Rhus Mature Size: up to 25 feet tall, with short trunks and spreading branches. The Native Sumac Shrub is found primarily in dry sandy or rocky forests, edges, and clearings. The shrub and small tree were found by an invasive Callery Pear tree not far from the nearby Cannery building. Leaves are alternate, pinnately compound, 12-24 …
Prunus serotina Mature Size:60 to 100 feet in height, and 1 to 4 feet in diameter The Black Cherry trees located here were uncovered after the Chinese Privet was removed along the perimeter of the Sweet Gum tree. This tree grows on many sites that are not very wet or dry. Leaves are alternate, simple …
Join us on November 16 for two amazing presentations. Learn more about growing mushrooms and Bokashi composting. Discover the joy of cultivating mushrooms at home—it's cost-effective, eco-friendly, and a fun learning experience! By growing your own, you can enjoy gourmet varieties like shiitake, lion's mane, oyster, and cremini without breaking the bank at the store ...
Join us for an enlightening talk on the importance of native trees and the crucial role of tree stewards in our community. Discover how identifying and planting Central Virginia native trees can lead to sustainable urban forestry, erosion control, and effective stormwater management. Learn how to select and care for trees in your landscape and ...
Cercis canadensis Mature size: 15 to 30 feet in height and 6 to 10 inches in diameter The Eastern Redbud is a small deciduous ornamental tree that can tolerate full sun or part shade and moderately fertile clay or sandy soil. Regular watering and fertilization as needed will keep the plant healthy. It may be …
Oxydendrum arboretum L Mature size: 30 to 40 feet in height and 8 to 12 inches in diameter The Sourwood is uniquely formed, often with a leaning trunk and crooked branches. The leaves are alternate, simple, 4 to 7 inches long, shiny green above and paler below, with finely toothed edges. Bark on very young …
Hamamelis virgiana L. Mature size: is considered a large shrub or small tree to 20 feet tall, often forming clumps The Witch Hazel is an understory of mainly moist upland forests. Its leaves are alternate, simple, 3 to 6 inches long, broadly oval, and with an uneven base. The flowers are bright yellow, with four …
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