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White Oak Trees (Quercus alba) White Oak Trees: Quercus alba, or the white oak tree, is a deciduous, long-lived hardwood species native to the eastern United States. It grows well across a range of USDA growing zones, covering most of the American landscape. White oak trees played an essential role throughout American history. The lumber harvested from this species was vital to building homes, barns, early horse wagons, home furnishings, and even barrels. Today's gardeners adore this species for its ample shade and plentiful green foliage. White oak trees need full sunshine or partially-sunny spot. They like soil containing plenty of woody organic materials, such as mulch, peat moss, leaf litter, or peat moss. Once it establishes roots, it is drought-tolerant, cold-tolerant, and heat-tolerant. Other Common Names for Quercus alba Besides white oak trees, some call Quercus alba by the following common names: Eastern White Oak Forked-leaf White Oak Northern White Oak Quebec Oak Common Oak The Towering Size and Lovely Green Beauty of White Oak Trees White oak trees can grow to sky-scraping heights. Most top out somewhere between seventy to a hundred feet. However, the tallest on record reached 135 feet. The canopy may get as large as eighty feet across, providing plentiful shade. They also live up to three hundred years or longer. One specimen in Maryland is approximately 450 years old. White oak tree trunks are whitish or light gray and slightly scaly. The bark forms shallow, attractive furrowing as the tree matures. It will produce acorns at around fifty years old. Leaves are as large as four inches wide and nine inches long. Each leaf displays a rounded-elliptical shape and even lobes with a wedge-shaped base. The leaf color is bright green with lighter undersides. In the fall, the leaves turn amber, purple, or russet in color, putting on a beautiful display. White Oak Trees Serve as a Wildlife Refuge White oak trees attract many backyard critters. Songbirds will nest and raise their fledglings in the cover of the leaves. Bees and pollinator insects will enjoy the shade and pollinate your tree. Once acorns form, chipmunks or squirrels will drop by to enjoy the feast. Order Your White Oak Trees From TN Nursery Today TN Nursery will ship you the healthiest white oak trees--please feel free to place your order today.

Shasta Daisy Plant - Say goodbye to boring gardens and hello to gorgeous perennials!  Shasta daisies are sun thriving perennial flowers with bright white petals, sunny yellow centers, and lush green foliage. Their captivating beauty makes them a perfect choice for any garden. Not only are they easy to establish and maintain, but they will also come back year after year with minimal effort on your part! Make your garden stand out from the rest with shasta daisy perennials. Their long-lasting blooms add vibrant color and texture to any landscape. Plus, their hardiness ensures that you’ll get years of enjoyment from these fantastic blooms! Bring beauty and life to your garden with shasta daisy perennials today! Shasta Daisy: The common shasta daisy is among the most recognizable flowers in a border garden or flower bed. This full-sun loving perennial is easy to grow and take care of. TN Nursery often recommends this flower to beginner gardeners looking for flowers that will bloom without too much fuss. The shasta daisy is a European native species that flourishes in North America and has become a prevalent species in gardens nationwide.  Shasta Daisy's artful appearance  Almost everyone can identify a shasta daisy. This classic garden flower grows in small, attractive clumps approximately two to three feet wide. The leaves and stems are a satisfying, glossy green, growing about two feet high. This height makes the shasta daisy an ideal option for cutting for an artful bridal bouquet or a casual arrangement in a vase.  As beautiful as the foliage is, perhaps the most noteworthy feature of this daisy is the telltale bloom. The blossoms have ovate, crisp white petals, sometimes with just a hint of blush pink around the margins. The petals surround a sunny, bright yellow face that lifts its head to the bright sunshine each day. Shasta daisy blooms from the late spring through the middle of summer.  How to Use the Shasta Daisy in Your Garden  The shasta daisy is more than enchanting blooms--they are a workhorse that you can put the fresh white flowers to work to brighten up any part of a sunny garden.  You can grow the shasta daisy in a pollinator garden with other bee-attracting plants like milkweed or butterfly bush. Choose the shasta daisy for a border garden. Its two to three-foot mature height makes it ideal for a middle border row. Plant the shasta daisy in a full-sun garden--it welcomes the sunshine. How to Grow the Shasta Daisy  Shasta daisy needs a full-sun or filtered sun location that receives about six to eight hours of daylight daily. Although you can plant the shasta daisy in a shadier place for lovely greenery, it will not bloom in the shade.  It is cold-hardy and will return every spring. All it needs is fresh mulch in the fall in the coldest regions and fertilizer about twice per year. It is drought-tolerant in the summer; water it only during extended dry spells.  Shasta Daisy can be purchased from TN Nursery Today.  The Shasta daisy is a whimsical classic garden species. Order yours from TN Nursery today.

