Tag Archives: North American woods
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.
Pinon Pine: 7 Reasons to Buy, Grow, and Enjoy
From tasty pine nuts to fragrant resin and low-care planting, pinon pine gives food, scent, wildlife value, and curb appeal. Discover seven practical reasons to buy one.
Virginia Pine: 5 Fast Facts That May Surprise You
Quick guide to Virginia pine: fast growth, poor-soil tolerance, yard uses, wildlife benefits, and clear species comparisons.
Engelmann Spruce: 5 Uses You’ll Love
Explore five useful ways to use Engelmann spruce, from tonewood for guitars to reforestation and garden accents. Simple ideas for woodworkers and nature fans.
Weeping Pine: 7 Fascinating Facts
Discover what makes the weeping pine special, compare weeping white pine types, and get simple care tips to grow a striking garden specimen.
Mountain Hemlock: 5 Facts That Inspire
Learn five clear facts about the mountain hemlock, from its blue-green needles and cones to its place on high ridges and in gardens.
Balsam Poplar: 5 Uses You’ll Love
Five simple uses for balsam poplar and poplar balsam — balms from balsam poplar buds, soothing oils from western balsam poplar, home scenting, and DIY soaps.
Pinus Echinata: Top 5 Best Buys
Compare five top Pinus Echinata buys—from nursery seedlings and bonsai starters to bark extracts and restoration stock—plus simple selection and care tips for Shortleaf Pine.
