What?! I Had No Idea: Oak Trees
Curious about the age of some of the towering trees in my forested yard in western NC, I measured around the trunk at 5 feet from the root crown and
Weekly Puzzler Answer 289
I was pleased to hear from a handful of people last week who knew the identity of last week’s puzzler. These are the seeds from a tulip poplar tree (Liriodendron
Weekly Puzzler Answer #257
The purple flowering tree in last week’s puzzler is that of a Paulownia Tree, also known as the Princess Tree, Empress Tree or Royal Empress Tree, (Paulownia tomentosa) It has showy
Weekly Puzzler #257: Purple-Flowering Tree Along the Side of the Road
Hello and Happy Weekend! I thought it was about time to restart the weekly puzzler, so here’s the first one. Around this time of the year it’s hard to miss
Weekly Puzzler Answer #248
The answer to weekly puzzler #248 is Black Cherry, Prunus serotina, also known as Wild Black Cherry, Mountain Black Cherry and Rum Cherry. Its common name comes from the color of
Weekly Puzzler #248: Native Tree with Fragrant, White Flowers on Drooping Branches
Just a few weeks ago, everywhere I went I saw today’s puzzler blooming along the road. It was obviously a very common tree, impossible to miss with its prolific white
Can You Spot the Lie? Oak Trees
I recently went on a backpacking trip with my friend Kim who is the owner of Milkweed Meadow Farms in Fruitland, NC and a wealth of knowledge about all kinds