Shade Trees

Pan & Plank Bird Feeder Kit Includes: 1 Plank 36" In Length 1 Pan 1 Gallon of Bird Seed Mix (You Choose What Type of Birds You Want To Feed) 4 Screws (use 2 to attach the plank to your railing and 2 to attach pan to end of plank) Assembly is super easy... It's also advised to drill a few small holes in the bottom of the feeder pan so the pan will drain when it rains or snows. * We sell about 40 of these per day. All wood is derived from yellow pine tree logs right on our nursery farm and cut from our sawmill and are made to order. Shipping will be 3-6 days after we receive your order. ************************************************************************************* If you want birds unlike anything you've ever seen, forget bird feeders that are difficult for birds to feast from. At TN Nursery, we have a pan and plank combo you can place on the fence or rail of your porch and watch the birds flock to it. We have a video attached with the pan on our front deck,  and we get to watch all types of birds flock to this simple pan and plank method that enables bird lovers to view them right off their deck or porch railing.  Our Bird Feeder Is Well Made, Engineered By Hand, and Will Last For Many Years We guarantee you that you will be amazed and never before will you see so many red cardinals,  wrens, finches, and other types of birds as you are about to experience them. Pan and Plank Feeder Was Invented By a Lynchburg Tennessee 86-Year-Old Man Living In The Heart Of Jack Daniels Area This idea came from an elderly 86-year-old retired law officer living in Lynchburg, TN. He is an avid bird watcher, and we visited his home and were amazed at the red birds flocking to his pan and plank feeder.  The Resilience of The Feeder Pan Each pan is made from (weather-proof) galvanized steel with low sides, so homeowners can attach this to their decks or porch railings and see a bountiful supply of birds. The Plank Is Cut From Pine Tree Logs On Site The plank is made from yellow pine wood 1x4"x36". It is long enough to put on the railing so the birds will not spill seeds on your deck. Dennis saws each one of these planks by hand. It's not some plastic piece that will break off quickly; this is hand sawed from pine logs.   SEE OUR VIDEO OF BIRDS FLOCKING TO THIS FEEDER KIT https://youtu.be/78XVXqeS8NQ  

Green Japanese Maple Trees - Acer palmatum Tree is highly sought after in the US   PLEASE NOTE- THESE HAVE GREEN LEAVES IN SPRING AND SUMMER AND IN THE FALL SEASON THE LEAVES TURN RED Green Japanese Maple, Acer Palmatum Tree Qualities: In the early spring, the leaves appear in clusters of 3-5 on 10-15 cm long sprouts. The leaves have a slightly sharp flavor and a delightful fragrance. This Japanese maple is cultivated for foliage, with new varieties developed for improved decorative qualities. The leaves are a shade of green similar to the Norway Maple tree and require occasional watering while young. Japanese maples are easy to grow, make beautiful accents to any garden, and can be made into lovely bonsai plants. They are also popular as house plants because they can tolerate low light conditions well. You can easily purchase Acer palmatum TN Nursery and get it shipped to your door. Liven up your garden with Tn Nurseries Green Japanese Maple Tree, Acer palmatum, one of the best trees for shade!  Acer palmatum, a Japanese Maple tree, grows moderately, so you'll have a big tree in no time. It's also one of the easiest-to-grow plants  Acer palmatum is an excellent choice for anyone who wants the beauty and security of a mid-sized tree. Its ability to grow in any soil condition makes it a perfect choice for urban dwellers. If you want an easy tree with good disease resistance, buy Acer palmatum today!  The Green Japanese Maple, Acer palmatum, an excellent plant, is unique and has been honored by the Japanese emperor with a name that means "true maple."  The Japanese maple is an excellent choice for planting in your yard, especially if you're searching for the perfect shade tree. It can also be used to create intricate bonsai. If you're looking for the perfect shade tree or to spruce up your yard, Acer palmatum should do the trick! This phenomenal plant attracts admirers from around the world and is well-suited for bonsai. Buy Green Japanese Maples, Acer palmatum, today and enjoy this majestic plant in your yard or garden!

