Mosquito Repellent Plants

Blue Grama Grass (Bouteloua gracilis) Blue Grama Grass: Bouteloua gracilis, aka blue grama grass or mosquito grass, is a long-lived, warm-season perennial that will flourish in almost every part of its native North America. In fact, this plant grows naturally from the western plains of Canada, in the entire lower 48 of the United States, and to the northern Mexican states. That large footprint is a testimony to the resilient nature of this ornamental species. Blue grama grass prefers to bask in the full sunshine, but it will also tolerate some shade, especially in the afternoon. It is drought-tolerant and needs a mere half-inch of water each week, but it does not like overwatering. It's unfussy about soil texture or quality. However, if you are planting it in heavy or clay soil, you should de-compact it and work in some organic matter before you plant it. Where to use Blue Grama Grass in Your Yard. This lovely ornamental grows in attractive one- to two-foot clumps that will not overpower the good looks of your other plants. It can serve as an accent plant or plant them in mass plantings to create an eye-catching focal point. Here are a few places where TN Nursery customers use Bouteloua gracilis to accentuate their landscape: Mass planting or foundation planting Bird garden Pollinator garden Butterfly Garden Rock garden Native species garden Garden border (middle row) You can put this lovely species anywhere you want to add lovely green foliage. Blue Grama Grass Is Small and Charming Compared to some ornamental species, this grass is relatively low-growing and easy to control. It reaches a mature height of around two feet and displays long, slim, green to blue-green leaves that grow upright. In the middle of summer, it produces its flowers, purple open seed pods that birds will enjoy. Order Your Bouteloua gracilis From TN Nursery Today Whether you call Bouteloua gracilis blue grama or its alternate common name, mosquito grass, it is a lovely species--order it from TN Nursery today.

Andropogon Big Bluestem Grass Big Bluestem grass (Andropogon) is a decorative, large, perennial grass with large, lovely tufts that flower in the late summer and early fall. It grows in almost every USDA plant hardiness zone and is impressively large. Big bluestem is a native species in North America and Central America. It is most famous as the tall prairie land grass widespread across the Great Plains regions of the United States and southern Canada. It loves a mix of sun and shade but tolerates full sunshine. It's a warm-season grass, doing most of the work strengthening and spreading its roots in the late spring and early summer. It's unfussy about soil quality, and while it would prefer an inch or more of weekly rainfall, it is also drought tolerant. Use Big Bluestem Grass in Your Landscape This very tall Andropogon grass is helpful for many landscape applications: Create a natural privacy screen: Plant it to create a more private deck, hot tub, or patio if you have close-by neighbors. Near a pond or water garden: This sedge makes the banks surrounding a pond more intriguing Pollinator garden: Bees, butterflies, and dragonflies will visit and help pollinate your garden for better health. Restoration: Restore a depleted natural area with native grass species for less maintenance. Big Bluestem Grass Reaches An Impressive, Stately Size When you see the tall size and blue-green color of big bluestem grass, you will immediately understand the reason for its descriptive and accurate common name. The plant can grow as tall as eight feet, spreading about three feet per plant. It grows in small clumps that develop solid and deep roots to support the skyscraping height. The grass generally stands upright and true; if you see it beginning to flop, then it might have a bit too much shade. Feathery-textured fork-shaped red or copper flowers appear during the middle to end of summertime and go to seed just before fall.   Rhetorical appeal: Big Bluestem is a visually appealing grass with blue-green foliage that turns coppery red in the fall. It has a clumping growth habit and can reach heights of 5 to 8 feet, adding vertical interest and texture to landscape designs. The plume-like seed heads that emerge in late summer to early fall provide additional visual interest. Low maintenance: Once established, big bluestem is a relatively low-maintenance plant. It is drought-tolerant and can adapt to various soil conditions, including clay and sandy soils. It is also resistant to many pests and diseases, reducing the need for chemical interventions. Erosion control: With its extensive root system, big bluestem helps stabilize soil and control erosion. This grass's deep fibrous roots penetrate the soil, binding it together and reducing the risk of runoff during heavy rainfall. This makes it an excellent choice for slopes, banks, and areas prone to erosion. Habitat and wildlife support: Big Bluestem provides habitat and food sources for various wildlife species. The dense growth of this grass offers shelter for small mammals, birds, and beneficial insects. The seed heads attract birds, such as finches and sparrows, while the foliage covers ground-nesting birds and insects. Carbon sequestration: Like all plants, big bluestem absorbs carbon dioxide from the atmosphere through photosynthesis and stores carbon in its biomass and roots. As a perennial grass with extensive root systems, it can contribute to carbon sequestration, helping mitigate climate change. Native plant benefits: big bluestem is a native grass, and incorporating native plants in landscaping has several advantages. Native plants are hardy and adapted to local environmental conditions, making them more resilient to pests, diseases, and extreme weather. They also support native pollinators and contribute to the overall biodiversity of the ecosystem. Winter interest: Even after the growing season ends, big bluestem can add interest to the winter landscape. The persistent upright stems and seed heads can provide structure and texture when other plants have gone dormant or lost their foliage. Overall, big bluestem is an attractive, low-maintenance grass that offers multiple benefits in landscaping, including erosion control, wildlife habitat, carbon sequestration, and aesthetic appeal. .  

