Learn which plants thrive in your Hardiness Zone with our new interactive map! You have been given a lot of great suggestions for things to do, but you don't have enough time to do them all. Found in Michigan and many western states, the Douglas hawthorn grows between three and 13 feet high as a large shrub or small tree. Rough itinerary, by night:30 Jun (Thu) - Lansing1 Jul (Fri) - Traverse City2 Jul (Sat) - Traverse City3 Jul (Sun) - Traverse City4 Jul (Mon) - Munising5 Jul (Tue) - Copper Harbor6 Jul (Wed) - Rock Harbor, Isle Royale7 Jul (Thu) - Rock Harbor, Isle Royale8 Jul (Fri) - Marquette9 Jul (Sat) - Sault Ste Marie10 Jul (Sun) - Ann Arbor. This series of articles will explore some of the most common vines found in Michigan. Found in Michigan and many western states, the Douglas hawthorn grows between three and 13 feet high as a large shrub or small tree. It's near where the Edmund Fitzgerald went down. The stems have a fine white coating that rubs off easily.
The flowers are arranged in spikes near the end of the stems that are small, numerous and creamy white in color. The state is home to one of the largest populations of sugar maple trees -- three times more than Vermont, the largest producer of … I would suggest getting your google on and go on some regrowth tours in detroit. Long, straight thorns, approximately one inch long, are characteristic of this tree. Plan the perfect garden with our interactive tool →, Michigan State University Extension: Ornamental Plants: Horsechesnut, Michigan State University Extension: Cockspur Hawthorn, United States Department of Agriculture: Plant Profile Cockspur Hawthorn, Michigan State University Extension: Identifying Trees of Michigan, http://www.fs.fed.us/wildflowers/rareplants/conservation/success/crataegus_douglasii_restoration.shtml. Use the Midwest Invasive Species Information Network (MISIN) online reporting tool, - Or - download the MISIN smartphone app and report from your phone - http://www.misin.msu.edu/tools/apps/#home, Leslie J. Mehrhoff, University of Connecticut, Bugwood.org. Identify a cockspur hawthorn by looking for a small ornamental tree with a flat top. The leaves are long and serrated at the tip.
Just south of Copper Harbor: Estivant Pines Nature Sanctuary. Lonely Planet. At Empire, go to the Lake Michigan access for a beautiful sandy beach to swim if you wish. (Rhamnus cathartica) Common buckthorn is a shrub or small tree that can grow to 25 feet. The cockspur hawthorn grows slowly in the vertical direction but has a medium growth rate horizontally and spreads at the top. Plan for cold weather on Lake Superior and Isle Royale, and get there early for the ferry back to Copper Harbor. You may find better prices outside the city of Traverse City. Copy and paste the url below to share the link. It is planted widely including a thornless form (f. intermis). by clicking the Privacy policy link at the bottom of the page. is a small tree with round reddish or brownish lateral buds. The lakeshore hugs the Lake Superior shoreline for more than 40 miles in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Usher posted a good link for that above. The flowers bloom in August and September in Michigan.
Copyright 2013 by Donald Drife, Webpage Michigan Nature Guy
Midwest Living has a nice piece on UP attractions (including lighthouses etc). The pristine forests of the Porcupine Mountains Wilderness support black bear, deer, timber wolves, river otters and even moose, as well as rare woodland plants that depend on the old-growth forest habitat that abounds here.Visiting the virgin forests, free-flowing rivers, waterfalls and undisturbed beaches of the Porcupine Mountains Wilderness is like taking a step back in time. Great scenic views. I have never been to Isle Royale, but is is on my list of places to visit. Heading to Michigan from DC in the summer.
Yes I also was up there over 4th of July circling the lake from Chicago>Macinaw>Greenbay and I had to stop and put on my cold weather gear, insulated gloves, insulated jacket, head cap(under helmet), as I was on a motorcycle, and the winds were close to 40MPH and a real drag to say least. It has oval, slightly toothed leaves. Forests also make important contributions to the quality of Michigan’s many lakes and streams.
