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  • What is a Spicebush?

    The Spicebush, Lindera bezoin, is a native deciduous shrub with a broad, rounded habit which typically grows 6-12' high. Clusters of tiny, aromatic, greenish-yellow flowers bloom along the branches in early spring before the foliage emerges. They bloom in March and April. The Spicebush has thick...
    Posted to Common Questions Answered (Weblog) by bill-nhn on 09-30-2009

  • Theves Poplar A Fast Growing Privacy/Windbreak Tree

    If you are looking for a fast growing windbreak or privacy tree, the Theves Poplar Populus nigra 'Afghanica'' is a perfect specimen. It will grow from 40 to 50 feet tall and 8 to 10 feet wide, therefore making a wonderful windbreak or screen. Their upright form looks somewhat like tall columns...
    Posted to Featured Plants (Weblog) by patti-nhn on 11-27-2008

  • Autumn Purple Ash - Great Fall Color

    As I am driving around my area during this fall season, I am seeing so many beautiful fall colors on the trees. I am trying to decide on my favorites so that maybe in the spring I can plant the ones I like to begin some wonderful fall color in my own back yard. The Autumn Purple Ash, Fraxinus americana...
    Posted to Featured Plants (Weblog) by patti-nhn on 11-13-2008

  • Why do leaves change color?

    Nothing signals the start of the winter season like the wonderful show of leaves that begins in the fall. I love the wonderful colors that so many trees display for us. Some years are better than others. Have you ever wondered why? In the fall, as the days get shorter and colder, trees that are deciduous...
    Posted to Common Questions Answered (Weblog) by patti-nhn on 01-29-2008

  • Tree Terms

    I thought I would take a minute to define a couple of terms that are related to trees. Often the terms evergreen, conifer, and deciduous are confused. Defining these terms might help you decide which tree is right for you. Deciduous: This term refers to a tree that looses it leaves yearly. Generally...
    Posted to Common Questions Answered (Weblog) by bryan-nhn on 01-21-2008
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