TREES SHRUBS Bloom Time Scientifi c Name / Common Name Scientifi c Name / Common Name Bloom Time Perimeter Walk Perimeter Walk

July - September Lagerstroemia indica / ‘Natchez’ Crape Myrtle 1 1 Leucothoe axillaris / Coast Leucothoe May

N / A Pinus taeda / Loblolly Pine 2 2 Osmanthus fragrans / Fragrant Olive April Cedar Court April Cercis canadensis ‘Alba’ / White Redbud 3 3 * Prunus caroliniana / Carolina Cherry Laurel April

April Cercis canadensis / Eastern Redbud 4 8 4 Berberis thunbergii / Japanese Barberry April - May Interior Walk Evergreen Begin Here Court 7 June - July Albizia julibrissin / Mimosa 5 3 5 TO BE DETERMINED TBD 4 Kimbrough Circle 2 March Cornus mas / Cornelian Cherry Dogwood 6 10 6 6 Loropetalum chinensis / Loropetalum March - April April Prunus ‘Okame’ / Okame Cherry 7 7 Sarcococca confusa / Sweetbox March 5 5 April Platanus x acerifolia / London Planetree 8 9 8 Ilex cornuta / Needlepoint Holly April Cherry * Court 9 Magnolia 9 March - April Prunus x yedoensis / Yoshino Cherry A Maple Forsythia x intermedia / Forsythia March - April 11 Court Court April - May Paulownia tomentosa / Empress Tree 10 4 10 Euonymus alatus / Burning Bush May - June

June - July Koelreuteria paniculata / Golden Raintree 11 11 Callicarpa dichotoma / Purple Beautyberry June - August 12 Kimbrough Circle B Apartments Dogwood Court VERIFY VERIFY 12 1

13 June Syringa reticulata / Japanese Tree Lilac F Mulberry Court Oak 3 Interior Walk Kimbrough Circle 14 G Court April Acer palmatum ‘Seiryu’ / C A ‘Seiryu’ Japanese Maple H E Rhododendron x ‘George Tabor’ / April D ‘George Tabor’ Azalea A May - June Liriodendron tulipifera / Tulip Poplar 15 6 Azalea Court C 1 D B B Buddleia davidii / Butterfl y Bush July - September April Pyrus calleryana / Callery Pear 16 13 E I 2 C * Ilex ‘Mary Nell’ / ‘Mary Nell’ Holly April - May April Quercus phellos / Willow Oak 17 Health Center Community Villas Avinger Lane D Center * Abelia x grandifl ora / Glossy Abelia May - September J 7 11 E Rhododendron / Azalea April 14 15 Interior Walk Perimeter Walk * - Indicates a shrub specimen that can be categorized as either a large shrub or a small tree. VERIFY VERIFY (MAPLE TREE) A 17 Begin Here 8 9 10 July - September Ulmus parvifolia / Chinese Elm B 16 Kimbrough Circle

April Acer palmatum ‘Sango-kaku’ / Japanese Maple C

May - June Gleditsia triacanthos / Honey Locust D

April - May Betula nigra / River Birch E

March - April Morus alba / Mulberry F

VERIFY VERIFY (PINE TREE) G

May Magnolia / Magnolia H

March - May Cornus / Dogwood I

N / A Ilex x ‘Nellie R. Stevens’ / ‘Nellie Stevens’ Holly J Perimeter Walk Pathway

Interior Walk Pathway Th is pamphlet is printed on 70% recycled paper. DID YOU KNOW? BIRDS AT THE PINES Dendochronology is the scientifi c method of American Goldfinch calculating dates by counting the rings in a tree trunk. - Commonly found in open fi elds, meadows, Wide rings indicate years with a substantial amount of orchards, and gardens. It can also be found water, while thin rings represent a year with a drought. in open deciduous woodlands.

Th e Mulberry Tree on the Pines’ campus is estimated American Robin to be over XXXX years old. Mulberry tree leaves are the - Commonly found in woodlands, farmlands, main component in the silkworm diet, thus the trees and urban areas. were brought to North Carolina in hopes of forming a silk industry. Th ere are approximately 100 species of Pines worldwide. Barn Swallow Approximately 36 of these species are native to the United States. - Th ey are generally seen from April to August. - Commonly found in low vegetation, Th e tallest Pine tree is the Sugar Pine (Pinus lambertiana) meadows, farmlands, and pastures. reaching heights of up to 200 feet tall. Th is is just over OVERVIEW 1/2 as tall as the Coast Redwood (Sequoia sempervirens) Cardinal which earns the distinction of tallest tree in the world. - Offi cial state bird of North Carolina. Th e Pines at Davidson is a non-profi t Continuing Care - Commonly found in woodlands, gardens, Retirement Community that was founded in 1988 and is One of the oldest trees in the world is a Bristlecone Pine and low vegetation. located in Davidson, North Carolina. It sits on over 50 acres of (Pinus longaeva) cleverly dubbed ‘Methuselah.’ It is beautiful gardens and surrounding woodlands that provide a located in California and estimated to be over 4,750 years diverse plant palette consisting of over 200 species. Th e old. Its exact location is protected by the U.S. Forest Carolina Chickadee development of this plant palette as well as their commitment Service to save the tree from any vandalism. - Commonly found in woodlands, and low to provide an educational and appealing landscape to the vegetation. Th ey tend to nest in trees that Tree and Shrub residents and nearby community has warranted Th e Pines North Carolina is comprised of 3 regions; Mountain, have holes or cavities. ability to be recognized by the American Public Gardens Piedmont, and Coastal. Davidson, NC is located in the Association. Piedmont region of North Carolina. Th e word “Piedmont” WALKING GUIDE means foot of the mountain. Carolina Wren - Commonly found around buildings. Th ey The Pines at Davidson DIRECTIONS Pine trees (Pinus) are classifi ed as a softwood variety. tend to nest under eaves of buildings, or Softwood comprises an estimated 80% of the world’s Th e tree tour has been organized into 2 walks that can be in holes of porches, fl owerpots, barns, and timber production. It is used for a wide range of products completed independently from each other or as a combined fences. that include structural framing, furniture, millwork and walk. the raw material used to make paper products. Eastern Bluebird Perimeter Walk - Commonly found in woodlands, farmlands, Hardiness zones are a way to measure the average orchards, and suburban areas. Th e Perimeter Walk begins at the Community Center Entrance annual minimum temperature that a plant can and follows a counter-clockwise route along the Kimbrough withstand. Th e USDA Hardiness zone for Davidson is 7, Circle walkway. which equates to an average annual minimum temperature of 0oo - 10 F. House Finch Interior Walk - Commonly found in city parks, backyards, Th e Interior Walk begins at the entrance to Magnolia Court and Th e state tree of urban areas, farmlands, and forest edges. directs walkers through the central Campus Green area of Th e North Carolina is Pines. It connects to the Perimeter Walk near the wooded area Longleaf Pine between the Health Center and the Villas. (Pinus palustris). Longleaf Pines used House Sparrow to cover much of - Commonly found in city parks, backyards, the South but were countryside, and farmlands. severely reduced in numbers due to 200+ years of logging. Th e Northern Mockingbird trees were attractive - Commonly found in Maple, Sweetgum, and lumber due to their Sycamore trees. Th ey tend to perch on the straight, dense, and topmost tree branches, telephone poles, rot-resistant wood. streetlights, or high points on buildings.