Five Famous New England Trees

Although we often take them for granted, trees are an important fixture of life.  They make our surroundings more beautiful, provide shelter and food for wildlife, and are an important natural resource.  Here in New England, impressive trees are a fact of life.  We...

American Dogwood Tree

The American Dogwood Tree, Cornus Florida The blooming of the American Dogwood tree is a tell-tale sign that spring has arrived.  These trees reach a height of 30 feet at most, and produce white, pink or red bracts with a center of bright yellow flowers. Once the heat...

Tree Feature: Saucer Magnolia

The Saucer Magnolia, Magnolia soulangeana As the bleak winter fades away and nature begins to show signs of life again, one of the first trees to flower and bloom is the beautiful Saucer Magnolia. This tree is known in some areas as the Tulip Tree, even though it is...

The Sugar Maple

The Sugar Maple, also known as Acer saccharum, is a beautiful addition to any yard!  Sugar Maples are known for their bright, eye-catching foliage during Autumn, especially in New England, and are one of the largest trees in the hardwoods family! Sugar Maple...