Tag Archives: North American woods
Shellbark Hickory: 7 Fascinating Facts
Discover why shellbark hickory is prized: massive nuts, seven leaflets, and clear differences from shagbark. Tips for growing and uses.
Flame Maple: 5 Fascinating Facts
Quick guide to flame maple: how its striking grain forms, why luthiers prize it, which amur and autumn flame maple show the best fall color, and what buyers should know.
Albidum Sassafras: 5 Facts Woodworkers and Gardeners Should Know
A quick guide to Albidum Sassafras. Learn how to ID it, its uses from cooking to woodworking, why wildlife likes it, and how its wood compares to walnut.
California Black Oak: 7 Fascinating Facts
Towering size, long life, heavy acorn crops, and strong regrowth make the California Black Oak a key part of local forests. Read these 7 clear facts.
Pignut Hickory: 5 Uses You Need to Know
From rich-tasting pignut hickory nuts to strong timber, explore five practical uses, health notes, and simple planting tips.
Oregon Oak: 5 Must-Know Facts
Quick, clear facts about the Oregon oak—where it grows, why its habitat is shrinking, the wildlife it supports, wood uses, and simple ways you can help.
Quaking Aspen: 5 Must-Have Benefits You Need
From wildlife habitat to erosion control, quaking aspen delivers five practical benefits for gardeners, land stewards, and wood users. Learn how these trees help ecosystems and yards.
Cedar Elm: 5 Facts You Should Know
A concise guide to the cedar elm tree: its appearance, mature size, wood uses, wildlife value, and simple care tips to help you plant or manage one.
Scotch Pine: 7 Best Buys
Seven top scotch pine buys: Christmas trees, pine oils, seeds, home fragrance and wood. Short reviews, price notes, and care tips to pick what fits your needs.
Slash Pine: 5 Key Benefits You Need to Know
Learn five clear benefits of the slash pine — carbon capture, wildlife habitat, timber value, fast growth, and practical planting tips.