Weeping Willow Tree (Salix babylonica) Weeping Willow Tree, Salix babylonica, is a graceful tree famous for its long, drooping branches and dense light green leaves. When TN Nursery customers seek advice on a fast-growing tree, the weeping willow tree is a typical recommendation. This species can grow up to two feet in a single growing season--faster than most others. Salix babylonica is an Asian native species that American gardeners and landscapers in almost every USDA plant hardiness zone adopted the species over the past many decades. As a result, it's now naturalized to the United States and is ubiquitous across our landscape. This deciduous shade tree is intriguing and lovely, making it a favorite for many. The Weeping Willow Tree Can Help Fight Soil Compaction Like many other tree species, the weeping willow prefers well-drained soils in either full sunshine or partial shade. However, the weeping willow tree might help lessen your trouble if you struggle with soil compaction. The tree has an extensive root system that is relatively shallow but spread as far as fifty feet wide. As your tree grows, the roots will shoot underground in every direction, acting as a subterranean tiller and de-compacting the earth from below its surface. As a result, your ground will absorb rainwater better due to the loosened texture instead of running off in torrents that would eventually cause soil erosion. The Whimsical Appearance of the Weeping Willow Tree The weeping willow tree captures the imagination--you can almost picture sweet little storybook gnomes living beneath its branches. The fifty-foot tree can also get as wide as forty feet. It forms an asymmetrical crown that's rounded. The tree's trunk is dark brown to charcoal with interesting furrowed patterns. The branches display lovely silvery green, elongated oval leaves that measure four to six inches long and a half-inch wide. After maturing, this tree may only require occasional pruning to remove branches that could crack under the weight of the lovely foliage.  Order Your Weeping Willow Tree From TN Nursery Today The weeping willow tree is a lovely, graceful tree with a shorter stature but profuse greenery. Order yours 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. The 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.

Red Oak Tree (Quercus rubra) Red Oak Tree: Quercus rubra, the American Red Oak Tree, is a relatively fast-growing deciduous tree. The red oak tree is a North American native species, first noted in the hardwood forests of the Appalachian Mountains. People adore this tree for its late summer to fall show of color. That's when the green leaves turn fiery red and remain on the tree for several weeks. Common Names for the Quercus rubra Tree: Quercus rubra has several common names, including the following: American Red Oak Eastern Red Oak Mountain Red Oak Northern Red Oak Red Oak Each name refers to the same species, but different regions call it by other names. The Red Oak Tree Is a Wildlife Refuge The red oak tree is a beautiful addition to your local ecosystem. Here are a few visitors you might see: During the spring, birds will build their nests and raise their young among the camouflage of the large emerging leaves and the sturdy branches. Bees and butterflies will visit the small yellow and green flowers in the last weeks of spring and pollinate your garden. Later in the season, the tree will drop large reddish-brown acorns. You will see squirrels busily collecting them to store away for the months of winter scarcity. Deer may also visit your yard in the winter to forage for acorns left behind by the squirrels--this is an essential food source for them. If you love watching animals, you will love watching your red oak tree grow into an active wildlife hub. The Attractive Good Looks of the Red Oak Tree The red oak tree grows to an average height of around seventy feet and has a canopy approximately the same width. The crown has a pleasing, rounded shape on maturity, making it a lovely specimen in any yard. The leaves are large--up to seven inches--and have seven or more lobes. The foliage is green with a warm undertone in the summer before turning to its more famous bright red in the late summer or early autumn. Order Your Red Oak Tree From TN Nursery Today TN Nursery ships out only the healthiest plants--please order your red oak tree from us 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.  The Graceful and Stately Appearance of the Willow Oak Tree  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.

