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February 5, 2010Hackberries (Celtis sp.) are medium-sized trees with excellent wildlife value. Related to the elm family, they produce small, sweet fruits...
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January 31, 2010The viburnums (Viburnum sp.) are a large and versatile family of over 150 ornamental shrubs, including both native and introduced...
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January 11, 2010The wintergreen family (Gaultheria spp.) is a family of evergreen shrubs and woody groundcovers native mainly to northern and mountainous...
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January 9, 2010European mountain ashes are also known as rowan trees and were traditionally considered to have magical properties, including protection against...
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December 29, 2009Like their more famous relative, the Domestic Apple (Malus domestica), a descendant of a wild apple (Malus sieversii) native to...
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December 26, 2009In recent years, the mulberry family (Morus sp.) has lost some popularity as an ornamental plant due to the messy...
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December 3, 2009The dogwood family (Cornus sp.) is widely considered to be among our most ornamental native trees and shrubs.
Dogwoods start the...
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December 1, 2009Blueberry enthusiasts are fond of pointing out that the old saying “as American as apple pie” should really go “as...
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November 29, 2009The large and diverse blackberry family (Rubus sp.) includes blackberries, raspberries, dewberries, salmonberries, and many hybrids and combinations of various...
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November 29, 2009Elderberries (Sambucus sp.) are best known for their berries, which are made into delicious jellies, pies, syrups, and wines. Elderberries...
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November 19, 2009Persimmons are one of the most popular fruits in Asia, but they are underappreciated in North America, despite a very...
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November 19, 2009The Common Pawpaw (Asimina triloba) is a small tree or shrub that produces large, custardy fruits that are similar in...
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