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Autumn Olive
The upper surface of the leaves is dark green to grayish-green in color, while the lower surface is covered with silvery white scales, a conspicuous characteristic that can be seen from a distance when the leaves move. The Autumn Olive tree, Elaeagnus umbellata, is a medium sized tree or a large shrub reaching heights of 20 plus feet. The small (less than one-quarter inch) fleshy fruits range in color from pink to red, are finely dotted with pale scales, and are produced in abundance each year. This deciduous tree is a good plant for fast growing windbreaks and for wildlife food and cover. Wild life such as wild turkey, pheasant, quail and dove relish its fruit. The leaves, borne alternately on the stems, are generally oval in shape, approximately 1-3 inches long, and lack teeth. The small light yellow flowers bloom in late April and May. ... additional information
Black Walnut - Thomas Black Many people plant these trees not only for the abundant crop of nuts, but as a timber investment for their children’s future. The 'Thomas Black' Black Walnut tree, Juglans nigra, 'Thomas Black', is one of the most popular nut trees in America, not only because of its expensive wood, but the nuts are in high demand for cookies, cakes and ice-cream. tall, and one mature tree often sells for several thousand dollars. Black Walnust trees reach up to 50 ft. The nuts are rounder in shape than common walnut. It produces many bushels of nuts large in size and easily cracked. The straw colored kernels are tangy flavored and delicious. This deciduous majestic shade tree is one of the trouble free trees to grow. |
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