Periwinkle (Vinca minor) Periwinkle (Vinca minor) is a small evergreen perennial plant that belongs to the Apocynaceae family. It is native to Europe but is commonly found in North America, Asia, and Australia.Periwinkle is a low-growing plant that typically reaches a height of 4-6 inches (10-15 cm) and spreads up to 18 inches (45 cm). Its leaves are glossy and dark green, with a leathery texture and a slightly pointed tip. Depending on the variety, the flowers are small, star-shaped, blue, purple, or white.Periwinkle is commonly used as a groundcover plant because it spreads quickly and forms dense mats. It is also used as an accent plant in rock gardens, borders, and containers. In addition, periwinkle has medicinal properties and is used for soil erosion and environmental plantings. Periwinkle, or Vinca minor, is an evergreen perennial vine with sprawling, dark green leaves. The horticulture team at TN Nursery recommends this plant for use as a groundcover plant. Periwinkle is a perennial flowering plant native to Europe and Asia. It arrived in North America in the 1700s as a decorative plant and gained popularity for its eye-catching good looks and hardiness. Periwinkle features blue-violet to purple flowers, measuring one to two inches wide. The contrast of the graceful, five-petaled purple flowers blossoming against the glossy verdant foliage creates a striking display. The vines produce their dainty purple and blue flowers in the middle of spring and intermittently throughout the year in most growing zones.   Vinca minor foliage is evergreen, so you have lovely year-round color anyplace you grow it. Periwinkle Is Excellent Ground Cover When growing periwinkle as a groundcover plant, the perennial vines fan out as much as eighteen inches to three feet, creating a dense mat of vines and flowers. Over time they rob weeds of their nutrition and eliminate the need to perform the mundane task of weeding. Additionally, Vinca minor can help avoid soil erosion. Besides creeping low across the ground, gardeners can train this vine to climb a short trellis or a rustic rock wall or fence for an instantly charming look. They will grow to one- to three-foot heights, adding color, texture, and visual interest to these structures without overpowering them. If growing periwinkle as a climber, you will need to "assist" it in the early stages. After it grabs hold of the structure, it will perform its job with little effort on your part. Vinca Minor for the Shade Garden Finding the best plants for a shade garden can challenge almost every gardener. But periwinkle does not mind the shade and takes delight in partially shady spots. Periwinkle (Vinca Minor)is available online at TN Nursery Periwinkle grows across most of the forty-eight contiguous American states. Vinca minor is disease-resistant, pest-resistant, and drought-tolerant. This versatile groundcover or climber plant will thrive with little assistance from you, aside from training it to climb (if so desired). This plant is well worth the purchase! Are you ready to order periwinkle? TN Nursery looks forward to fulfilling your order.

Wild Blackberry Bush Wild Blackberry Bush: TN Nursery presents the wild blackberry bush, a North American native species particularly abundant in the United States. The wild blackberry bush is an easy-to-grow, low-maintenance plant that is multi-functional. Not only does it bear sinfully sweet and juicy berries, but it also makes a lovely ornamental. The five-petaled white flowers grow in beautiful clusters sometime between late spring and early summer and then bear those famously delicious berries in the later part of the summertime. Some gardeners choose the wild blackberry bush to take advantage of its spread, not for the fruit. Each plant can grow as much as five feet across and tall. They grow in brambles or thickets and can liven up an area of the yard that may otherwise go underutilized. How to Grow the Wild Blackberry B When you plant your wild blackberry bush, remember the five-foot spread. Allow them some elbow room for future growth. Although the bare root you receive from TN Nursery might look small now, it will mature in just a few growing seasons. The wild blackberry shrub is intriguing because its root is perennial, but its foliage is biennial. That means the canes grow, bear fruit, then die back; however, fresh canes will emerge to replace the dead ones. Annual pruning, either at the end of the season or early spring before flowers develop, will keep a wild blackberry bush in good health. They prefer soil that drains well, and you should plan to fertilize them once yearly during late spring. Because the wild blackberry bush is a native species, it is drought-tolerant. It prefers about an inch of water per week, mainly as it produces blossoms and berries. However, it is resilient and can tolerate short dry spells. Order Your Wild Blackberry Bush From TN Nursery Are you yearning to try your hand at making delicious wild blackberry pies? Order your wild blackberry bush from TN nursery today.

