Quercus palustris ~ Pin OakPin Oak is a large native deciduous tree with a broad pyramidal crown and branches the reach in the direction of their location on the trunk (upper are upright, lower reaches down). Lower branches often break off leaving pin like stubs. The glossy deep green foliage is toothed and deeply lobed and turns deep red in fall. The round acorns have saucer shaped cups that barely cover the top. Best grown in full sun and rich, moist, acidic well drained

Liberty Holly is a dense upright evergreen shrub with distinctive heavily serrated glossy leaves on dark stems

Watch for canker

Water regularly

Valynor is also very urban tolerant

In addition to being highly attractive to bees

One of the standout features of Homefire Holly is its vibrant red berries

Non-showy gendered spring catkins can give way to husked nuts

It is commonly found in wetland areas

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typically measuring around 5 to 7 inches long

15' - 20’

Very tolerant of urban conditions once established