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 …
Albidum Mature size: 20 to 40 feet in height and 1 to one and a half in diameter The Sassafras is a small tree with a twisted trunk and flat-topped crown, often forming thickets. Its natural habitat is the open woods and abandoned fields, especially on moist sandy loam soils. Its leaves are alternate, simple, …
Quercus palustris Mature Size: 50 to 70 feet in height, 1 to 2 feet in diameter The Pin Oak is a popular landscape tree because of its fast growth, tolerance of urban stresses, and scarlet fall color. This tree may grow in river edges but just as typically on clay soils. Its form is a …
Acer rubrum Mature Size: Up to 90 feet in height and 2 ½ feet in diameter The Red Maple is a medium-sized tree with a rounded crown that may be found in a variety of sites. The leaves are opposite and simple, with 3 to 5 lobes and coarsely toothed edges. The light creamed wood …
Cornus florida Mature Size: Commonly 20 to 30 feet tall and 6 to 8 inches in diameter The Dogwood is a small understory tree planted as an ornamental tree in urban/suburban landscapes. Flowers (white or pink) appear in mid-spring. It also produces red berry-like fruit. More than 35 species of birds and small mammals eat …
Celtis occidentalis L. Mature Size: Commonly 40 to 60 feet in height but may reach 140 feet in height, 1 to 2 feet in diameter The Hackberry is found mainly in bottomlands and stream sides, although it is well adapted for use in the home landscape. It provides the homeowner with dense summer shade but …
Liquidambar styraciflua L. Mature Size: 60 to 90 feet in height, 2 to 3 feet in diameter The Sweetgum can be found in rich river bottoms, swamp edges, and drier uplands, providing a beautiful mix of yellow, orange, purple, and red fall colors often on the same tree. It gives out a beautiful array of …
Pinus taeda Mature Size: 90 to 100 feet in height, 2 to 3 feet in diameter The Loblolly Pine is a common southern shade tree that may be found in fields, sandy soils, or borders of swamps. This pine tree provides a habitat for a wide array of wildlife, including the pine warbler, deer, squirrels, …
Managing invasive plants in Virginia is crucial for preserving the state's native ecosystems and biodiversity. Invasive plants have the potential to outcompete native species for resources such as sunlight, water, and nutrients, leading to a decline in native plant populations. This disruption can have cascading effects on the entire ecosystem, impacting wildlife habitat, soil health, ...
