Acer rubrum Looking to add a little color to your landscape? The fiery hue of the Red Maple is a beautiful variety that can successfully grow in numerous climates. While the Red Maple’s origin stems from the eastern half of the U.S., it’s now considered one of the most widespread deciduous trees in the United States. The Red Maple’s adaptable root system allows it to thrive in various types of soil, ranging from moist to slightly dryer soils (red Maples…
Malus domestica ‘Lodi’ Apple Facts Apples are commonly known as a healthy aliment that provides an abundance of vitamins, antioxidants, and fiber but did you know that apples also help to keep your teeth…
Prunus persica ‘Elberta’ The Elberta Peach—one of the most popular varieties of peach trees—was first introduced in Georgia in 1875 by Samuel H. Rumph. Rumph, who introduced peach tree farming to the south around…
In celebration of National Peach Month we will feature a few different peach varieties on our blog throughout the month of August. Peach trees originated in China hundreds of years ago, where they were…
Quercus muehlenbergii The chinkapin oak, which is a member of the white oak family, is one of the several large oaks native to the United States. Historically this prominent oak not only provided sturdy…
In celebration of National Peach Month we are going to feature a few different peach varieties on our blog throughout the month of August. The Belle of Georgia peach, part of the Rosaceae family…
Prunus salicina The Methley plum, one of few self-pollinating plum varieties, originated in China thousands of years ago. Plum trees, which are categorized by origin, fall into three main categories; European, Japanese (although many…