Early blooming trees are always welcome after a long winter. The Saucer Magnolia is an early bloomer in Virginia. It produces numerous showy, white flowers with pink and purple accents. This tree is actually a hybrid. In the early 1800s, a Frenchman crossed Magnolia denudate with M. lilliflora and Magnolia x soulangeana was born. Obviously, […]
The Southern magnolia is a magnificent tree. It is an excellent choice to add variety to a landscape. It provides unique visual contrast that can’t be provided by other trees. Read more to find out about this lovely low maintenance tree. Another Native Species! The magnolia family (Magnoliaceae) is part of the most primitive angiosperms […]
Mountain Laurel is native to the Eastern United States. I recently noticed it because it is blooming. We have lots of laurel on our property near Charlottesville. It’s not quite as abundant in Northern Virginia. Look for it next time you are hiking. It stands out in the forest for its unique growth patterns. Find […]
The spring of 2020 was precarious for human beings. However, trees seemed to fair well. Many tree species produced prolific amounts of blossoms. The Eastern Redbud was no exception. The bright magenta flowers were spectacular. Learn more about these unique trees. A Little History – Eastern Redbud The tree is native to the eastern and […]
Darn I found another invasive species. Autumn Olive is everywhere. The plant was introduced in the early 1900s. It is native to China, Japan, and Korea. Evidently, we needed more wildlife habitats and erosion control. It seems like we could have found native plants for the wildlife. The wildlife evolved to live here, and we […]
I enjoy all of the Seasons for different reasons. In the spring, I love it when trees start to flower. First, it is a happy reminder that spring is on its way. Second, it always makes me think that we should add more flowering trees to our landscaping. One of the earliest trees to bloom […]