Chestnut Oak Trees Chestnut oak trees are known for having giant leaves and deep-green leaves. It could be more attractive to some people if it had more colors throughout the year. Love Chestnut Oak Trees? Do you want to make your backyard more beautiful? This tree is hardy, fast-growing, and drought-tolerant. Furthermore, it can thrive in areas where other oaks can't. Already water-wise and easy to maintain, you'll never have to worry about your chestnut oak tree going dry. It's also great for erosion protection! Plus, over 200 years of beauty in your lawn and tons of shade. Chestnut Oak Trees are Drought-tolerant and fast-growing; this tree will be the perfect addition to your yard or garden.  For those needing a sturdy and stable tree that can withstand the harsh conditions of nature like wind, snow, and ice, this is the tree for you! Chestnut oak is a beautiful tree that can exist in harsh conditions other oak types can't handle. Rich in flavor, the chestnut oak's acorns are a staple food for squirrels, deer, and other woodland creatures. Chestnut oak's acorns are a staple food for squirrels, deer, and other woodland creatures.  Their strong branches are perfect for building furniture with low-quality hardwood like pine. The chestnut oak can also be grown as an ornamental tree or windbreak. The chestnut oak is perfect for any backyard landscape! Not only will it grow taller than other white oaks, but it also has a more pleasant smell than its counterparts. Find your perfect Chestnut Oak from our extensive selection of trees now!

Red Maple Tree (Acer rubrum) Red Maple Tree: Acer rubrum, formerly Acer sanguineum, or the common name red maple, is an American native deciduous tree species. TN Nursery hears from customers who seek this stunning tree as a shade tree, accent tree, or specimen in their gardens. It grows in almost every region of the contiguous United States. Other names for the red maple tree include the following: Carolina Maple Curled Maple Scarlet Maple Soft Maple Swamp Maple Where (and How) to Plant Your Red Maple Tree The red maple tree is relatively easy to care for. You will meet its critical needs when you plant it. It starts with location --select a sunny site that will receive at least six hours of daily sunshine. The partial sun will also suffice, although the colors may be less brilliant. This species adapts to many soil types but requires the soil to have woody material when you plant it. Think of the growing conditions in its native woods--which makes perfect sense! Amend the soil with hardwood mulch, peat moss, compost, or leaf litter. After planting, you will only need to mulch around the tree once in spring and again in the fall. Once planted, the seedling needs about an inch of water every week, especially during the hottest summer days. However, the red maple tree will become drought-tolerant after the roots grow strong and healthy. The Tall and Handsome Looks of the Red Maple Tree The red maple tree can grow tall--up to 120 feet and with a 50-foot wide canopy. The trunk can be upward of six feet in diameter! It is certainly impressive when it reaches its mature size. Early spring brings large, showy magenta or bright red flowers that grow in charming clusters. They are a welcome sight and one of the earliest bloomers of spring. The blossoms have a light, floral fragrance that signals the arrival of spring. The leaves unfurl in a soft green in the spring and deepen to a dark green shade. Leaves are three-lobed and can measure six inches long and two to four inches across. In the later part of the summer, the color changes again to a rich copper or red--giving the tree its name. Order Your Red Maple Tree From TN Nursery Today If you want a lovely shade tree that brings bright red color to the autumn landscape, then the red maple tree is an excellent selection. Order from TN Nursery today

