An unusual swelling on trunks of trees and occasionally on large branches are “burls”. They’re round, swollen-looking growths on tree trunks and large scaffold branches. Should or shouldn’t you be concerned? Burls are not uncommon and can be found on cherry, maple, oak, buckeye, ash, willow, locust and walnut in Eastern forests. Root burls may […]
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Burls on Tree Trunks
Posted by Hugh on October 12th, 2023
Posted in Ash (Fraxinus), Birch (Betula spp.), Burls, Deciduous, Elms (Ulmus), Garden Tools, Landscape ideas, Maples (Acer), Oaks (Quercus spp.), Poplar (Populus spp.), Pruning, Prunus (Cherry), Rhododendrons, Robinia (Black Locust), Shade tree, Southern Appalachian Region, Trees & Shrubs, Walnut, White oak (Quercus), Willows (Salix) 
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Posted by Hugh on December 8th, 2022
Here are some ideas for designing a tropical landscape in your yard. Start with large leafy trees that are hardy in zones 6-7 include catalpa (Catalpa spp.), hickories (Carya spp.), some oaks (Quercus spp.), large leaf maple (Acer macrophylla), American sycamore (Platanus americana), American linden (Tilia americana), and Empress tree (Paulownia tomentosa). In zones 7-9 […]
Posted in Angel trumpet (Brugmansia), Banana (Musa spp.), Caricature Plant (Graptophyllum), Catalpa, Colocasia, Elephant ears (Colocasia), Fertilizing plants, Firmiana simplex, Foliage plant, Landscape ideas, Linden (Tilia), Magnolia, Magnolia macrophylla, Medium sized Tree, mulching, Native Plant, Native Plant, Non-native, Paulownia (Empress tree), Pruning, Purchasing Plants, Shade tree, Smoketree (Cotinus), Soil drainage, Southern Appalachian Region, Sycamore (Platanus), Trees & Shrubs, Willows (Salix) Comments Off on Creating A Tropical LookBird Friendly Trees And Shrubs
Posted by Hugh on December 16th, 2021
Birds visit trees, shrubs, and vines for five things: fruits (berries), sweet nectar (flowers), insects (particularly caterpillars), nuts and seeds, and shelter. This list is a compilation from the North Carolina and Tennessee chapters of the Audubon Society of ornamental plants common in the Southern Appalachian region. Trees and Shrubs (26) Maples (Acer spp.) Downy Serviceberry […]
Posted in acidic soil, Arrowwood (V. dentatum), Attracting birds, Autumn Fruiting, Azalea (deciduous), Beautyberry (Callicarpa spp.), Beech (Fagus spp.), Black gum (Nyssa), Blackhaw viburnum (V. prunifolium), Blueberry (Vaccinium), Campsis grandifolia 'Morning Calm', Coral honeysuckle (Lonicera), Crabapple, Crossvine (Bignonia), Deciduous, Deciduous Azaleas, Dogwood (Cornus), Dogwood shrubs (Cornus), Elderberry (Sambucus), Environmental Conservation, Environmental issues, Evergreen, Hawthorn (Crataegus), Hickory (Carya spp.), Hornbeam (Carpinus), Magnolia virginiana, Mapleleaf viburnum, Maples (Acer), Native Plant, New Jersey Tea (Ceanothus), Oaks (Quercus spp.), Pines (Pinus spp.), Red Cedar (J. virginiana), Red oak (Quercus), Rhododendrons, river birch, Sassafras albidum, Serviceberry (Amelanchier), Southern Appalachian Region, Spicebush (Lindera benzoin), Trumpet vine (Campsis), Vine, Wild Plum (Prunus), Willows (Salix), Winter Garden Interest, winter hardiness Comments Off on Bird Friendly Trees And ShrubsPrepare For Storm Damage
Posted by Hugh on November 22nd, 2021
A snow/ ice storm is both a beautiful and horrific scene in a landscape. Costly tree/shrub breakage, downed power lines, and subsequent utility shutoffs may be staggering results. Don’t feel powerless! Prepare and take action. During the storm, do nothing / “hands off”. Working near an active electrical line is deadly. After the storm you should immediately […]
