Oak leaf fallen from the tree over winter
Oak Leaf
Author: treeluv
American Beech Leaf
American Beech Tree leaves on a sunny winter day.
Maple Tree Lane
Majestic image of a country maple tree lane.
Work starts with the seedlings set in two nice rows.
One’s reward matures over the next 15-25 years and you have a laneway of maple trees.
Old Fallen Birch Tree
The paper birch tree is readily identified by it white paper bark that peels off.
This birch has fallen some time ago, life span of the birch is relatively short in comparison to other trees (100+ years) at about 30-40 years.
White trunk and branch bark is a unique feature of this tree and is a top landscaping pick for a feature tree in front yards.
We have many types of birch tree pictures at our Birch Trees page
American Beech Tree in Winter
Deciduous trees lose their leaves in the winter months and will produce new leaves in the Spring.
Many American Beech Trees hold some of their leaves during the Winter months making them readily identifiable.
Locus Trees
Autumn picture of honey locust trees .
The honey locust tree variety has smaller leaves than the regular honey locust.
Leaves turn a bright yellow and are pretty when the sun passes though on a bright Fall day.
Forest Winter Icicles
When the sun comes out in winter months it can cause the snow to melt off buildings creating long icicles.
Winter icicles can be quite striking to look at as the sunlight travels through them as seen in the above forest photo.
Maple Tree with Winter Leaves
Deciduous trees lose their leaves seasonally in the winter but some leaves like on this Maple Tree are still holding on.
This is true with some red oak trees where a few leaves will stay on the tree until spring.
We have lots of types of maple tree pictures and can been viewed on our Maple Trees page.
Row of Cedar Trees
Cedar being an evergreen tree makes for a great year round hedge.
These white cedar trees run the edge of a driveway and provide more of a wind break.
Many property owners plant a row of cedars as a property line break rather than use more expensive options such as a wood fence.
There are many types of cedar trees and more pictures can be found on our Cedar Trees page
Pine and Cedar Tree Decor
Making a natural center piece is easiest if you have access to branches of a pine and/or cedar tree.
The white pine and cedar are evergreen trees so creating a natural display can be done any time during the year,
Christmas is the best time. Especially with twinkle lights and a few snowy décor accessories.
We have lots of Pictures of Christmas Trees
Red Maple Tree
Red maples are an Autumn favorite.
The bigger the red maple tree, the bigger the red splash of color!
We have lots of pictures of Maple Trees
Wood Ski Rack
Winter snow has fallen and this wooden ski rack is waiting for some cross country skiers to arrive.
Snowy Branches
Crisp white fluffy snow accumulates on branches in the forest
White Pine Tree
A mature white pine is one of the taller trees in the forest.
In the evergreen tree class, because it retains it’s green needles year round.
In the Autumn a large perimeter bed of fallen needles is created .. which animals rummage around in and source the seeds found in pine cones
White Pine trees is readily identified by it’s soft needles.
3 Maple Trees
Telephoto image of three maple trees in a distant farmer’s field.
Nicely spaced apart, the image reveals how differently shaped the maple tree grows.
Maples tree are about 25-35 years old.
Birch Tree
Old fallen dead birch tree submersed in the lake’s water.
Wood Stools
Wood Stools are handy as they can be used for every day use or secondary seating, brought out for added seating.
These wood stools are cut out of solid wood and thus have a solid bottom and are relatively sturdy.
Without backs, the stool makes for a great space saver .. able to be tucked under a table or in a corner when not in use.
Nice part about the above designed wood stools, these are little more up scale design than the basic cut log pieces that one going to find around the outdoor firepit.
Note: These turned stools are not readily found and may require custom order or fabrication.
Hickory Tree Shagbark Nut
Picture of a Hickory Tree Shagbark Nut – Carya ovata
Hickory Tree Holden’s Shagbark
Hickory Tree Holden’s Shagbark Type
Hickory Tree Shagbark can be identified by its bark which has a shaggy appearance. The tree’s bark sticks out and look like it is going to fall off, as a result the shag bark tree name.
Hickory Tree Shagbark has a long tap root can be difficult to transplant. A transplanted hickory tree recovery can take up to two seasons to restart it’s growth … takes up to 10 plus years for hickory trees to produce shagbark nuts.
Hickory Trees – follow to see lots more Hickory Tree pictures!
Landscape Design with Metal Bench
Landscaping designs and layouts are dynamic not static.
Over time, the tree behind the metal bench has over taken the area around the seating area. It is easier, cheaper and faster to trim the tree when the bench is bolted down on a pad.
Garden Design Tip: Trees that over hang benches and seating areas can be messy and may result in stains on clothing
Garden Ponds with Fountain Ideas
Garden Fountain that sprays up in a cone shape is a popular design choice for larger gardens.
Garden fountain is attractive visually, nice soothing sound, invites birds to your garden and keeps oxygen in the water for fish.
Outdoor living space ideas have expanded greatly … and Huge selection of Patio & Garden Ponds, Fountains, pumps ideas can be found at stores lie Costco, The Home Depot, EBay, Amazon, Lowes … local garden centres …
Garden Fountain Tip: Savings can be best realized at end of season … but the selection is best the spring!
Weeping Birch Tree
Weeping Birch Tree is great feature tree in one’s garden with it’s graceful drooping downward branches.
This church landscape design features a large wood cross left to weather grey.
A Weeping Birch tree can be found in most garden nursery centres .. not so much in the big box building stores!
Eastern Arborvitae ‘Sherwood Moss’
Having trouble identifying a particular tree you would like to incorporate in your landscape design?
Why not pay a visit to your local arboretum. They do a fantastic job of labeling their trees and plants.
As indicated on the sign, the scientific name for the Eastern Arborvitae, Sherwood Moss is Thuja occidentalis.
Cedar Tree Leaves
Cedar trees provide contrast to the natural stone used in the feature wall behind.