Mercer Trees

"This remarkable tree is known as a 'living fossil', as it is the sole survivor of an ancient group of trees that date back to beyond the time of the dinosaurs. Ginkgo fossils are common in the rocks of the Jurassic and Cretaceous, but today Ginkgo biloba is the only member of its genus, which is the only genus in its family, which is the only family in its order, which is the only order in its class. The maidenhair tree remains virtually unchanged today and represents the only living bridge between 'higher' and 'lower' plants (between ferns and conifers). Maidenhair trees can be extremely long-lived, the oldest recorded individual being 3,500 years old." (Click on photo to learn more info)

"This short-trunked tree has long, drooping branches, a character which gives it its common name and helps distinguish it from other willows. Some of the longer branches may reach the ground. The bark is rough and gray. It is marked by long, branching ridges, resulting in rather deep furrows. It grows well, especially near water, and cuttings of twigs or branches root easily in moist soil. The Weeping Willow is a native of China and has been introduced into many parts of the World. In North America it is found from southeastern Canada southward and westward to Georgia and Missouri, and also can be found in western states. In Ohio this tree probably can occur just about anyplace where there is enough moisture and there are people to plant it. The Weeping Willow has been planted for shade and as an ornamental in the United States since colonial times. It is rapid growing, but short-lived compared to many other trees. Sometimes older specimens will become messy and unattractive when allowed to crowd buildings and to accumulate dead branches." (click photo to go to website about this tree)

"The Yoshino cherry tree (Prunus x yedoensis) is widely considered one of the most beautiful flowering ornamental trees. It is adaptable to a number of different soil conditions and can be grown in U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 5 through 8. The white to pink flowers combine with a light almond-like fragrance to make it quite a show-stopper. Along with its outstanding beauty, it also has a relatively fast growth rate and medium-sized stature, making it easy to incorporate into almost any landscape." (click photo for further info from this webpage)

"Pecan trees are commonly found surrounding both urban and rural dwellings throughout Georgia. They can enhance the environment and provide additional income from the sale of nuts. Pecans are recommended for home planting in the Coastal Plain and Piedmont, but are not recommended for the north Georgia mountains" (click photo for more info)