Introduction Silver Maple Silver maple is also known as creek maple, silverleaf maple, soft maple, large maple, water maple, swamp maple, or white maple. It is native to the eastern and central United States and Canada. Silver maple is commonly grown as an ornamental and shade tree and is often found in parks and gardens. … Read more

Introduction Norway Maple Norway maple is a species of maple. There are about 132 maple species worldwide, most of which are native to Asia. Norway maple is native to eastern and central Europe and western Asia. It is widely grown as a shade tree because of its dense canopy and fast growth. Its wood is … Read more

Introduction Sugar Maple Sugar maple is also known as hard maple, rock maple, bird’s-eye maple, sweet maple, and curly maple. It is native to the hardwood forests of eastern Canada and Eastern North America. Sugar maple is known as the primary source of maple syrup. It is widely grown as an ornamental and shade tree. … Read more

Introduction Bitternut Hickory (Carya cordiformis) is a medium to large deciduous tree native to Eastern North America, where it commonly grows in moist valleys and lowlands. It is sometimes called swamp hickory. Like other hickory species, Bitternut is known for its strength, toughness, and durability. It is widely used for lumber and pulpwood, and it … Read more

Introduction Pignut Hickory (Carya glabra) is a medium to large deciduous tree native to the Eastern United States and Canada. There are over 16 species of hickory, and they share many similar characteristics. Pignut is a well-known species among hickories and is valued for both its nuts and lumber. Pignut Hickory Properties Property Details Scientific … Read more

If you’ve never heard of Black Ironwood (Krugiodendron ferreum), you’re not alone — but once you learn what it can do, you won’t forget it. This dense, striking wood is native to Southern Florida, the Caribbean, and Central America, where it grows in coastal scrub, bushy thickets, and evergreen forests. It’s not the biggest tree … Read more