Name: Lady Fern
Soil: Rich, moist soil. Water Intake: Water regularly when planting lady ferns in a new spot. Once established, however, the plants are somewhat drought resistant. Adaptations: The root system is fibrous and allows it to spread and collect every drop of water around it and store energy in the rhizomes. This root system is an adaptation that allows the plant to thrive in arid conditions and limited soil environments. For More Information... |
Name: Passion Berry
Soil: Moist soil. Water Intake: If grown outside, the plant may need water every day to keep the soil moist. Inside, the plant should be watered at least once a week. Lots of water. Adaptations: The roots often resprout even if the top is killed. Can take temperatures into the upper 20's (°F) without serious damage. For More Information... |
Name: Pecan Tree
Soil: sandy loam soils Water Intake:Well capacity for pecans should be approx.- 4000 gal/acre/day Adaptations: Shedding, thin bark, pecan scab or leaf blotch, and lightweight shell. For More Information... |
Name: Lime Tree
Soil: good-draining, rich soil in the full sun Water Intake: Lime trees need consistent moisture to grow well. Water the soil deeply once or twice a week, rather than frequent shallow watering. When the soil is dry to about 6 inches, water the lime tree. Adaptations: Citrus trees have small white or purplish flowers, which are strongly scented and produce nectar. Both scent and nectar are adaptations for attracting insects, which are the pollinators of the flowers of citrus trees. |
Name: White Spruce
Water Intake: low water intake Soil: It grows best on well-drained, moist fertile soils. It doesn't grow well near sluggish water. Adaptation: has needles to retain heat, shed snow, and lose less water |
Name: Shagbark Hickory
Water Intake: grows best with precipitation levels between 29 in.-80 in. Soil: deep, moist, rich, well-drained soils under sunny conditions Adaptation: Mature trees have distinctive shaggy bark curling out at the ends, believed to be an evolutionary adaptation that keeps squirrels away from the nuts. |
Name: White Oak
Water Intake: water the tree weekly, especially through the hot summer months Soil: Grows in many soil types, but prefers deep, moist, well-drained, acid soil and full sun Adaptation: can exist in nutrient poor locations, low light and periods of drought |
Name: White Birch
Water Intake: Water white birch in deep soakings, rather than light watering, and allow the soil to drain between watering, which can take a few days depending upon your weather conditions. Soil: cool soils that are evenly, consistently moist Adaptation: Birch twigs and branches are flexible, unlikely to break under a load of snow. The root system of the birch is shallow and wide, giving it the ability to reach out for the moisture the tree needs. |
Name: Smooth Arrow-wood
Water Intake: Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater Soil: The preference is partial sun, moist conditions, and a fertile loamy soil. Adaptation:Southern arrow-wood can be found occurring in low alluvial woods on terraces and wooded slopes. This species prefer moist, well-drained soils. |
Name: Deciduous Trees
Water Intake: at least an inch of water each week Soil: perform best in well-drained soil Adaptation: The loss of leaves for the winter is an adaptation allowing these plants to survive harsh winter conditions. As photosynthesis shuts down, leaves that were essential to the plants in the growing season become a liability. They fall off. |