Evergreen trees can be found on every continent except Antarctica. Unlike deciduous or “seasonal” trees that shed their foliage during winter, evergreen trees keep their leaves year-round. Many evergreen species provide valuable resources, including everything from lumber and firewood to...
Some say the European Beech is so beautiful that it overwhelms one at first glance! While it requires some space, the European Beech will provide you with unmatched year-round beauty - shimmering green leaves unfurling in the Spring, dense shade...
The Quaking Aspen is a delight of color, movement and sound. It is a fast growing tree with striking, iconic white bark. In Autumn, its stunning yellow foliage brightens the landscape and has found its way onto many a calendar...
The majestic Red Maple is one of the best named trees as it features something red in each of the seasons - red buds in winter, red flowers in spring, red leafstalks in summer, and brilliant red foliage in autumn.This...
One of the most popular ornamental conifers, the spruce is a truly magnificent sight! Perhaps Donald Culrose Peattie described it best in A Natural History of Western Trees. "This insistently pretty tree displays its charms of tier on tier...
The magnificent Saucer Magnolia is a landscape show-stopper! The stunning early Spring blossoms have been said to open “like a thousand porcelain goblets”, and lush summertime leaves are dark green and leathery - adding nice contrast to its silvery-gray bark.It...
The Eastern Redcedar tree is a common sight throughout most of the plains states and eastern United States. This beautiful tree is also aromatic, with its reddish wood giving off the scent of cedar chests and crushed fruit providing a...
Yesterday was Arbor Day, celebrated nationally on the last Friday in April, although some states have their own dates to better coincide with their local climate and the optimal time to plant trees. 3 Interesting Facts About Arbor Day The...
This is a truly stunning ornamental tree to behold. This beautiful species offers showy, long lasting dark pink to red spring flowers that draw you in. In addition, this special variety provides year-round beauty with its changing leaf color. Glossy...
