Sweetgum is an iconic native North American tree. Thriving in US hardiness zone 6 to zone 7, sweetgum, Liquidambar ...

Centuries ago this tree was used for all kinds of medicinal properties of its bark and pods. The name of catalpa originated with North American native peoples and means “head with wings.” This refers ...

Native trees support native wildlife, which evolved alongside them. Skip to content. All Sections. Subscribe Now. 60°F. Sunday, May 4th 2025 ... considered a North American keystone species, ...

When considering shade trees for landscape use, such staple native species as maples, oaks, elms and hornbeams come to mind. Another serviceable choice is the American linden ( Tilia americana ).

All over eastern North America right now, chestnut breeders are pollinating tree flowers. "So here is actually some flowers," ...

These are some of my favorite native trees, sorted by fall color to make your landscape dreams a sustainable reality. FOR RED Let’s start with oaks, considered a North American keystone species ...

Beach plum is another native North American fruit that grows along the beaches and sand dunes from Virginia to Canada’s Nova Scotia. In early spring, their bush branches are covered in vibrant ...

Tallow trees are native to Asia, where they've been cultivated for hundreds of years. With all of its pleasing and useful attributes, it's little wonder the species was imported to North America.

Rare Native American trail trees carry mysterious messages from the past. ... it bends at a sharp 90-degree angle toward the north. A 6-feet span of the trunk is horizontal, ...