Posted in Borers, Bradford Pear, Certified Arborist, Cold tolerance, Deciduous, Disease resistant, Fall Garden Interest, Firewood, Landscape ideas, Large Shade trees, Leyland cypress, Magnolia grandiflora, Pine (Pinus spp.), Poplar (Populus spp.), Pruning, Purchasing Plants, Shade tree, Silver maple (Acer saccharinum), Southern Appalachian Region, Sycamore (Platanus), Termites, Tree topping, Trees & Shrubs, Willows (Salix), Wind protection, Winter Protection Comments Off on Prepare For Storm DamagePlants That Attract Birds To Your Property
Posted by Hugh on November 6th, 2021
Birds visit trees, shrubs, vines and perennials for five things: fruits (berries), sweet nectar (flowers), insects (particularly caterpillars), nuts and seeds, and shelter. This list is a compilation from the North Carolina and Tennessee chapters of the Audubon Society of ornamental plants common in the Southern Appalachian region. Trees and Shrubs Maples (Acer spp.) Downy […]
Posted in American Beech (F. grandifolia), Appalachian dogwood series, Arrowwood (V. dentatum), Ash (Fraxinus), Attracting birds, Attracting Butterflies, Basswood (linden), Bee Favorite, Beech (Fagus spp.), Bees and other pollinators, Beneficial insects, Blackhaw viburnum (V. prunifolium), Bur oak (Q. macrocarpa), Columbine (Aquilegia), Container garden, Coreopsis, Coreopsis 'Gold Standard, Cotoneaster, Crabapple, Deciduous holly, Dogwood (Cornus), European beech (F. sylvatica), Goldenrod (Solidago), Hawthorn (Crataegus), Hemlock (Tsuga), Ilex (hollies), Inkberry Holly (Ilex), Juniper, Landscape ideas, Linden (Tilia), Lobelia (cardnial flower), Magnolia virginiana, Monarda (Beebalm), Mountain ash (Sorbus), Native Plant, Ornamental cherry (Prunus), Ornamental fruit, Penstemon, Possum haw (Ilex decidua), Purchasing Plants, Pyracantha (firethorn), Red oak (Quercus), Rudbeckia 'Herbstonne', Sage (Salvia), Sedum (Shrub type), Southern Appalachian Region, Spring flowering, Summer flowering, Summer phlox (P. paniculata), Symphyotrichum (asster), Vine, White Wood Aster (Eurybia), Wildlife attractant, Willows (Salix), Winter Garden Interest, Witherod (Viburnum nudum, Yarrow (Achillea) Comments Off on Plants That Attract Birds To Your PropertyBeware Of Fast Growing Trees
Posted by Hugh on November 10th, 2018
Many property owners choose fast growing landscape trees. These large shade trees increase the value of your property. Their summer shade and wintry wind protection may reduce utility bills by 20 – 25% . Trees attract wild birds for nesting, protection, and as a food source. Some brighten up your landscape with dazzling fall color. However, we may pay a […]
Posted in Anthracnose, Attracting birds, Bacterial diseases, Borers, Box elder (Acer), Boxelder tree (Acer), Disease prone, Environmental issues, Garden ecology, Insect (Pest) Problems, Landscape ideas, Large Shade trees, Native Plant, Paulownia (Empress tree), Poplar (Populus spp.), Purchasing Plants, Root suckering, Scale, Silver maple (Acer saccharinum), Southern Appalachian Region, Street tree, Sycamore (Platanus), Tree of Heaven (Ailanthus), Trees & Shrubs, Tulip tree (Liriodendron), Uncategorized, Weak branching, Weak wooded, Willows (Salix) Comments Off on Beware Of Fast Growing TreesSelect A Good Street Or Landscape Tree
Posted by Hugh on February 20th, 2018
First of all, there is no perfect tree, either for a street or landscape planting. However, many excellent cultivars are now available at local nurseries and retail garden centers. Select one that matches your site requirements. Site factors include: amount of sunlight daily, soil type, soil pH (acidity or alkalinity), and soil drainage. What kind of […]