Sugar Maple Tree  Sugar Maple Tree: Acer leucoderme, a subspecies of the silver maple tree, is best known as the sugar maple. It is a deciduous American native tree found in many USDA growing zones. Gardeners and landscapers include this tree in the landscape thanks to its stately size and shape, generous canopy, and sweet sap (maple syrup). The species grows well in full sunshine with adequate watering or partial shade. The sugar maple tree is a durable, easy-care species. It is drought-tolerant, cold-tolerant, heat-tolerant, insect-resistant, disease-resistant, and compaction-tolerant. It can even tolerate high-moisture content clay soils if it drains well. Acer leucoderme, a Tree of Many Names You may find several common names as you search for information about the sugar maple tree. Some people interchange these names--the trees are all closely related members of Acer saccharum. River Maple Swamp Maple Silverleaf Maple Silver Maple Water Maple Hard Maple White Maple Chalk Maple Leucoderme Northern Sugar Maple The Sugar Maple Tree Is a Good-natured Species In its native forests, the sugar maple tree grows near swamps, riverbeds, and on fertile floodplains. It loves a well-drained spot in your yard, but it will survive short droughts, quickly perking up after a restorative rainfall. The sugar maple requires plenty of woody organic materials. When you plant your tree, add wood mulch, peat moss, or another nitrogen-rich compost or fertilizer when you plant it. Follow up by adding these materials twice annually. Besides these needs, your sugar maple tree will need very little from you, especially after the roots strengthen. The Sugar Maple Tree Provides Plenty of Shade The sugar maple tree may reach a mature height of approximately eighty feet. It will develop a pleasantly rounded, dense crown about forty feet wide, providing ample shade. Sugar maple tree leaves are about three inches long, opposing, and lobed. They present in a glossy green during spring and summer and put on a show of orange and russet during the fall. The bark of a sugar maple tree is a nutty, rich brown but sometimes with a creamy-white chalkiness on its upper trunk. Order Your Sugar Maple Tree From TN Nursery Today TN Nursery digs each tree fresh and ships quickly, ensuring you receive the healthiest plants possible. You can order confidently today.

Silver Maple Tree (Acer saccharinum)  Silver Maple Tree: Acer saccharinum, or the silver maple tree, is a deciduous, American native tree found in almost every state. Gardeners and landscapers covet this tree for its lovely shape, generous foliage, and sugary-sweet sap or maple syrup. It grows well in full sunshine or partially sunny conditions. The silver maple tree is drought-tolerant, heat-tolerant, pest-resistant, cold-tolerant, compaction-tolerant, and disease-resistant. It also seems to grow well in wet clay soil, which can smother less hardy trees. Acer saccharinum, a Tree of Many Names You might find several common names as you search for information about the silver maple tree. Each nickname refers to the same species--Acer saccharinum. River Maple Silverleaf Maple Swamp Maple Water Maple White Maple Hard Maple Leucoderme Northern Sugar Maple Sugar Maple The Silver Maple Tree Is a Good-natured Species The silver maple tree loves moist but well-drained soil. In nature, it grows near swamps, riverbeds, and flood plains. However, it can also tolerate short drought spells, returning to good health after a refreshing rain shower. As a forest native, the silver maple tree also loves plentiful woody organic materials. Amend the soil with mulch, peat moss, or other nitrogen-rich compost or fertilizer when you plant it and twice yearly. Besides these two factors, your silver maple tree will demand little from you once it establishes its root system. The Grand Good Looks of the Silver Maple Tree The silver maple tree is a fast grower, achieving up to six feet of growth annually. It reaches a height of eighty to a hundred feet when mature, and the large, lovely canopy can be up to sixty feet across. The crown is pleasantly round. The silver maple tree takes its name from the five-lobed leaves. The tops of the leaves are a vivid, medium-green hue. However, the underside of each leaf--and the stems--are a silvery white tone. As the breeze lifts the leaves, the tree has a silver cast from afar. The silver maple tree's bark is a rich dark brown bark that self-exfoliates as it matures to ensure a healthy, long life. Order Your Silver Maple Tree From TN Nursery Today TN Nursery proudly digs our trees fresh and ships them quickly to ensure you receive the healthiest specimens. You can order confidently today.

