Apr 26, 2024 · Five types of oak and as many pines populate the dry, rocky slopes at low elevations. Hillside blueberry, black huckleberry, and mountain laurel take advantage of sun …

The Blue Ridge Parkway is home to over a hundred species of trees, and throughout the year they put on a dramatic show. In spring, tulip trees and serviceberry produce vivid, eye-catching …

In the forests of the southern Blue Ridge Mountains, an ecosystem shift is occurring. Oak and hickory forests are giving way to maples and poplars that use more water as they grow. Greg …

Here is a list of North Carolina native trees that are well-suited for plantings in the Mountain Region. Never collect native plants from the wild as it will deplete natural ecosystems. When …

Oaks include white oak (Quercus alba), northern red oak (Quercus rubra), post oak (Quercus stellata), chinkapin oak (Quercus muehlenbergii), and Shumard oak (Quercus shumardii). …

Sep 4, 2023 · Because the Blue Ridge Mountains are so rich in biodiversity, with so many tall trees, the overlapping ranges inspire and seem to give off a distinct blue haze. There is a …

Aug 26, 2021 · Chestnut oak leaves and an acorn. Chestnut Oak Okay, so the chestnut oak (Quercus montana) is somewhat common among the Richmond area, but it truly thrives in the …

Mar 2, 2011 · Ever wonder why some deciduous trees hold onto their leaves throughout the winter? I have noticed especially young oaks and the lower branches of older oaks laden with …

The White Oak (Quercus alba), which many regard as simply the “finest tree,” gets its name from its pale-gray bark and the pale underside of its leaf. It is the most recognized and iconic of the …

Blue Ridge Parkway National Park Climate Change Atlas Tree Species Current and Potential Future Habitat, Capability, and Migration