Tag Archives: North American woods
Virginia Pine: A Complete Identification and Growing Guide
Virginia pine (Pinus virginiana) is a native eastern evergreen known for paired, twisted needles and small, prickly cones. This guide covers identification, habitat, growth, cultivation, uses, common problems, and comparisons with similar pines.
Engelmann Spruce Guide: Identification, Habitat, and Uses
Engelmann spruce is a high-elevation evergreen conifer native to western North America. This guide explains its identifying features, habitat, ecology, growth, wood uses, threats, and landscape requirements.
Weeping Pine Guide: Identification, Size, Care and Types
Weeping pine describes several pines with cascading branches or drooping foliage, most commonly Pinus strobus ‘Pendula’ in North American landscapes. This guide explains identification, mature size, planting, training, pruning, common problems, and differences among weeping pine types.
Mountain Hemlock (Tsuga mertensiana): Identification, Range, Ecology, and Growing Guide
Mountain hemlock is a long-lived evergreen conifer native to the cool, snowy mountains of western North America. This guide explains its identifying features, range, ecology, mature size, lookalikes, and cultivation needs.
Balsam Poplar Species Guide: Identification, Ecology and Uses
This guide explains how to identify balsam poplar and distinguish it from cottonwoods, aspens and balsam fir. Learn about its range, ecology, growth, wood uses, aromatic buds and safe, sustainable collection.
Pinus echinata (Shortleaf Pine): Complete Species Guide
*Pinus echinata*, commonly called shortleaf pine, is a native southeastern United States conifer in the pine family, Pinaceae. This guide explains its identification, range, habitat, fire ecology, conservation, uses, and establishment.
Port Orford Cedar: Tree Identification, Wood Properties, Lumber, Decking, and Arrow Uses
This guide explains Port Orford cedar identification, native range, wood properties, durability, and root-disease concerns. It also covers lumber, decking, arrows, cultivation, comparisons, and responsible sourcing.
What Is Heart Pine? History, Properties, and Flooring Guide
Heart pine is resin-rich heartwood most closely associated with mature longleaf pine and is often reclaimed from historic structures. This guide covers its history, identification, properties, flooring options, installation, costs, and responsible sourcing.
Western Larch: A Guide to Identification, Ecology, and Uses
Western larch, Larix occidentalis, is a large deciduous conifer native to the inland Pacific Northwest. This guide explains its identification, range, ecology, fire adaptations, wood properties, and differences from similar larches.
Western Yellow Pine: Identification, Range, Uses, and Growing Guide
Western yellow pine is a historical name for ponderosa pine (*Pinus ponderosa*), a large evergreen native to western North America. This guide covers its aliases, identification, range, ecology, cultivation, look-alikes, risks, and wood uses.