Vinca minor  Periwinkle (Vinca minor) is a trailing evergreen groundcover plant native to Europe and western Asia. It is also commonly known as common periwinkle, dwarf periwinkle, and lesser periwinkle. Periwinkle typically grows up to 6 inches tall and can spread several feet wide. The leaves are dark green, glossy, and oval-shaped. The flowers are usually blue or purple but can also be white or pink, and they bloom in the spring and early summer.Periwinkle is often used as a ground cover in gardens and landscapes because it is low maintenance and can tolerate various growing conditions. This evergreen vine grows best in full sun to partial shade and in various soil types, from sand to clay. However, it can become invasive in some areas, so monitoring its growth and preventing it from spreading beyond desired boundaries is essential.   Vinca minor, also known as common periwinkle, is a low-growing evergreen groundcover plant that is native to Europe but has been widely naturalized in North America. It is characterized by its glossy dark green leaves and its blue or purple star-shaped flowers, which bloom in spring and summer. Vinca minor is often used in landscaping as a ground cover in shady or partially shaded areas, where it can form a dense mat that helps suppress weeds. It is also used in erosion control, as it has a robust root system that can help stabilize the soil. While vinca minor is generally considered a low-maintenance plant, it can spread aggressively and become invasive in some areas. It is important to research local regulations and guidelines before planting vinca minor and to take steps to control its growth if necessary. Vinca minor is an evergreen vine that will give your garden an elegant touch of lively, rich violet or purple set against spectacular large, green leaves.TN Nursery suggests Vinca minor for use primarily as a ground cover plant; however, you may also train it to climb a trellis gracefully with relative ease.  Vinca minor is an Asian native species. Europeans adopted the plant for its graceful charm and beauty and brought it to the New World in Colonial Era. The plant is evergreen in moderate temperatures, providing you with lush green foliage even when so many other species enter winter dormancy–a welcome sight in the winter garden. It loves partial and complete shade but will tolerate some sunshine.  Vinca minors classic charm  Vinca minor is a flowering plant with a low, sprawling habit. It typically grows between three and six inches tall and about eighteen inches to three feet wide. Its stems root at their joints, so it spreads quickly. It covers an empty spot in your garden with relative speed.  The delicate flowers blossom mid to late spring and reappear randomly throughout the year. The common name is periwinkle, which refers to the blue-violet to purple blossoms. The petals are small, flat, elliptic, and bear on a slender stalk. Vinca minor has a rustic charm that makes you think of a home in the countryside, with lazy vine plants rambling through the garden. That whimsical impression makes this plant a favorite among many gardeners.  Two Other Important Reasons to Try Vinca minor  Although many plant Vinca minor for cosmetic reasons, here are a couple more reasons to plant it.  Vinca minor discourages weeds as it takes root in your garden. It outcompetes the weeds for nutrition and will eventually choke them out. This growth means you will spend less time pulling weeds from your flower beds, tending to more enjoyable gardening tasks instead.  Also, Vinca minor is drought-tolerant. If you live in an area experiencing frequent watering restrictions but receive relatively decent rainfall, Vinca minor will be an excellent choice.  Vinca minor is available online at TN Nursery today  Vinca minor puts on a colorful show for you; it is drought-resistant, it covers vast areas as a ground cover. Order from TN Nursery today to see how gorgeous this plant is.  

