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...]

Dry soil is perfect for Gray Birch!  It will grow in dry, sterile, sandy, rocky, and even wet soil. In fact, it will grow almost anywhere except highly alkaline (high pH) soil.   Grey Birch needs full sun, and is considered a 'pioneer' species, in that it can quickly establish in difficult areas.  … [Read more...]