Bushy Bluestem (Andropogon glomeratus) Bushy Bluestem: Andropogon glomeratus, or bushy bluestem, is a tall, attractive perennial ornamental grass that will thrive in the warmer USDA plant hardiness zones. Bushy bluestem is a North American native species. It originated adjacent to fertile southeastern forests in the Appalachian region, typically basking in the full sunshine in swamps, bogs, streams, natural springs, or other continuously moist habitats. This grass will perform beautifully in muddy spots that could smother other less wet-tolerant grasses. Andropogon glomeratus is a low-maintenance species that does not care about soil type or quality. As long as you give it organically, woody matter like compost or hardwood mulch, or a slow-release fertilizer, it will do well. TN Nursery suggests this ornamental for use in a slow-draining area near a pond, stream, creek, or other water feature on your property. It does not take well to dry conditions. Where to Use Bushy Bluestem Bushy bluestem must have a predominantly moist habitat; it is not tolerant of dryness. The good news is this--once you locate that perfect wet, sunny spot, it becomes almost maintenance-free and will grow into a tall, beautiful plant. Plan to use Addropogon glomeratus in the following garden settings: Koi pond Water Garden Near a constantly dripping or bubbling water feature On a riverbank or next to a stream Slow-draining depressions on your property that never seem to drain. Bushy Bluestem is an Impressive Beauty   This ornamental is tall--it reaches six feet wide and up to three feet wide at maturity. Each tall leaf is about a half-inch across, is fibrous, and reaches high toward the sun. In autumn, it turns a lovely copper color. The grass forms flowers in late summer or early fall. The blooms form clusters, usually cream or tan in color, and form a unique beard shape. Order Your Bushy Bluestem From TN Nursery Bushy bluestem is a lovely, tall ornamental grass with an intriguing beard-like flower in the autumn. If you have a high-moisture sunny spot in your yard, TN Nursery recommends this plant. Feel free to place your order with us today.