Blue Cohosh - Caulophyllum Thalictroides Widely adapted to most of North America, blue cohosh is a tall woodland wildflower that complements shorter species in your landscape. With its distinctive foliage, flowers, and fruit, blue cohosh can provide distinctive and beautiful colors to your landscape all year. Early foliage is a unique blue-green color, followed in April by Y-shaped clusters of flowers in a beautiful yellow.  Blue Cohosh has Deep Blue Berries  These fall by summer to be replaced by the familiar deep blue berries that attract foraging birds to the blue cohosh plant. As the summer sun fades away, the leaves of blue cohosh turn to a bright shade of greenish-gold.  A blue cohosh plant is a perfect addition to any planting of native species. With a mature height of 2' to 4', it can beautifully fill the space between woody ornamentals and smaller wildflowers. The unique range of colors of the blue cohosh plant can tie together a broad palette of other colors from nearby plants, giving your planting an obvious but natural color scheme that will provide beauty all year.   The long-living blue cohosh will stand tall with your trees and shrubs as other plants fade away. As a cousin to the famous Barberry family, it will fit with many other species you probably already have.  In addition to its colorful appearance, blue cohosh also has a colorful past of use as a medicinal herb among Native Americans and pioneers. Its history can be a great conversation piece for visitors to your landscape and add some real character to the planting.  Blue cohosh is a durable and beautiful choice with wide climate tolerance and durability for a natural-looking ornamental project with a broad range of colors to provide distinctive accents and contrasts to other plants. It can provide many years of beauty to anchor any grouping of wildflowers.                                                                                        Blue Cohosh Perennials are Beauitful

Okame Cherry Tree (Prunus okame) Okame Cherry Tree: Prunus Okame, or the Okame Cherry Tree, is a small, deciduous, ornamental tree that most gardeners purchase from TN Nursery to enjoy the stunning pink springtime blossoms. The Okame cherry tree is a Japanese native species. It became a favorite American species after Japan gifted these trees to Washington, D.C., in 1912. The gift was a gesture symbolizing Japan's friendship with the United States. The Okame cherry tree performs best in the warmer USDA growing zones, from the mid-south to the deep south and across the lower midwestern states. How to Use the Okame Cherry Tree in Your Landscape The Okame cherry tree is a small size for a tree, reaching a thirty-foot maximum height. It requires full sunshine and about an inch of water per week. Besides some care at planting, the Okame cherry tree is easy to take care of, especially once well-established. It doesn't mind hot, humid summers. However, it is also drought-tolerant, disease-resistant, and pest-resistant. Plant this tree as a focal point specimen to accentuate a driveway or sidewalk, as a patio tree, in a pollinator garden, or anywhere you want bountiful blossoms in the spring. The Breathtaking Charm of the Okame Cherry Tree The Okame cherry tree is a member of the rose family--more prized as an ornamental than harvesting any fruit. A single trunk splits into several upright, sturdy branches. The bark is a bronze to red-brown hue with shallow, vertical furrowing. Flowers have five ray-shaped petals, measure about an inch, and are a rosy, bright pink tint. They bloom profusely for about two to three weeks in the middle of spring and emit a softly floral fragrance. The leaves emerge after the blossoms drop. Their leaves are petite, under three inches, alternating along the branches and stems. Order Your Okame Cherry Tree From TN Nursery Today TN Nursery suggests the Okame cherry tree for anyone who admires the famous Washington, D.C. cherry blossoms--you can order them to enjoy from the comfort of your home.

Goldenrod Salidago Golden Rod is a beautiful perennial with tall wooden stems and distinctive yellow flowers. Native to Europe, this plant is a crossbreed of various other plants. It can reach heights between three and seven feet. Come the early fall between August and September; this perennial will bloom yellow flowers about a quarter of an inch wide. They're seen widely in large clusters, allowing an extremely abundant appearance that can bring color to any part of your garden.  Scientifically coined as Solidago Canadensis and Solidago Virgaurea, this herbaceous flower is part of the Aster family   It grows in a pyramid-like fashion and will spread quickly. Very rarely will you see a single Golden Rod plant on its own. Instead, each root will be home to a multitude of stalks that arise from its central hub. When this flower blooms and emits its sweet nectar, it attracts a variety of wildlife, including honeybees and butterflies.   This plant's central stalk will be green and smooth. The stem has no branches except at the top, where its flowers bloom. All along its smooth stalks, you'll find lanceolate-shaped leaves that bloom in a distinctive alternating pattern. Each leaf will grow one inch wide and between three and six inches long. Additionally, the margins of this plant's leaves will be uniquely serrated.  Goldenrod Plant Is a Perennial Native Species  When this perennial flowers, it will breed a plethora of tiny yellow flowers. They will hang down in a curved fashion perpendicular to the actual stalk. Golden Rod will have a clear panicle about 10 inches wide and full of bright yellow in full bloom. This beautiful flower's bloom will last anywhere between two and four weeks. Each flower will form seed heads with tiny feathery hairs at the end of its bloom. This allows the plant to spread its seeds as the wind blows.  

