Collecting, Preparing, and Planting Sycamore Seeds
The American sycamore tree flowers in spring and completes seed maturity in fall. Ending the maturation process as early as the first of September and continuing through November, sycamore seeds…
Planet Earth
Ten Most Common Trees in the United States
How many types of trees are there in the United States? A U.S. Forest Service report called the “Checklist of Native and Naturalized Trees” suggests that America is home to…
How to Identify the American Beech Tree
The American beech (Fagus grandifolia) is the only species of beech tree native to North America. Before the glacial period, beech trees flourished throughout much of the continent. Now, this…