The terminal bud is absent and each lateral bud scar has a pair of stipular spines. This topic has been automatically locked due to inactivity.
It is a host for alfalfa mosaic virus and crown fungus, and may be a possible host for the soybean aphid. The horsechestnut transfers well, but prefers full sun. On a clear day you can see Isle Royale. That time of the year is the tourist season and would recommend you have your hotel reservation well in advance, especially Traverse City.
Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. 2020 (Excerpted from www.porcupinemountains.com). by clicking the Privacy policy link at the bottom of the page.
The twigs and trunk are armed with branched thorns. I would avoid weekends there, its a tad nuts, especially in July/August. The sanctuary includes what is believed to be the last stand of virgin white pine forest in Upper Michigan. I ride this area every summer on the moto from Chicago...I hike, fish, camp and canoe. Plan for cold weather on Lake Superior and Isle Royale, and get there early for the ferry back to Copper Harbor.
The flowers are arranged in spikes near the end of the stems that are small, numerous and creamy white in color. The state is home to one of the largest populations of sugar maple trees -- three times more than Vermont, the largest producer of … I would suggest getting your google on and go on some regrowth tours in detroit. Long, straight thorns, approximately one inch long, are characteristic of this tree. Plan the perfect garden with our interactive tool →, Michigan State University Extension: Ornamental Plants: Horsechesnut, Michigan State University Extension: Cockspur Hawthorn, United States Department of Agriculture: Plant Profile Cockspur Hawthorn, Michigan State University Extension: Identifying Trees of Michigan, http://www.fs.fed.us/wildflowers/rareplants/conservation/success/crataegus_douglasii_restoration.shtml. Use the Midwest Invasive Species Information Network (MISIN) online reporting tool, - Or - download the MISIN smartphone app and report from your phone - http://www.misin.msu.edu/tools/apps/#home, Leslie J. Mehrhoff, University of Connecticut, Bugwood.org. Identify a cockspur hawthorn by looking for a small ornamental tree with a flat top. The leaves are long and serrated at the tip.
Just south of Copper Harbor: Estivant Pines Nature Sanctuary. Lonely Planet. At Empire, go to the Lake Michigan access for a beautiful sandy beach to swim if you wish. (Rhamnus cathartica) Common buckthorn is a shrub or small tree that can grow to 25 feet. The cockspur hawthorn grows slowly in the vertical direction but has a medium growth rate horizontally and spreads at the top. Plan for cold weather on Lake Superior and Isle Royale, and get there early for the ferry back to Copper Harbor. You may find better prices outside the city of Traverse City. Copy and paste the url below to share the link. It is planted widely including a thornless form (f. intermis). by clicking the Privacy policy link at the bottom of the page. is a small tree with round reddish or brownish lateral buds. The lakeshore hugs the Lake Superior shoreline for more than 40 miles in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Usher posted a good link for that above. The flowers bloom in August and September in Michigan.
Copyright 2013 by Donald Drife, Webpage Michigan Nature Guy
Midwest Living has a nice piece on UP attractions (including lighthouses etc). The pristine forests of the Porcupine Mountains Wilderness support black bear, deer, timber wolves, river otters and even moose, as well as rare woodland plants that depend on the old-growth forest habitat that abounds here.Visiting the virgin forests, free-flowing rivers, waterfalls and undisturbed beaches of the Porcupine Mountains Wilderness is like taking a step back in time. Great scenic views. I have never been to Isle Royale, but is is on my list of places to visit. Heading to Michigan from DC in the summer.
Yes I also was up there over 4th of July circling the lake from Chicago>Macinaw>Greenbay and I had to stop and put on my cold weather gear, insulated gloves, insulated jacket, head cap(under helmet), as I was on a motorcycle, and the winds were close to 40MPH and a real drag to say least. It has oval, slightly toothed leaves. Forests also make important contributions to the quality of Michigan’s many lakes and streams.