Chinese Chestnut Tree (Castanea mollissima) Chinese Chestnut Tree: Castanea mollissima, aka the Chinese Chestnut Tree, is a mid-sized tree that thrives in either full sun or partial sun. Many people grow it for its delicious nut--a crispy and slightly sweet treat. The Chinese Chestnut Tree takes its name from its native country, China. Although an Asian native species, the tree is hardy and well-adapted to grow in the United States. It grows in most USDA growing zones, is deer-resistant and drought-resistant, and is not fussy about soil types.  How to Use the Chinese Chestnut Tree in Your Landscape The Chinese Chestnut Tree performs well in almost every kind of soil. It does not require special care other than adding fertilizer or organic matter twice a year and an inch of water each week. The tree grows as much as two to three feet in a single growing season so you will see significant growth each year. By year five, it usually produces its first batch of chestnuts.  The chestnuts are a little milder than American chestnuts. You can harvest them for roasting, baking, or boiling. They are delicious, and a real treat for nut loves. On the other hand, some growers prefer to leave the nuts in the trees and watch the local wildlife--birds, squirrels, and chestnuts--go crazy feasting on them in the autumn.  The Chinese Chestnut Tree Is an Outstanding Specimen The Chinese Chestnut Tree is outstanding addition if you have an Asian-themed garden or as a focal point specimen. It grows approximately sixty feet high and forty feet wide.  The trunk is sturdy, medium brown in tone, and splits into several lovely, asymmetrical branches. The oblong leaves are yellow to golden green, eight inches long, four inches wide, and have serrated edges. The leaves turn a lovely soft hue of yellow in the fall. Order Your Castanea mollissima Tree From TN Nursery TN Nursery grows the best and healthiest plants and trees you can find online. Order your Chinese Chestnut Tree today. 

Sycamore Tree (Plantus occidentalis) Sycamore Tree: Plantus occidentalis, or the American sycamore tree, is a deciduous North American native species. It originated on the continent's east coast, stretching from southern Canada to northern Mexico. The sycamore tree is a tall, emerald green specimen, prized by landscapers and gardeners for its abundant shade, dense crown, and graceful good looks. The Sycamore Tree Is Good-Natured It grows well in most continental USDA growing zones, equally able to tolerate icy winters and summer heat. Its easygoing nature can thrive in soil with high moisture content but is drought-tolerant. It prefers a location that provides a combination of sun and shade. However, it can tolerate full sunshine if you keep the soil moist, especially during long and hot summer days. As an eastern forest native species, the sycamore tree loves woody organic matter. Your tree would love for you to put some hardwood mulch around it, especially mixing in some organics when you first plant your tree. Once you meet those two basic needs, your sycamore tree will establish roots and become self-sufficient faster than you can imagine. The Stately, Grand Appearance of the Sycamore Tree The sycamore tree is a grand, tall species that can grow up to one hundred feet and almost that wide at the crown. The crown is pleasantly shaped, rounded at the top, and usually slightly asymmetrical. The branches and leaves are dense, creating plenty of shade to relax on a hot day. Sycamore tree has a sturdy trunk with nutty brown to dark gray bark near the base, often mottled with red tones. It develops scales around the base. The upper bark lightens to a lighter tone as the bark exfoliates and exposes a fresh, more delicate layer. Sycamore tree leaves have three to five lobes, alternate on the stem, have slightly toothy edges, and are broad and oval-shaped. Their color is a bold green color. In the autumn, the leaves usually turn yellow or amber. Order Your Sycamore Tree From TN Nursery Today A sycamore tree is a gorgeous specimen that will grow almost anywhere, adding immense charm and beauty. Order yours from TN Nursery today.