Northern Privet (Ligustrum ibolium) Northern Privet: Ligustrum ibolium, or the northern privet, is a flowering evergreen shrub that provides even colder climates with year-long green foliage. TN Nursery suggests the northern privet (or north privet) for any gardener who needs a hedge that grows fast--two to three feet per growing season--and in almost any USDA plant hardiness zone. This species thrives in either full sun or partial sunny conditions. The northern privet is a cold-hardy species. It can withstand the cold temperatures of the upper midwest, New England, and the Great Lakes regions. Even in these frigid climates, gardeners can trim off any ice damage that could occur, and the shrub will fill back in without any problem. How TN Customers Use Northern Privets in Their Yards Northern privet generally reaches a mature height between twelve to fifteen feet and a width of eight to ten feet. Although they can grow high, they are also highly forgiving of trimmings to keep them shaped into a lower profile. Here are three reasons why TN Nursery customers order the northern privet: Border planting: Install the northern privet as a garden border. Let it grow tall in the back row, or trim it back for the middle row. Foundation planting: Many gardeners use northern privet along their homes' foundation, especially on a west- or south-facing sunny side where less tolerant plants might wither. It will accept trimming below window eight and look full and plush again in record time. Privacy hedge: Homeowners who want to shield a deck, patio, pool, or hot tub from prying eyes will let their northern privet hedge grow unchecked. Northern Privet Has a Vibrant, Fresh Look This evergreen shrub is beautiful, with bright green leaves that will be a welcome color even in the dreariness of winter. The leaves are glossy and oval with a well-defined tip. Leaves grow toward the ends of sturdy brown stems. The plant has small, creamy white flowers with small petals that blossom in attractive clusters. The soft floral scent attracts bees in the early season. Order your Northern Privet From TN Nursery Today Northern privet is a classic evergreen hedge appropriate in many USDA growing zones. Please place your order with TN Nursery 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.  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. 

Sweet Gum Tree Sweet Gum Tree: Liquidambar styraciflua, or the sweet gum tree, is a tall, stately tree that performs well in the moderately warm USDA plant hardiness zones. The sweet gum tree is a native species to North America, often occurring in nature in flood plains, near swamps of marshlands, or near river tributaries. Although it can reach as much as 120 feet high, it generally averages approximately seventy feet at maturity. Gardeners and landscapers love this tree for its easy temper and the lack of care after the roots develop. TN Nursery recommends the sweet gum tree for customers seeking a tall tree that will be heat-tolerant and drought-tolerant. Another great reason to select the sweet gum tree is to help de-compact your soil. If you have compacted soil in your yard, the sweet gum tree loosens the ground with a shallower root system that grows wider than most trees--breaking up the soil as those roots strengthen. Other Common Names for Sweet Gum Tree Some gardeners prefer other common names for Liquidambar styraciflua. Here are a few: American Sweet Gum Redgum Red Sweet Gum Sweetgum Sweet Gum Sweetgum Tree Gumball Tree These nicknames mostly describe the fruit of this tree--one to three-inch pods shaped like gumballs that appear every autumn. The pods contain seeds, which your local birds and squirrels will feast on throughout the winter.  The Grand Stature of the Sweet Gum Tree Makes It Wonderful for Shade The sweet gum tree generally stays around a hundred feet when fully grown but sometimes grows taller. As it matures, the crown forms a pyramid-like shape with a rounded top. The trunk of this tree is sturdy and large to support its grand height--it can be as much as three to four feet in diameter. Its bark is light- to medium-gray and displays an intriguing, ridged pattern. The sweet gum tree leaves are multi-lobed and form a star shape upon maturation. They have slightly serrated edges, a dark green hue, and can be up to eight inches across. The canopy of the sweet gum tree turns amber, orange, russet, and purple in the autumn. The “gumballs” appear around the end of August and continue to develop through the early fall. Throughout the winter, they drop from the tree, much to the delight of your wintertime garden visitors. Order Your Sweet Gum Tree from TN Nursery The sweet gum tree is an excellent landscaping choice for anyone who needs a tall shade tree but has soil compaction. Order your sweet gum tree from TN Nursery today.

