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Black Cherry is a common tree in central and eastern North America. Large trees can be found growing in the mountains to dry sandy soil in Florida. It is one of the first trees to leaf out in spring. The wood is highly prized by cabinet makers and turners. (I (Dr. Gilman) have made a …
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Dogwood is a standard tree in many gardens where it is used by the patio for light shade, in the shrub border to add spring and fall color or as a specimen in the lawn or groundcover bed. It can be grown in sun or shade but shaded trees will be less dense, grow more …
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White pine is a traditional favorite in northern landscapes that grows well in situations mimicking its native habitat. Unfortunately, few urban sites match this criteria. Young White Pines are quite tolerant of half-day shade while mature White Pines prefer a sunny location. They grow poorly and develop chlorosis and die on clay soil. Sites with …
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The tree is often found on well-drained slopes and in dry sandy soil on ridges. Not used in landscaping. Existing trees are often left near new homes and other buildings in new developments. Roots damaged by construction equipment decay quickly. This can leave the plant with few supporting roots in the years following construction despite …
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A North American native, Cucumber tree grows in full sun or partial shade on well-drained soils, and should be protected from harsh, dry winds. In their native habitat, trees do best in slightly acidic soil along stream banks and on cool hillsides. Plants should not be exposed to prolonged flooding, drought, or too much pollution, …
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Silver Maple will grow in areas which have standing water for several weeks at a time. These trees love water and roots proliferate once they find it – but they do not grow toward water. It grows best on acid soil (it tolerates unusually low soil pH) which remains moist, but adapts to very dry, …
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This is a beautiful tree when it can be ground properly without disease. Unfortunately, it is very susceptible to a stem canker that disfigures the tree. If you select this tree in the eastern US, plant only a few to prevent disappointment should disease strike. The tree grows best in rich, moist soil, and will …
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American Beech likes a loose, acid soil which is well-drained yet can retain enough moisture for its shallow root system. (There is a form of the plant from the northern part of it range that grows primarily on soils with a pH of 7 and above). This means that a generous layer of mulch will …
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Pignut Hickory grows best in sun or partial shade on well-drained, acid soils and is very drought-tolerant. Trees can be seen in dry woodlands. Trees will show minor-element deficiencies on alkaline soils. It grows well in sand or clay, sending deep roots down below the trunk in well-drained soil. Plants serve as hosts for butterfly …
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Although it grows at a moderate pace, Formosa Sweetgum requires continually-moist soils. It is recommended only for acidic soils since chlorosis develops on soils with a pH over 7.5. It grows very well in clay soils which hold moisture, and tolerates wet soil. Formosa Sweetgum should be regularly root pruned in the nursery to help …
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