by cooperyounggardenclub | Feb 19, 2017
This stately native evergreen tree slowly grows to a height of 70 to 100 feet or more in the wild, 40 to 60 feet in landscapes. Â Â The branches, which are densely covered with flat, shiny, dark green, aromatic needles, extend to the ground and remain on the tree unless...
by cooperyounggardenclub | Feb 19, 2017
Carpinus caroliniana, commonly called American hornbeam, is a slow-growing, deciduous, small to medium-sized understory tree with an attractive globular form. It is native and typically found in rich moist woods, valleys, ravine bottoms and rocky slopes along streams....
by cooperyounggardenclub | Feb 19, 2017
European Hornbeam is a low maintenance tree that tolerates urban conditions and difficult sites. The leaves are glossy. Â The most distinguishing feature is the slate grey bark and the fluted trunk which is ornamental year around, especially in winter. European...
by cooperyounggardenclub | Feb 19, 2017
The pecan tree is a large deciduous tree, growing 66–130 ft. in height.  A pecan, like the fruit of all other members of the hickory genus, is not truly a nut, but is technically a drupe, a fruit with a single stone or pit, surrounded by a husk. The husks are produced...
by cooperyounggardenclub | Feb 19, 2017
The Chinese Chestnut is a deciduous tree growing to 40 feet tall with a broad crown. The leaves are alternate, simple, 10–22 cm long and 4.5–8 cm broad, with a toothed margin.  As the American Chestnut struggles with disease, the blight resistant Chinese Chestnut is...