Sphagnum Moss (Spagnum centrale) Sphagnum Moss: You might better recognize spaghnum moss by its more widely known name, peat moss. This mossy plant is beloved by gardeners who cultivate this moss to add nutrients and retain moisture in their soil.  Gardeners in drought-prone areas benefit from using sphagnum moss as a ground cover plant to minimize their need for water. Sphagnum moss is especially helpful for people who grow herb gardens, vegetables, berry plants, or flower gardens in locations that require a lot of sunshine that parches the earth. Amending the soil with dead sphagnum moss can help increase the garden's moisture retention, absorbing water not allowing to go in the ground. Besides being fantastic for adding nutrients and locking in water, sphagnum moss provides lovely green foliage that spreads relatively quickly. It's a beautiful addition to any shade garden. Sphagnum Moss Contributes to a Healthy Ecosystem Some call sphagnum moss an environment manipulator. As it grows, it can change the makeup of the ecosystem. Sphagnum absorbs minerals like magnesium and calcium and then releases hydrogen ions acidifying the environment. This process makes growing Sphagnum centrale an ideal way to acidify more alkaline soils naturally without using harsh chemical treatments.  Some plants that benefit from this acidification process include berries, orchids, tomatoes, and other fruits.  Sphagnum Moss Retains Water Like Nobody's Business You might call sphagnum moss a moisture magnet. This mossy plant has a cell structure that retains significant amounts of moisture. The plant has a barrel shape with tiny, sponge-like openings that pull in a surprisingly large amount of water.  After it collects the humidity, sphagnum moss expels the water into the surrounding area. As the peat moss continues reproducing and expanding its footprint, it creates puddles around it that grow in size with the expansion of the spread of the moss. As older sphagnum dies, it adds nutrients to the soil and will decompose slowly, becoming an excellent, moisture-rich compost and potting mix. Sphagnum moss should be part of your plan to grow a more resilient, self-sufficient garden. Order Your Sphagnum centrale from TN Nursery Today Sphagnum centrale is an excellent groundcover and companion planting that replaces moisture in your soil. Order your peat moss from TN Nursery today.  Sphagnum Moss is for sale online at TN Nursery

Black Haw Viburnum (Viburnum prunifolium) Black Haw Viburnum: Viburnum prunifolium, or the black haw viburnum, is an expansive, multi-stemmed flowering shrub native to North America. It flourishes in almost all USDA plant hardiness zones in the contiguous United States. It is just as happy in the cool climates of New England or the midwestern prairies as the hot, humid climate of Georgia or the Carolinas. Besides being at ease in many climate zones, the black haw viburnum has minimal care requirements. It prefers a looser, well-fertilized soil that drains well, about an inch of water every week, and it desires a sunny or partially sunny place of honor in your yard. After the roots strengthen, the black haw viburnum is drought-tolerant, heat-tolerant, cold-tolerant, pest-resistant, and disease-resistant. Where to Use Black Haw Viburnum in Your Landscape Black haw viburnum is an attractive choice for many settings, like these: Native Garden: Cultivating native species means hardy, resilient plants that require less maintenance. Pollinator Garden or Butterfly Garden: Black haw viburnum flowers attract pollinating insects--they cannot resist nectar inside the show-off puffy blossoms. Cutting Garden: These are beautiful flowers for making tall, elegant vase arrangements. Border Garden: Put black haw viburnum at the back row of a border and trim it to the perfect height. Urban Garden: Black haw viburnum is ideal for an urban garden--it requires little care in an area where access to gardening supplies may be challenging. Black Haw Viburnum Is More Than Just the Angelic White Flowers Black haw viburnum can grow as tall as twenty feet and fifteen feet wide, but you can keep it pruned to size. It tolerates your efforts at controlling it incredibly well. The leaves grow in an opposite arrangement in an oval shape along the stems. They have a bright green color, toothy margins, and a pointy tip. Fall colors will be red or purple. The flowers are tiny white flowers with yellow centers, each forming a cup shape. They merge to form prominent four- or five-inch clusters that appear like snowballs on the shrub. Order Black Haw Viburnum From TN Nursery Today Black haw viburnum is a lovely shrub that's hardy and easy to grow--order yours from TN Nursery today.

Bearded Iris (Iris x germanica) Bearded Iris: Iris x germanica, or the bearded iris, adds a generous splash of blue-violet or lavender color to a sunny summer garden. The bearded iris is a native of the Mediterranean region. However, it is well-suited to North America, and you can find it thriving across most of the temperate zones in the United States. Bearded Iris Is an Easy-Grow Species Like most members of its family, the bearded iris loves the morning sunshine and would prefer to have a little bit of late-afternoon shade. They need loosened soil that will drain well--they do not like standing water. They are tolerant of drought, but you'll need to water them during heat spells. Besides these minimal care needs, this showy flower is not as demanding as its appearance might imply. Have trouble with deer? Those pesky four-legged foragers will usually consume bearded iris as their last option. However, the lovely floral aroma seems to dissuade them. The Tall, Graceful Look of the Bearded Iris Most people identify the bearded iris quickly by its slightly drooping, ruffled petals, which appear similar to a beard. Emerging from the late spring to early summer, this plant is a stunning addition to your garden's border or as the focal point of any garden bed. The plant's dark green leaves are strap-like with a spear-shaped tip. They form a sheath around a central stem and stand around three feet tall. They might have a slight droop or downward curve as they grow heavier. The soft-edged flowers grow three inner petals that reach upward and three lower petals, which droop to form the famous beard shape. TN Nursery's bearded iris plants are the standard classics: blue, purple, or lavender. However, variations exist in other colors--yellow, cream, or white. Order Your Bearded Iris From TN Nursery Today The bearded iris is lovely in a garden border or a sunny rock garden. Anyplace you grow it, you will enjoy a luxurious show of color. Order yours today.