Posted in acidic soil, Attracting birds, Bees and other pollinators, Chinese (kousa) dogwood, compact tree, compost, Crabapple, Crape myrtle (Lagerstroemia), Disease resistant, Dogwood (Cornus), Drought tolerant, Fertilizing plants, Flowering, Fullmoon maple, Ginkgo biloba, Invasive plant, Invasive species, Japanese maple, Landscape ideas, Large Shade trees, Maples (Acer), Medium sized Tree, mulching, Native Plant, Oaks (Quercus spp.), Pear (Ornamental), pin oak, Planting tips, Poplar (Populus spp.), Propagation(grafting), Purchasing Plants, Red oak (Quercus), Redbud, river birch, Small landscape tree, Soil drainage, Soil pH, Soil Testing, Southern Appalachian Region, Spring flowering, Staking, Street tree, Summer flowering, Summer heat tolerant, Sweetgum (Liquidambar), Sycamore (Platanus), Trees & Shrubs, Uncategorized, watering tips, willow oak, Willows (Salix), Wind protection, winter hardiness Comments Off on Select A Good Street Or Landscape TreeLive Cut Foliage And Berries For Home Holiday Decorations
Posted by Hugh on December 1st, 2017
Many conifers make great cuts for indoor and outdoor Christmas decorations. Foliage choices: Eastern red cedar and many other junipers, white pine, Norway spruce, Colorado spruce, Balsam fir, Canadian hemlock, Arizona cypress (and cultivars ‘Carolina Sapphire’ and ‘Blue Ice’), and False cypresses (C. pisifera). Needle retention varies among species. For example, Norway spruce and balsam […]
Posted in Abelia, Alexandrian Laurel, Anise tree (Illicium), Autumn Fruiting, Bayberry (Myrica), Boxwood (Buxus), Camellia, Cherry Laurel (Prunus), Christmas tree, Crabapple, Cryptomeria (Japanese cedar), Cupressus (cypress), Doghobble (Leucothoe), Evergreen, Evergreens, Flower Arranging, Garden Tools, Green Recycling, Ground cover, Heather (Calluna), Hemlock (Tsuga), Hydrangeas, Ilex (hollies), Ivy (Hedera), Juniper, Landscape ideas, Magnolia grandiflora, Magnolia virginiana, Native Plant, Oleander (Nerium), Pines (Pinus spp.), Propagation (Cuttings), Pruning, Purchasing Plants, Southern Appalachian Region, Spruces (Picea spp.), Sweetbox (Sarcococca), Thujopsis, Trees & Shrubs, Uncategorized, Viburnums, Vine, Willows (Salix), Winterberry holly Comments Off on Live Cut Foliage And Berries For Home Holiday DecorationsList Of Dioecious Trees And Shrubs
Posted by Hugh on January 29th, 2016
Some tree species are dioecious, that is produce single sex flowers (either male and female). Male flowers produce pollen and no fruits. Female flowers bear seeds or fruits. You may purchase male clones to avoid picking up messy seed pods or capsules in the fall. If you are allergic to certain tree pollens, avoid […]
Posted in Autumn Fruiting, Bayberry (Myrica), Cork Tree (Phellodendron), Failure to Bloom, Fringetree (Chionanthus), Ginkgo biloba, Green ash (Fraxinus), Honeylocust (Gleditsia), Ilex (hollies), Juniper, Katsura tree (Cercidophyllum), Kentucky coffeetree, Maples (Acer), Native Plant, Persimmon (Diospyros), Poplar (Populus spp.), Propagation(grafting), Smoketree (Cotinus), Southern Appalachian Region, Spicebush (Lindera benzoin), Spring flowering, Trees & Shrubs, Willows (Salix) Comments Off on List Of Dioecious Trees And ShrubsSix Notoriously Weak Wooded Trees
Posted by Hugh on September 18th, 2015
Almost any time is a good time to plant trees – weather permitting. Sort through many great choices and avoid planting weak wooded species. These six tree species are generally short-lived, messy, and insect and/or disease susceptible. A few may also be designated invasive in your state. […]
Posted in Aggressive grower, Bradford Pear, Disease prone, Elms (Ulmus), Garden Problems, Insect (Pest) Problems, Mimosa tree (Albizia), Native Plant, Poplar (Populus spp.), Propagation (Seed), Pruning, Root suckering, Silver maple (Acer saccharinum), Southern Appalachian Region, Trees & Shrubs, Weak wooded, Willows (Salix) 1 Comment »
