Cornaceae (Dogwood Family) Synonym(s): Roughleaf Dogwood, Drummond’s Dogwood, Rough-leaf Dogwoodsier, Red-twig Dogwood, Midwestern Roughleaf Dogwood Base Flower Color: White, GreenReproductive Phenology: Apr-Jul; Aug-Oct For more information about this plant, Click Here.
Category Archives: Shrub/Tree
Eastern Wahoo (Euonymus atropurpureus Jacq. var. atropurpureus)
Celastraceae (Bittersweet Family) Synonym(s): Burningbush, Eastern Wahoo, Burning Bush, Wahoo, Waahoo, Whahoo, Spindle Tree Base Flower Color: Brown (incl. Maroon)Reproductive Phenology: May-Jul; Aug-Oct For more information about this plant, Click Here. Similar Species: Hearts-A-Burstin (Euonymus americanus L.)
Tulip Poplar (Liriodendron tulipifera)
Magnoliaceae (Magnolia Family) Synonym(s): Tulip Tree, Yellow Poplar, Whitewood Base Flower Color: Green, Yellow, OrangeReproductive Phenology: Apr, MayNotes: The state tree of Tennessee was designated in 1947. It was chosen for its historical significance to pioneer settlers and its prevalence throughout the state. The tree is known for its tulip-shaped leaves, yellow-green flowers, and forContinue reading “Tulip Poplar (Liriodendron tulipifera)”
Catawba Rhododendron (Rhododendron catawbiense Michx.)
Ericaceae (Heath Family) Synonym(s): Catawba Rosebay, Purple Rhododendron, Red Laurel, Catawba Rhododendron, Mountain Rosebay Base Flower Color: Pink , PurpleReproductive Phenology: Apr , May , JunNotes: This plant has high severity poison characteristics. For more information about this plant, Click Here.
Flame Azalea (Rhododendron calendulaceum (Michx.) Torr.)
Ericaceae (Heath Family) Base Flower Color: Red , Orange , YellowReproductive Phenology: May , JunNotes: This plant has high severity poison characteristics. For more information about this plant, Click Here.
Silky Dogwood (Cornus amomum ssp. obliqua (Raf.) J.S. Wilson)
Cornaceae (Dogwood Family) Synonym(s): Kinnikinnik, Pale Dogwood, Red Willow, Silky Cornel, Swamp Dogwood Base Flower Color: Green, WhiteReproductive Phenology: May, Jun, Jul For more information about this plant, Click Here.
Cumberland False Rosemary (Conradina verticillata Jennison)
Lamiaceae (Mint Family) Synonym(s): Rocky Top, Conradina Montana, Cumberland Rosemary Base Flower Color: PinkReproductive Phenology: May, Jun, JulBloom Notes: Federally listed as Threatened For more information about this plant, Click Here.
Winter Creeper (Euonymus fortunei Turcz. Hand.-Maz.)
Celastraceae (Bittersweet Family) Synonym(s): Wintercreeper, Climbing Euonymus, Fortune’s Spindle Base Flower Color: Green, WhiteReproductive Phenology: May, JunBloom Notes: This plant can either be a liana (i.e., a woody plant with a vine-like growth form) or a shrub (i.e., a woody plant with several stems growing from the base). This is the shrub version. I doContinue reading “Winter Creeper (Euonymus fortunei Turcz. Hand.-Maz.)”
Pawpaw (Asimina triloba (L.) Dunal)
Annonaceae (Custard-Apple Family) Synonym(s): Common Pawpaw, Custard Apple, Indian Banana, Wild Banana Base Flower Color: Red, Brown (incl. Maroon) (incl. Maroon)Reproductive Phenology: Mar, Apr, MayNotes: A native small understory tree or large shrub that typically grows 15-20′ tall (sometimes to 30′) and occurs in low-bottom woods, wooded slopes, ravines, and along streams. This plant bearsContinue reading “Pawpaw (Asimina triloba (L.) Dunal)”
Sassafras (Sassafras albidum (Nutt.) Nees)
Lauraceae (Laurel Family) Base Flower Color: Green, YellowReproductive Phenology: Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul For more information about this plant, Click Here.