Pinus resinosa – Red Pine This native evergreen can tolerate dry, exposed sites, and is great for a windbreak. It reaches up to 50 feet in height and is native as far north as Nova Scotia, and south to Pennsylvania. Pictured above is a stand of Red Pine in Lackawanna County PA.  Photo Credit: … [Read more...]

Pinus rigida  Pitch Pine This native evergreen tolerates a dry site and occurs on poor, sandy, or salty soils. In fact, it will grow in almost any site as long as it has full sun. Pitch pine can reach height of 30 to 50 feet and a width of 15 to 25 feet. It grows a foot or more a year in youth, … [Read more...]

Oxydendrum arboreum (Sourwood)  is a highly ornamental small tree in the same family as rhododendron and azaleas. Sourwood tolerates drought once established and prefers sun to part shade.  It prefers moist to moderately dry soil. It flowers in weeping, creamy white panicles at the end of the … [Read more...]