Sharon Torello

American hornbeam (Carpinus caroliniana) is a small, slow-growing understory tree that generally grows to 25 feet tall. It is so named because of the hardness of the wood, which reminded […]

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The alternate-leaf dogwood (Cornus alternifolia) is a small flowering tree that grows 25-30 feet tall. It is named for its alternate arrangement of leaves, which differs from other dogwoods, which […]

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Known primarily for its spectacular spring floral display, the flowering dogwood (Cornus florida) shines as a small understory tree in the native landscape. Reaching up to 30 feet tall, this […]

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The American born botanist John Bartram discovered this unique understory tree in 1765 and named it in honor of Benjamin Franklin. The franklin tree (Franklinia alatamaha) was seen only along […]

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The fringetree (Chionanthus virginicus) is a small tree or shrub ranging in height from 12 to 20 feet with an equal spread. The common name refers to the slightly fragrant, […]

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