Tussock Sedge (Carex stricta) Tussock Sedge: Carex stricta, aka Tussock Sedge, is a popular, perennial United States native ornamental grass. It originated in the dense forests from Missouri eastward to the Appalachians. It will flourish in full or partial sun in the moderately warm USDA plant hardiness zones. The name tussock sedge refers to the growth pattern of this ornamental. It grows in dense, three-foot-tall, attractive tufts or tussocks. Each one measures about two feet wide. You might also hear gardeners refer to this species as upright sedge or hummock sedge. Tussock Sedge Is A Water-Loving Species   It will flourish in a high-moisture environment and will tolerate occasional flooding. As a mountain native, the ornamental craves plenty of organic materials such as wood waste, leaf litter, or peat moss and appreciates the addition of this content when you plant it. This plant is deer-resistant, rabbit-resistant, heat-tolerant, and cold-tolerant. Use Carex stricta in some of these locations: Water Garden Rain garden Near a pond, stream, or creek In slow-draining meadows or fields Accent plant Ground cover plant Cottage garden The lovely, natural good looks of Tussock Sedge. Carex stricta is an attractive plant that forms attractive clusters. They form a fountain-like shape as the leaves reach up and spill over from their weight. The leaves are thin and narrow but surprisingly strong. They are a true medium green on the top side but a pale yellow on the opposite side. Its flowers form in the summer--small brown cylindrical heads on top of the sturdiest spikes of grass. The flowers release seeds that help the plant spread the following season. Order Your Tussock Sedge From TN Nursery Today TN Nursery is a team of trusted professionals who have mastered the science of plants. You can entrust your order to our capable hands.

Switch Grass (Panicum virgatum) Switch Grass: Panicum virgatum, aka switch grass, is a lush, green, North American native ornamental grass species that will thrive in almost every USDA plant hardiness zone. TN Nursery customers covet this species for its bright green foliage reaching almost four feet high and the tall, red, feathery spike. Switch grass prefers a full sunshine location, but it will also tolerate partial sun. It's a prairie grass that would like about an inch of water weekly but is also drought-tolerant. This good-natured and resilient species is deer-resistant, erosion-resistant, disease-resistant, and pest-resistant. Other common names for panicum virgatum This ornamental grass has several common names, including the following: Panic Grass Switchgrass (written as one word) Tall Panic Grass Thatchgrass Wild Redtop Where to use switch grass in your landscape plan. Switchgrass is beautiful in many settings. Here are a few suggestions for using it from TN Nursery staffers: Natural area: This ornamental adds height and beauty to a sunny natural area. Meadow restoration: This sun-loving plant will love the full sunshine of an open meadow. Water garden: Switchgrass doesn't mind water as long as the area dries out occasionally. On the bank of a pond, small lake, or creek Urban garden or park: This relatively carefree plant is ideal in a city setting. Pollinator garden: Switch grass attracts bees, butterflies, moths, and birds. Native species garden: Mass plantings of this ornamental will make a native garden full and lush. Switch Grass Fills in any Garden With Abundant Greenery Panicum virgatum is full and lovely. It displays a lovely emerald green that averages about four feet tall but can grow taller in optimal environments. It is resilient--so gardeners usually mow or cut it back to keep it low. It's forgiving of this and grows back fast. The blades are semi-glossy, green, flat, and lance-shaped with a somewhat pointed tip. It bends over from its weight as it grows tall. They have fine white hairs that add extra interest. The flowers form on spikes and have a feathery shape and fluffy texture. They are usually red to burgundy, but they may also be pink. Order Switch Grass From TN Nursery Today Switch grass is helpful in many landscape applications, adding vibrant green foliage and height to any garden. Please feel free to place your order with TN Nursery today.

