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Black Walnut
The Black Walnut tree, Juglans nigra, is prized for its wood and shade. This biochemical is toxic to many plants such as the tomato, potato, black and blue berries, and other plants that may grow within a 50 to 60 foot radius of the trunk. Not all plants are sensitive to juglone and many trees, vines, shrubs, and flowers will thrive in close proximity to a Black Walnut tree. This deciduous tree makes a wonderful shade tree, and when planted for a wood plantation, makes a great long-term investment. The nuts are large and plump and crack out of the shell easily. The roots of the black walnut produce a substance known as juglone (5-hydroxy-alpha-napthaquinone). It has massive, upright spreading, open branches. Black Walnut trees are a large, moderately growing, majestic tree. This tree has moderate water requirements and is tolerant to drought. ... additional info
Fraser Fir A great ornamental and Christmas tree because of its density and compactness. The Fraser Fir, Abies Fraseri, is a classy, tall, fir tree that has short dark-green needles with silver undersides. Fraser Firs will grow in most locations but must have good drainage. It is among the most classy of conifers. This dense evergreen tree has wood that is light, soft, not strong and coarse-grained. It is grown extensively for Christmas trees in North Carolina, where it is ranked as the number one Christmas tree by the Christmas tree industry. Fraser Fir is a medium-sized tree, 40 to 70 feet high and one to more than two feet in diameter. |
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