some of the pods, seeds, flowers and branches i use as models for my jewelry come from plant species native to the united states. select your favorites from the menu below and click on the right arrow above to view gorgeous wearable art representing our beautiful native american landscape.

you can learn more about native species of maryland  by visiting www.adkinsarboretum.org. to see my native species click this link or the right arrows.

40-70 feet in height by 25-35 feet wide. hardy from zone 3b-8

makes a beautiful evergreen hedge. plant in sheltered location, avoiding windswept sites and polluted conditions. does not tolerate salt well. may die under extended dry periods.

not a great city scape tree.

40-50 feet high with a 8-20 foot spread. hardy from zones 3b-9

used in specimen plantings as well as for screens. harvested timbers are used for cedar chests, closet linings, pencils, etc. susceptible to cedar rust and bag worms. introduced prior to 1664, the tree is native to east and central america east of the rocky mountains.

30-40 feet in height and width. hardy from zones 4-9

white flowers with yellow and purple spots appear may through june. fruit is capsule shaped, about 8”-20” long. this tree has  brittle wood and small branches which may break off during wind and ice storms.                                                 

70-80 feet in height, with a rounded outline.

the national champion in harwood, maryland is 104 feet tall by 135 feet wide.

the mostly brown autumn leaves hold on until very late. capped acorns are stripped with black and brown lines.

30-70 feet tall and wide. hardy from zones 4-9.

this fast growing tree is easily transplanted and adapts to a wide range of growing conditions, except humidity. it can be completely defoliated by web worms.

70-90 feet tall and 35-50 feet wide.  hardy from zones 4-9.

the tulip poplar tends to grow larger in more temperate climates and trees as tall as 200 feet have been recorded. tulip-like flowers bloom late april through june. fall foliage is a spectacular yellow.

50-80 feet tall by 20-40 feet wide.

varies in size: the national champion is 201 feet tall!

this variety of pine has five (needled) leaves which it holds onto for two years.