Palm Sedge (Carex muskingumensis) Palm sedge: Carex muskingumensis, or the palm sedge, is a lovely ornamental grass that wakes up early in the spring. As a native of the United States, the perennial species comes from the rich forests of the east coasts. Consequently, it is well-suited for the moderate USDA plant hardiness zones. Palm sedge is also a long-lived species, with a life expectancy of about ten years. It prefers a shady spot and loves soil with high moisture content, occasional flooding, or standing water. Despite its affinity for water, it is surprisingly also drought-tolerant. Palm Sedge is Highly Decorative and Easy to Use in Your Garden Palm sedge is an easy-natured species with no particular soil preference. However, it benefits if you help it by de-compacting heavy or clay soils when you plant it and add some organic compost to help replenish it. This step will help nourish it in clay soil, which often lacks nutrients. You can use palm sedge as an accent plant paired with bright flowers--the lovely shade of bright green will look beautiful. Conversely, you can plant Carex muskingumensis in large, showy groupings to create an attractive, well-textured focal point. TN Nursery suggests a few applications for palm sedge: Pond, water garden, or focal point near a water feature Rain garden Native species garden Near a creek or stream Shade garden Regardless of where you install this ornamental, it will add vibrant and lively color. Palm Sedge Enlivens Shady Areas Adding color to a shady spot can present a challenge. However, the bright yellow-green palm sedge makes great color look almost effortless. The plant can be as tall as three feet, but it will tolerate cutting to keep it well-controlled. Leaves form from an erect central stem, measuring at least six inches long and forming a lance shape with a tapered end. The cream or tan feathery flowers appear throughout the summer. Order Your Palm Sedge From TN Nursery Today Carex muskingumensis is a lovely addition to your rain garden, water garden, or pond--order yours from TN Nursery today.

California Privet Ligustrum ovalifolium California Privet: Ligustrum ovalifolium, or California privet, is a hardy evergreen shrub with bright green foliage made up of broad, oval leaves. TN Nursery recommends this plant for people in moderate USDA planting ones in need of a beautiful, easily managed hedge. The California privet is a native Japanese species. However, it is beloved by gardeners in the United States and widely used in warmer locales, such as California and the Gulf Coast region, from east Texas to North Florida. It loves these areas' warm, humid conditions and is drought-tolerant in areas with water restrictions. Wonderful Uses for California Privets in the Landscape. California privet requires full or partial sun, fast-draining soil, and fertile soil. If you meet those demands, you will have an easy-care plant that you can use in many applications. Here are how some TN Nursery customers use this species in their landscape designs: Privacy hedge: The California privet can reach up to fifteen feet at maturity. This height is excellent for protecting your privacy. Some use this around a deck, hot tub, or pool. Urban garden: Because the California privet can serve as a taller hedge, it can also help buffer street noise. Many install it around urban gardens or multi-family dwellings to help with improving noisy conditions. Boundary-marking hedge: Mark your property with a low California privet hedge. You can trim back the greenery to four or five feet with no problem--the privet doesn't mind. Border planting: Use California privet in your garden border, snipping it back to your desired height. California privet is lovely, with dense, bright green evergreen leaves   Most grow this shrub for its year-round color. Its leaves are opposing on the sturdy brown stems and oval. The privet bounces back and fills in beautifully after you prune or shape it. Order Your California Privet From TN Nursery Today TN Nursery recommends the California privet for gardeners who need an evergreen hedge that will be beautiful and drought-tolerant. Please place your order with us today.

Wax Leaf Privet (Ligustrum japonicum)  Wax Leaf Privet: Ligustrum japonicum, or the wax leaf privet, is a cold-hardy, fast-growing evergreen shrub that enjoys wide popularity across most USDA-growing regions in the United States. Wax leaf privet grows in sun or partial shade. It prefers fertile and consistently moist soil. They are a Japanese native species; however, they are one of the most widely used hedge plants in the United States. Gardeners love them for their year-long greenery, two to feet of growth per season, and relative lack of care. People who love the classic looks of precision-trimmed shrubs or hedges tend to adore this species. After a thorough pruning, it recovers quickly and looks fresh, full, and lovely faster than most can imagine.  Wax Leaf Privet-Ligustrum japonicum Has Several Common Names  Depending on what region in the United States you live in, you might know the Ligustrum japonicum the other common names, such as the following:  Curly Leaf Ligustrum Japanese Privet Privet Wax-leaf Privet The Evergreen Good Looks of Wax Leaf Privet  Wax leaf privet can reach a mature height of up to twelve feet tall with a six-foot width. Bright to dark green, glossy leaves oppose each other on brown stems. The leaf shape is a broad oval that grows up to four inches long.  During the spring, the wax leaf privet displays cross-shaped, white or cream flowers with four or five petals each. They are small in size--under an inch across--but abundant and lovely.  The flowers produce tiny flat berries that measure under a quarter inch. While they are not valuable for humans, your local wildlife, including birds and squirrels, will happily clean them as they drop. They provide excellent nutrition for wildlife, and you will enjoy watching your backyard visitors enjoy their windfall.  Order Your Wax Leaf Privet From TN Nursery Today  TN Nursery suggests wax leaf privet when a customer expresses a need for an evergreen shrub that will grow fast. Please place your order with us today. 