 Sumac (Rhus typhina)  Sumac Tree: Rhus typhina, the lovely staghorn sumac, is a North American native species that grows exceptionally well in the moderate USDA growing zones. Staghorn sumac is an abundant plant in the United States. It can grow to be a tall shrub or small tree. The plant is drought-tolerant and usually pest and disease-free. It proliferates and forms extensive thickets. Another reason people choose this plant is to hold soil in place in areas where wind or water runoff erosion occurs. It forms colonies relatively quickly through a vigorous underground root system, becoming an effective erosion-control plant. It is a lovely ornamental deciduous shrub that will add intriguing texture and color to your landscape. How to Care for Sumac Staghorn sumac is easy to care for and resilient. Here is how you can support healthy growth. Where to plant staghorn sumac: Find a partially sunny location for your staghorn sumac. It can tolerate full sun or shade for a few hours daily, but it grows best in partly sunny spots.  Watering needs: While growing, staghorn sumac needs about an inch of water weekly. However, it is relatively drought-hardy once mature. Soil requirements: Staghorn sumac needs well-draining soil, preferably amended with woodsy organic matter like peat moss, hardwood mulch, or compost.  The Unique Appearance of the Staghorn Sumac The Staghorn sumac is a shrub with narrow, alternate leaves. The leaflets form sharp points at the tip. The leaves are green above and pale under the midrib. They grow into a vast, attractive canopy. Staghorn sumac's lovely yellow to spring green flowers appear from June to July. Those make way for large, abundant, cone-shaped clusters of small red berries that will attract myriad hungry birds to enjoy the feast. In the fall, the leaves generally deepen into a ruby red hue but could also be deep amber or orange. Order Staghorn Sumac From TN Nursery Today Staghorn sumac is a lovely addition to your landscape, especially helpful in areas that need assistance with preventing erosion. Order yours from TN Nursery today.

Bald Cypress Tree Bald Cypress Tree: Taxodium distichum, or the bald cypress tree, is a North American native evergreen tree species. Before cultivation, it occurred naturally across most of the temperate USDA growing zones. Early colonials found this tree in many areas, from the marshlands and swamps of the eastern shore of Maryland to the lower Mississippi River region. They cultivated this tree when they found its wood to be rot-resistant and sturdy for building barrels, homes, and even railroad ties. Today, growers across the United States love the bald cypress tree for its adaptability, year-round greenery, easy care, and lovely shape. TN Nursery recommends this tree for gardeners who need something to plant in constantly wet, poorly-draining soil. Where to Grow the Bald Cypress Tree The bald cypress tree loves soil with a heavy moisture content and abundant organic matter. In fact, this tree even thrives in marshes and swamps! When you plant your bald cypress, select a full-sun location. It makes a lovely species to plant in these locations: Near a creek or stream. On the banks of a pond. In a slow-draining spot in the yard. As a feature in a water garden. The Evergreen Beauty of the Bald Cypress Tree The bald cypress tree grows to a mature height between fifty and seventy feet. If in water, the species develops knobby-looking root growths, or knees, that appears just above the water's surface. This species grows to a pyramid or triangle shape with a slightly rounded top. Mature branches have a subtle but attractive drooping form. The bark presents as a dark reddish-brown with thin, peeling scales. The bald cypress tree bears small, feathery-looking, linear leaves almost an inch long. Tiny, pale lavender flowers bloom in the middle of spring; however, they sometimes go unnoticed to the fullness of the evergreen branches. Order Your Bald Cypress Tree From TN Nursery Today If you have a slow-draining spot in your yard that stays wet almost always, the bald cypress tree could be an ideal solution. Please order from TN Nursery today