Birds rely on a diversity of native plants as winter food sources...will your garden help feed them? It’s winter; food for birds and other wildlife is scarce. Let’s talk about some native plants that can feed songbirds naturally in your garden throughout the winter! Providing food to songbirds by … [Read more...]
Species Spotlight – Fire Cherry (Prunus pensylvanica)
Size and Appearance The Fire Cherry, Prunus pensylvanica, is a small, narrow, deciduous tree or large shrub in the Rosaceae (rose) family. It typically grows 15 to 20 feet tall, but may reach 30 feet in height. Form can vary from tree-like to shrub-like. It may have a single trunk or multiple … [Read more...]
Species Spotlight – Cercis canadensis
Size and Appearance The Eastern Redbud, Cercis canadensis, is a large shrub or small hardwood, deciduous tree in the Fabiaceae (pea) family. Typically, redbuds are fast growers, reaching 15 to 30 feet tall and a spread of up to 35 feet. A mature redbud often has a gnarled or twisted, short trunk … [Read more...]
