by cooperyounggardenclub | Feb 19, 2017
Pin oak is probably used more than any other native oak in the landscape. It has an interesting growth habit, with pendulous lower branches, horizontal middle branches, and upright upper branches. Its glossy green summer foliage changes to russet, red or bronze in...
by cooperyounggardenclub | Feb 19, 2017
This native oak is nicknamed the “handsome tree,” because of it willow-like leaves. The spear-shaped foliage appears in the spring with a light/bright green color, becomes dark green in the summer, and turns shades of yellow bronze-orange, yellow-brown and russet-red...
by cooperyounggardenclub | Feb 19, 2017
Considered a symbol of the South, this native oak is a majestic tree that grows 40-80′ tall and is best suited for large yards or parks. It is a long-lived evergreen oak with a short trunk, low branches and a broad-spreading rounded crown. Yellow-green flowers...
by cooperyounggardenclub | Feb 19, 2017
The Staghorn Sumac has an irregular crown and is made up of a few stout, spreading branches. It often sprouts from roots and forms thickets. It grows in well drained to dry soils in open areas and old fields, at forest edges, and along roadways. The Staghorn Sumac is...
by cooperyounggardenclub | Feb 19, 2017
Black locust has a shallow, aggressive root system. The bark of black locust is deeply furrowed and is dark reddish-brown to black in color. It has an alternate branching pattern, which creates a zigzag effect. A pair of sharp thorns grows at each node. They are ½ to...
