Three of my most prized trees are the oaks we planted in our front yard shortly after we moved. They share our front yard with a black gum (Nyssa sylvatica), ...

They share our front yard with a black gum (Nyssa sylvatica), red twig dogwoods (Cornus sericea), witch ... As autumn fades to the background and winter weather creeps in, our trees have gone dormant ...

The black gum tree, or Tupelo, is native to USDA growing zones 4 – 9 and outcompetes many other hardwood deciduous trees in terms of both spring and fall color. (Richmond is pretty well-centered in ...

Unlike other ash trees, Black Ash is primarily found in moist environments like swamps and wetlands, where it thrives. The tree is known for its medium height, typically reaching 40-60 feet, and its ...

Growing up in the 50s one of the conversation starters was that of the 'Widow Maker' which is a colloquial term utilised for want of a technical word - gum tree branches falling unexpectedly. In ...

Note: This is part of a series of articles on traditional foodways in southern Appalachia and pairs with a display on the 2nd ...

You can’t go wrong with picking an oak for your Raleigh landscape, and some of the most commonly planted include the Willow oak (Quercus phellos), with its long slender leaves, and the Pin oak ...

The leaves change early to shades of red and burgundy. For brilliant red fall color, one of the most outstanding choices is the native Black Gum, Nyssa sylvatica. This small to medium-sized tree ...

If you've ever grown lemon trees, you might already be familiar with the frustrating impact of leaf miners. And even if you weren't aware of the issue, you've likely seen lemon trees struggle in ...