TREES
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Nyssa sylvatica (Black Gum)
$45.00Leaves are smooth, waxy, and glossy. Known for its intense fall colors and beautiful silvery bark that is attractive in winter. Needs protection from west winds. Flowers are not showy but are an excellent nectar source for bees. Fruits are attractive to birds and wildlife. Full sun to part shade. Medium to wet soil. Female tree needs a male tree nearby to set fruit. Deer resistant.
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Platanus occidentalis (Sycamore)
$45.00 – $175.00One of our largest native shade trees that is fast growing (3-4 feet per year). Easily grown in medium to wet, well-drained soils in full sun. Tolerates light shade. The most striking feature of this tree is its camouflage bark that readily exfoliates. Its round seed balls persist into winter and the individual seeds are eaten by birds in the spring. Host for the tiger swallowtail butterfly. Deer resistant.
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Quercus bicolor (Swamp White Oak)
$45.00 – $175.00The oak most tolerant of wet areas. Swamp oak has a symmetrical rounded head in youth. Fall color is yellow to brown. Prefers full sun. Host tree for moths and butterflies. Attracts wildlife.