American Fringetree (Chionanthus virginicus) shines in all its spring glory. This native tree is a showy plant in spring, transitions to a graceful green presence…
Photo by W. Hale, courtesy UTIA Nyssa sylvatica, known by several common names including black or sour gum, tupelo tree and even beetlebung, is a…
Photo by Camille Newsom Sunflowers are native to much of North America. They are an important agriculture crop with more than 1 million acres grown…
Named for its distinctive tulip-shaped blooms, our state tree is the tulip poplar (Liriodendron tulipifera). It’s a beautiful tree and can be found in every…
Submitted by James Newburn A native ornamental tree that shows off white tubular flowers in late spring and early summer. There are two species of…