Black Willow Tree (Salix nigra)  Black Willow Tree: Salix nigra, or the black willow tree, is part of a large family of deciduous trees and shrubs. These species are hardy, fast-growing, and thrive in almost every USDA growing zone. In fact, this tree grows well from Maine to Texas and at nearly every point in between. Like most in the willow family, the black willow tree prefers the moderately moist, fertile soils surrounding swamps, bogs, ponds, river banks, and other wet locations. TN Nursery recommends the black willow tree for customers who have consistently moist areas--or even places suffering from water erosion. The black willow's strong and sprawling root system will help retain soil in these challenging conditions. When you plant this tree, find a full sun or a partially sunny location that will retain sufficient moisture. This species makes an outstanding addition to any water garden.  The Black Willow Trees Unique Appearance The name of the black willow signifies the tree's bark color, which is such a deep brown that it appears black in hue. As the black willow tree matures, it develops a rough texture, well-defined grooves, and shaggy scales. The branches are long, slender, and have a gentle droopiness. The tree's crown is full, usually forms an attractive, slightly asymmetrical shape, and can grow as tall as a hundred feet.  Dainty yellow blossoms appear in the early spring and bloom for several weeks. They give way to light green leaves. The leaves are thin, narrow--tapering to a tip--and have finely toothed edges. Each leaf measures as long as six inches. In autumn, the leaves generally turn pale to medium yellow.  Black Willow Tree is For Sale At TN Nursery  The black willow tree is an excellent solution if you have a wet property that suffers from soil erosion. TN Nursery is proud to grow the most robust, healthiest black willow tree specimens--please place your order today.

Willow Oak Tree Quercus phellos  Willow Oak Tree: Quercus phellos, or the willow oak tree, is one of the most sought-after trees among TN Nursery customers. This oak species is a North American native species originating in the southeastern region.  People adore this true for its voluminous shade and stately height. They also love the ever-evolving, colorful foliage it shows throughout the growing season. The leaves emerge light green in the spring and deepen to a true glossy green in the summer. Later in the year, they give way to amber and rust in the fall. The willow oak tree likes a warmer climate and full sunshine. It grows best in moist, woody soil that drains well. However, it can tolerate short periods of drought.   Willow Oak Tree Has A Graceful and Stately Appearance  The willow oak tree grows as high as a hundred feet at maturity, although most top out at around seventy feet tall. The canopy's spread can be almost forty feet wide, providing ample shade in time.  Its crown forms a lovely, domed top. While growing, the tree has smooth red-brown bark; as the tree ages, the bark darkens in hue and develops small ridges and furrows.  The tree develops gray-brown, slender branches and larger twigs that support the leafy canopy. Leaves grow in an alternate pattern as big as five inches long and an inch across. They are narrow, glossy, and have wavy edges.  The willow oak develops half-inch or larger, pleasantly round acorns with a textured, saucer-like cap. The acorns drop from the tree in the autumn each year. Order Your Willow Oak Tree From TN Nursery Today Plant a willow oak tree to shade your yard, create a focal point in a natural area, or define a property boundary. This specimen tree, Quercus phellos, is a customer favorite--please order your willow oak tree from TN Nursery today.

