Trees for wet areas Quercus palustris – Pin Oak Quercus palustris, also called pin oak, easily grows in average, medium to wet, acidic soils in full sun to partial hade. Prefers moist loams. Tolerates poorly drained soils as well as some flooding. May take up to...
Maryland Native Plants for Birds Viburnum dentatum – Arrowwood Viburnum dentatum, also called arrowwood viburnum, is easily grown in average, medium moisture, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. Prefers moist loams, but tolerates a wide range of soils....
Maryland Native Trees Pinus virginiana – Virginia Pine Pinus virginiana, Virginia Pine, is a host plant for various moth species including Wenzel’s Pitch-blister Moth and Eastern Pine Elfin. Virginia pine is a straggling, scrubby looking evergreen...
Native Maryland Plants for Winter American Holly American holly is a classic evergreen with an upright, pyramidical habit. It is very tolerant making it a good choice for many landscapes. The American holly is dioecious, meaning plants are either male or female and...
Flowering Dogwood: Thriving Native Plant for Maryland LGS Notes: Flowering dogwood is a small deciduous tree that displays beautiful blooms in early spring. While tolerant of a range of conditions, it prefers moist, well-drained soil in part-shade, making it...
