Nothing says spring like Red Maple, Acer rubrum. Once those leave come out there will be caterpillars all over this native tree.

Ostrya virginiana is called Hophornbeam because of its fruits, which look like hops strung along the branches.

Arrowwood, Viburnum dentatum, becomes a bushier bush after pruning. #nativeplants #gardening #treetalknatives #newengland

Our series on Native Trees continues with Eastern Hemlock, Tsuga canadensis.