Pin Oak Tree (Quercus palustris) Pin Oak Tree: Quercus palustris, or the pin oak tree, is a tall deciduous shade tree beloved across most of the United States. It enjoys widespread popularity for its stately size, ample shade, and robust health. The pin oak tree is a North American native species that originated in Canada, New England, and the northern plains. Although it is a cool-weather species, it is also heat tolerant and will thrive in the moderate heat of the upper southern states and southern plains. Other common names for the pin oak tree are swamp oak and Spanish swamp oak. Pin Oak Tree Will Flourish with Little Help From You In the northern woods of the United States, the pin oak tree enjoys fertile, moist, woodsy soil, warm summer temperatures, and full or partial sunshine. It loves a lot of water, but it is also drought tolerant. Replicate these conditions when your pin oak tree is young, and it will develop into a hardy tree that will need little help from you later. When you plant your pin oak tree, find a sunny spot in the yard and give it plenty of space to spread as it grows. Work some mulch or compost into the earth around it to recreate the conditions that make this species flourish in nature--this material gives the pin oak tree essential nutrition for growth. Ensure your pin oak seedling receives about an inch of water each week until it establishes strong roots. The Pin Oak Tree Provides Ample Shade for Your Yard Pin oak trees grow to an average height of seventy feet and up to three feet of trunk diameter. As it matures, the crown forms a slightly rounded triangle shape but will round out more at the top in maturity. The bark is gray or light brown, sometimes with a lovely red tinge. Pin oak leaves are five inches long, elliptic-shaped, medium green, glossy, and have five lobes. They generally turn rust or burgundy in the fall. Order Your Quercus Palustris From TN Nursery Today TN Nursery takes great pride in providing healthy, hardy plants for our customers--order with confidence in our reputation today.

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 White Oak Trees Grows To A Towering Size and Lovely Green Beauty  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.

Spruce Pine Tree Spruce Pine Tree: Some call it the Virginia pine tree or Walter’s pine; others call it the spruce pine tree. This American native evergreen species originated in the wood forests along the east coast, from New York state south through Alabama. They thrive in a range of USDA growing zones, seemingly as unbothered by the southern New England cold as the hot and humid summers of the deep south. Most who purchase the spruce pine tree from TN Nursery need it for reforestation or to create natural areas. It is a long-lived tree that can survive as long as ninety years. The spruce pine tree is unconcerned about soil quality and can even flourish in depleted conditions--it will even grow in clay where other trees may fail to thrive. Spruce Pine Trees Are Tall In fact, they can reach a mature height of around seventy feet or more. Some love this tree because it is evergreen, displaying green color even when other trees go dormant for the winter. The tree bark is a hue between gray and light brown; it sheds from the tree to renew itself; it develops an interesting scaled texture as the tree matures. The spruce pine produces slightly twisted, dark green needles in pairs. The crown is pyramid-shaped while growing and becomes a slightly-rounded dome when mature. The limbs grow in dark green whorls. A mature tree drops a proliferation of large, open pine cones up to four inches long. Those who love making crafts and wreaths will often collect the pine cones for use in traditional holiday crafting. Order Your Spruce Pine Tree From TN Nursery Today If you want to naturalize a garden with a tall, evergreen species that will live a long time, TN Nursery recommends the spruce pine tree. Please place your order with us today.