Black Gum Tree (Nyssa sylvatica) Black Gum Tree: Nyssa sylvatica, or the black gum tree, is a tall and lovely tree that will flourish in the moderately warm USDA plant hardiness zones. The black gum tree is a native species of the United States. In nature, you might see it in high woodlands, near swamplands or marshes, or occasionally in a floodplain. They are drought-tolerant after they mature but need an inch of weekly watering during the first growing season. People choose the black gum tree for its easy going nature and pretty colors, especially its fiery red fall color. The black gum tree demands little from the gardener except a sunny to partial sun spot in the yard. Nyssa sylvatica Has Several Common Names Some gardeners prefer other common names for Nyssa sylvatica: Black gum Tree Black Gum Tree Black Tupelo Tree Common Tupelo Tree Cotton Gum Tree Nyssa Tree Pepperidge Tree Sour Gum Tree Tupelo Gum Tree The Black Gum Tree Is Grand and Handsome The black gum tree is a tall, medium-sized, and handsome tree. Each tree will grow to a mature height between forty to seventy feet. The species will develop a pyramidical crown with a rounded rather than a sharp shape at the top. The trunk will be three to four feet in diameter, proportionate to the height. The bark is medium to dark gray, with attractive furrows and ridges. The black gum tree bears glorious deep green leaves with a pale green underside. Each leaf may measure about six inches long and three inches wide and have an elliptical shape and a blunt point at the tip. In the fall, those leaves will display gorgeous fiery red colors. Each black gum tree can produce clusters of fruits that emerge around the end of August and continues to bear the fruit throughout the first weeks of autumn. Local wildlife, including squirrels, chipmunks, deer, and birds, will enjoy harvesting this feast into the early winter. Order Your Black Gum Tree From TN Nursery The black gum tree is a beautiful, mid-sized tree that will provide lovely green foliage in the summer and blazing red color in the autumn--please place your order with TN Nursery today.

Sassafras Tree  Sassafras Tree: Sassafras albidum, or the sassafras tree, is a beautiful species. TN Nursery suggests this tree for gardeners who want an appealing and graceful shade tree.  It grows best in the moderate USDA growing zones, from southern New England to the Great Lakes, Great Plains, and mid-south.  This species is a native of two continents--North America and Asia. Some call it the Laurel of the Iroquois, honoring the Native Americans who found many uses for the sassafras tree.  This deciduous tree grows up to seventy feet high and attracts many backyard visitors: moths, butterflies, songbirds, squirrels, and chipmunks, to name a few.  Sassafras albidum: One Species, Many Names  Besides the common name sassafras tree,  you may hear gardeners call Sassafras albidum by these other nicknames:  Cinnamon Wood Common Sassafras Mitten Tree Sassafras (dropping the "tree" after the name) White Sassafras  Sassafras Tree Is Easy to Grow and Maintain  In nature, this species grows with no human intervention--along roadsides, at the edges of wooded areas, in open meadows, and randomly throughout the upper great plains region.  They are heat-resistant and drought-resistant. Sassafras trees can even survive in heavy or compacted soils. All the Sassafras tree asks of you is to locate it in a sunny to partial-sun spot in your yard and to water it during its early growth phase.  The Thick Canopy of the Sassafras Tree Provides Relief From the Heat  This erect, tall tree has a dark brown trunk, sometimes with a burgundy hue, and lovely foliage, making it popular for use in any landscape. Alternating, lobed, medium green leaves measure four to six inches long and approximately two to four inches across. The underside of the leaves is a pale green or creamy white.  In the late spring, females bear four- to five-petal yellow to yellow-green flowers. After blooming, they produce blue to black fruits that emerge in the middle of summer but ripen in the fall. You will love watching local wildlife harvest these fruits.  In autumn, the sassafras tree puts on a vibrant show of red, orange, and yellow.  Order Your Sassafras Tree From TN Nursery Today The sassafras tree will make a grand statement and provide shade for your yard. Order yours from TN Nursery today.