We’re going to call this species the ‘King of the Native Trees’.  Its stature alone merits the designation.  They can grow up to 75 feet in height and attain a massive girth --  up to 15 feet in diameter!  Add to that it’s mottled bark and stark white upper branches that light up the winter … [Read more...]

No, they aren’t artichokes…and they aren’t from Jerusalem either! The Jerusalem artichoke (Helianthus tuberosus) is a perennial wildflower known for its edible tubers, hence its species name “tuberosus”. Like true artichokes (Cynara cardunculus), the Jerusalem artichoke is a member of the … [Read more...]

Buffalo grass (Buchloe dactyloides) is a Midwest native often requested by customers due to its increasing popularity as a lawn replacement. Cultural Requirement Extremely drought tolerant, it suffers with too much moisture. In an average year, most of Pennsylvania receives too much rain for this … [Read more...]