Sourwood Oxydendrum arboreum Native to the Appalachian Plateau, this excellent ornamental plant has glossy green leaves in summer which change to brilliant red in fall. Long drooping clusters of white flowers occur in early summer. American Holly Ilex opaca A somewhat upright plant, hollies are either female or male, meaning the flowers of any one plant have only female or male parts. Female plants bear fruit which turn red in late summer. The evergreen leaves and red berries make it a favorite during the holidays.
Berries are a favorite of robins and other birds in early spring.
European Linden Tilia europaea A native of Europe, European Linden is commonly used as a street tree in European cities. While Lindens are widely used in the U.S. as shade trees, they are uncommon in our area. As with most quick growing trees, the limbs commonly break during ice and wind storms. This tree is common to the forests around Marietta and is of economic importance to the timber industry. It is also called Tulip Tree and Yellow Poplar.