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Faculty and student tree enthusiasts are increasing the care and appreciation of trees across the Commonwealth through the Virginia Big Tree Program, coordin...
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🌳 Did you know Virginia is home to a remarkable 86 national champion trees? These extraordinary, awe-inspiring trees have witnessed centuries pass by, and h...
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Feb 28, 2023 · As a result, there are types of trees that are worth considerably more money than others. While the question of which trees are worth the most is ultimately dependent on ever-changing market conditions, the most valuable species of timber in the US are generally black walnut, black cherry, white and red oak, and sugar maple.
Jun 16, 2009 · Images from the new book "Remarkable Trees of Virginia," co-authored by Virginia Tech forestry professor Jeff Kirwan.
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A highly underrated tree in landscaping and commercial planting, the black locust grows in every single county of Virginia. This medium-sized tree has an upright growth habit and bears delicate, attractive blue-green compound leaves and long clusters of white spring flowers that produce a beautiful fragrance. The black locust is highly adaptable, a...
The stunning red maple is a no-brainer for VA gardeners who want a spectacular fall display on their property. This tree has a round, symmetrical growth habit and dense foliage that makes it an excellent shade tree – but what it is best known for is its vivid fall foliage, which ranges from orange and yellow to a deep scarlet that draws attention i...
Though it is an iconic giant of the northeastern landscape, the eastern white pine grows as far south as Georgia. It can be found dotted throughout Virginia state, particularly in mountainous areas. It is a valuable timber tree and is sometimes used as a public outdoor Christmas tree. The eastern white is an enormous and handsome specimen, with lay...
While it is often compared to its lookalike, the red oak, the black oak has its own distinctive features. Most notable is its unusual bark, with its deep ridges and nearly black color that gives this tree its name. Its inner bark is yellow and orange and is used to make the yellow dye pigment quercitron. Black oak can be found growing wild in Virgi...
These small, flowering understory trees can be found all over the woodlands, roadsides, and open fields of Virginia. They are exceptional ornamentals that offer four seasons of visual interest, both when seen in the wild and used in landscape gardening. In spring and summer, their branches are festooned with profuse pink flowers and shiny green hea...
The northern red oak, or simply red oak, is a species native to the entirety of Virginia and can be found scattered throughout the state. It is an important timber tree and is often used in furniture making, flooring, and cabinetry. Its acorns are also an important source of food for local wildlife. When it comes to landscaping, the northern red oa...
Found throughout the northeastern United States, the pitch pine is one of the more common native conifers that can be found in Virginia. It is smaller than the average pine tree – unless planted in ideal conditions, it frequently only grows up to 40 feet tall. It is also notable for its irregular growth habit with twisted, gnarled branches and an o...
You can hardly find a more striking, impressive native tree than the tulip poplar – no wonder it’s the official tree of three different states! This member of the magnolia family is renowned for its enormous, statuesque appearance and unique green, yellow, and orange tulip-shaped flowers. The tulip poplar is a popular choice in commercial and resid...
Want to make your own maple syrup at home? Then look no further than the sugar maple, a tree which has been the main source of American maple syrup for over three centuries, and is a native of Virginia state. And even if you’re not interested in making sweet treats, the sugar maple has plenty to offer as an ornamental landscaping tree. It has a lov...
A native woodland tree that can be found in shaded areas and along riverbanks in rural Virginia, the red mulberry is an underrated fruit tree for southeastern gardeners. While its ripe red fruits can cause a mess in summer, they are also a delicious food source for animals and humans. And what’s more, these trees can add unique beauty to your prope...
Apr 8, 2020 · Big Tree State Coordinator Dr. Eric Wiseman discusses the National Champion osage-orange (Maclura pomifera) in Charlotte county with a member of the national cadre of big tree measurers. Photo by Eric Wiseman, 2017. Table 1. Virginia big trees recognized as National Champions by American Forests in 2019. Number.
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May 21, 2024 · The Virginia Big Tree Program, coordinated by the Department of Forest Resources and Environmental Conservation at Virginia Tech, maintains a register of the largest specimens of over 300 native, non-native and naturalized tree species in Virginia. The trees are ranked based on a scoring system that takes into account their trunk circumference ...
