Trees and Shrubs
American Holly (Ilex opaca Ait.)
Attractive evergreen foliage and the bright red fruit of this tree make it a very popular for landscaping.
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Basswood (Tilia americana L.)
The Basswood is commonly used as an ornamental or shade tree. Native Americans found many practical uses for the Basswood as a food source, medicine and woodworking.
Carolina Azalea (Rhododendron carolinianum)
The spectacular spring flowers of azaleas make them one of the most popular garden shrubs.
Eastern White Pine
This handy and handsome evergreen can be used for landscaping, carpentry, and attracting a variety of wildlife.
Yellow-poplar (Tuliptree)
There are five main attributes of the yellow-poplar that make it one of the most remarkable trees in the Appalachians: 1) rapid growth, 2) pyramidal form, 3) resistance to insect and disease damage, 4) unique leaves and attractive, tulip-like flowers, and 5) yellow autumnal color.
American Witchhazel
This small but practical tree has a long history of medicinal usage, and was cultivated by both Native Americans and early settlers. Made into an astringent, witchhazel is a natural treatment for skin irritations.
Sourwood (Oxydendrum arboreum)
This ornamental tree is valued for its exceptional beauty in both the fall and spring months. Its aromatic flowers are also an important source of honey in the Appalachian region.
Sweet Birch
This tree is not called sweet for no reason; its leaves, twigs, and sap are a natural source of odorous wintergreen oil, which can be used for edible and medicinal purposes.
American Beech (Fagus grandifolia)
American beech, is an extremely long-lived American tree, is valued for its ornamental qualities, and is the only nut producer in the northern hardwood type.
Cucumbertree (Magnolia acuminata)
A rapid growing and attractive native American hardwood named for its red-cucumber like fruit that ripen in autumn.
Mountain Laurel (Rhododendrun)
This tree's stunning pinkish-white flower clusters emerge in the spring and are accented by its dark green foliage in a display that makes it one of the most spectacular sights in the Appalachian forests.
Black Locust (Robinia pseudoacacia)
An attractive and fast-growing hardwood of the Appalachian mountain range known for its wood and fragrant flowers.
Red Maple
Red maple, is a wide-ranging native tree that is very well adapted to most soil and site conditions. This species is one of the early harbingers of fall as it turns color well in advance of other eastern deciduous trees, especially when it is located on wet sites. Red maple boasts fiery colors of fall - typically a brilliant red. It is also one of the earliest flowering trees in the spring. The red maple is a medium sized tree with fairly rapid growth of 2 - 5 feet a year.
Chestnut Oak (Quercus prinus L.)
An excellent native ornamental tree that is tolerant, slow-growing, and useful for attracting wildlife that are fond of acorns.
Northern Red Oak (Quercus rubra)
Small acorn; host plant for duskywing butterfly; fast growing.
White Oak (Quercus alba)
A large, stately tree that has stunning autumn coloration and is a food source for a variety of wildlife.
Black Oak (Quercus velutina)
An attractive and common tree of the Appalachian foothills that was used by the Native Americans for food, medicine, and dye.
Trees and Shrubs
- American Holly (Ilex opaca Ait.)
- Basswood (Tilia americana L.)
- Carolina Azalea (Rhododendron carolinianum)
- Eastern White Pine
- Yellow-poplar (Tuliptree)
- American Witchhazel
- Sourwood (Oxydendrum arboreum)
- Sweet Birch
- American Beech (Fagus grandifolia)
- Cucumbertree (Magnolia acuminata)
- Mountain Laurel (Rhododendrun)
- Black Locust (Robinia pseudoacacia)
- Red Maple
- Chestnut Oak (Quercus prinus L.)
- Northern Red Oak (Quercus rubra)
- White Oak (Quercus alba)
- Black Oak (Quercus velutina)