Pitch Pine Tree (Pinus rigida) Pitch Pine Tree: Pinus rigida, or the pitch pine tree, is a fast-growing evergreen native to the east coast of the United States. It grows best from Maine through northern Georgia and west across the Great Lakes into the Minnesota plains. However, it is well-adaptable and worth a try in other areas of those growing zones. Besides commercial use for wood pulp and lumber, residents purchase the pitch pine tree to define a property's boundary or establish a wooded natural area. The pitch pine tree prefers full sunshine and well-drained soil. It is unfussy about soil quality and requires no care once its roots strengthen. Other common names for pinus rigida Other than pitch pine, Pinus rigida has these other common names: Black pine Hard pine Torch pine Yellow pine Northern pitch pine Each term refers to the same species. The Tall Pitch Pine Trees Appearance The pitch pine tree grows to a mature height of about seventy feet. The tree's top displays a roughly triangular shape as it grows but forms a softly rounded shape when full-grown. The trunk grows to about a two-foot diameter and bears thickened, yellowish-brown, deeply-furrowed bark. Pitch pine tree branches form interesting, gnarled shapes that droop gracefully. They form tufts of three- to five-inch needles in bundles of threes. The needles are medium green with a warm, golden undertone. The "fruit" of the pitch pine tree is its pine cone, which grows in attractive whorls of up to five cones. They are about three inches long with stiff, curved pines. The tree typically "drops" the pinecones in the fall. Order Your Pitch Pine Tree From TN Nursery Today If you need to add a tall, faster-growing tree to a natural area, please place your order for the pitch pine tree from TN Nursery today. We dig every order fresh, ensuring plant health. The pitch pine tree grows to a mature height of about seventy feet. The tree's top displays a roughly triangular shape as it grows but forms a softly rounded shape when full-grown. The trunk grows to about a two-foot diameter and bears thickened, yellowish-brown, deeply furrowed bark. Pitch pine tree branches form interesting, gnarled shapes that droop gracefully. They form tufts of three- to five-inch needles in bundles of threes. The needles are medium green with a warm, golden undertone. The "fruit" of the pitch pine tree is its pinecone, which grows in attractive whorls of up to five cones. They are about three inches long with stiff, curved pines. The tree typically "drops" the pinecones in the fall. Order Your Pitch Pine Tree From TN Nursery Today If you need to add a tall, faster-growing tree to a natural area, please place your order for the pitch pine tree from TN Nursery today. We dig every order fresh, ensuring plant health.

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 rot-resistant and sturdy for building barrels, homes, and railroad ties. Today, growers across the United States love the bald cypress tree's 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. 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. Bald Cypress Tree is An Evergreen Beauty 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 appear 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 is 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 always stays wet, the bald cypress tree could be an ideal solution. Please order from TN Nursery today   Bald cypress trees (Taxodium distichum) have several benefits when landscaping. Here are some of the key advantages: Aesthetics: Bald cypress trees are known for their striking appearance. They have a unique columnar shape with feathery, needle-like foliage that turns a beautiful coppery-red color in the fall. The distinctive form and seasonal color make them visually appealing and add interest to any landscape. Tolerance: Bald cypress trees are highly adaptable and can thrive in various soil types, including wet or poorly drained soils. They are mainly known for their ability to withstand flooding, which makes them an excellent choice for areas prone to periodic waterlogging or near water bodies. Longevity: These trees have an impressive lifespan, often lasting hundreds of years. Planting bald cypress trees in your landscape ensures you contribute to the property's long-term beauty and legacy. Erosion control: The extensive root system of bald cypress trees helps stabilize the soil and prevent erosion. They are often used in riparian areas, riverbanks, and wetlands to control natural erosion and protect against sediment runoff. Shade and cooling: Bald cypress trees can provide ample shade due to their large size and dense foliage. Planting them strategically in your landscape can help cool the surrounding areas during hot summers, reducing the need for air conditioning and creating more comfortable outdoor spaces. Wildlife habitat: These trees support a diverse range of wildlife. The dense foliage provides nesting sites and birds shelter, while the seeds and foliage serve as a food source. Additionally, the trees' unique structure often creates hollow areas that can serve as dens for various small mammals. Carbon sequestration: Like other trees, bald cypress trees play a crucial role in sequestering carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and mitigating climate change. Their ability to grow in wetland environments makes them especially effective at capturing and storing carbon. Low maintenance: Once established, bald cypress trees are relatively low maintenance. They are generally resistant to pests and diseases and require minimal pruning. However, it's important to note that they drop their leaves, so that seasonal leaf cleanup may be necessary. When incorporating bald cypress trees into your landscape, consider their mature size and potential for root expansion. Give them adequate space to grow and avoid planting them too close to structures or utility lines. Overall, the bald cypress tree's adaptability, aesthetic appeal, and numerous environmental benefits make it a valuable addition to landscaping projects.