Beach plum is another native North American fruit that grows along the beaches and sand dunes from Virginia to Canada’s Nova Scotia. In early spring, their bush branches are covered in vibrant ...

HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV) - For people out and about around Harrisonburg, they might have noticed trees with strange looking fruit along the paths in the Friendly City. Green Space Manager Jeremy ...

Turns out there are also communities called Paw Paw in Illinois, West Virginia, Maryland, and Kentucky. ... Pawpaw trees produce the largest edible fruit native to the United States.

Also, while it’s true that a native oak tree, for example, has more to offer as a food source for wildlife, in winter some animals do eat the Bradford pear tree’s small fruits if nothing else ...

If you’re in the market for new trees, consider planting natives. They're generally lower maintenance than exotic species, require less water, fertilizers and pesticides, and often cost less too.