Red maple and silver maple are two of the most common maple trees in North America. They may look similar at first, but they have some clear differences in appearance, wood properties, and uses. In this guide, you’ll learn how to easily identify them and understand which one is better for your needs. What is … Read more

Introduction Pin Oak Pin oak (Quercus palustris) is native to North America. It is commonly used for landscaping and firewood. Its properties are similar to red oak. Pin oak grows quickly and has attractive fall color and winter interest. It also provides dense shade, similar to willow oak. Red Oak Red oak (Quercus rubra) is … Read more

Introduction Silver Maple Silver maple is also known as creek maple, silverleaf maple, soft maple, large maple, water maple, swamp maple, or white maple. It is native to the eastern and central United States and Canada. Silver maple is commonly grown as an ornamental and shade tree and is often found in parks and gardens. … Read more

Introduction Norway Maple Norway maple is a species of maple. There are about 132 maple species worldwide, most of which are native to Asia. Norway maple is native to eastern and central Europe and western Asia. It is widely grown as a shade tree because of its dense canopy and fast growth. Its wood is … Read more

Introduction Sugar Maple Sugar maple is also known as hard maple, rock maple, bird’s-eye maple, sweet maple, and curly maple. It is native to the hardwood forests of eastern Canada and Eastern North America. Sugar maple is known as the primary source of maple syrup. It is widely grown as an ornamental and shade tree. … Read more

Introduction Bitternut Hickory (Carya cordiformis) is a medium to large deciduous tree native to Eastern North America, where it commonly grows in moist valleys and lowlands. It is sometimes called swamp hickory. Like other hickory species, Bitternut is known for its strength, toughness, and durability. It is widely used for lumber and pulpwood, and it … Read more