The terminal bud is absent and each lateral bud scar has a pair of stipular spines. This topic has been automatically locked due to inactivity.
It is a host for alfalfa mosaic virus and crown fungus, and may be a possible host for the soybean aphid. The horsechestnut transfers well, but prefers full sun. On a clear day you can see Isle Royale. That time of the year is the tourist season and would recommend you have your hotel reservation well in advance, especially Traverse City.
Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. 2020 (Excerpted from www.porcupinemountains.com). by clicking the Privacy policy link at the bottom of the page.
The twigs and trunk are armed with branched thorns. I would avoid weekends there, its a tad nuts, especially in July/August. The sanctuary includes what is believed to be the last stand of virgin white pine forest in Upper Michigan. I ride this area every summer on the moto from Chicago...I hike, fish, camp and canoe. Plan for cold weather on Lake Superior and Isle Royale, and get there early for the ferry back to Copper Harbor.
The flowers are arranged in spikes near the end of the stems that are small, numerous and creamy white in color. The state is home to one of the largest populations of sugar maple trees -- three times more than Vermont, the largest producer of … I would suggest getting your google on and go on some regrowth tours in detroit. Long, straight thorns, approximately one inch long, are characteristic of this tree. Plan the perfect garden with our interactive tool →, Michigan State University Extension: Ornamental Plants: Horsechesnut, Michigan State University Extension: Cockspur Hawthorn, United States Department of Agriculture: Plant Profile Cockspur Hawthorn, Michigan State University Extension: Identifying Trees of Michigan, http://www.fs.fed.us/wildflowers/rareplants/conservation/success/crataegus_douglasii_restoration.shtml. Use the Midwest Invasive Species Information Network (MISIN) online reporting tool, - Or - download the MISIN smartphone app and report from your phone - http://www.misin.msu.edu/tools/apps/#home, Leslie J. Mehrhoff, University of Connecticut, Bugwood.org. Identify a cockspur hawthorn by looking for a small ornamental tree with a flat top. The leaves are long and serrated at the tip.
Just south of Copper Harbor: Estivant Pines Nature Sanctuary. Lonely Planet. At Empire, go to the Lake Michigan access for a beautiful sandy beach to swim if you wish. (Rhamnus cathartica) Common buckthorn is a shrub or small tree that can grow to 25 feet. The cockspur hawthorn grows slowly in the vertical direction but has a medium growth rate horizontally and spreads at the top. Plan for cold weather on Lake Superior and Isle Royale, and get there early for the ferry back to Copper Harbor. You may find better prices outside the city of Traverse City. Copy and paste the url below to share the link. It is planted widely including a thornless form (f. intermis). by clicking the Privacy policy link at the bottom of the page. is a small tree with round reddish or brownish lateral buds. The lakeshore hugs the Lake Superior shoreline for more than 40 miles in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Usher posted a good link for that above. The flowers bloom in August and September in Michigan.
Copyright 2013 by Donald Drife, Webpage Michigan Nature Guy
Midwest Living has a nice piece on UP attractions (including lighthouses etc). The pristine forests of the Porcupine Mountains Wilderness support black bear, deer, timber wolves, river otters and even moose, as well as rare woodland plants that depend on the old-growth forest habitat that abounds here.Visiting the virgin forests, free-flowing rivers, waterfalls and undisturbed beaches of the Porcupine Mountains Wilderness is like taking a step back in time. Great scenic views. I have never been to Isle Royale, but is is on my list of places to visit. Heading to Michigan from DC in the summer.
Yes I also was up there over 4th of July circling the lake from Chicago>Macinaw>Greenbay and I had to stop and put on my cold weather gear, insulated gloves, insulated jacket, head cap(under helmet), as I was on a motorcycle, and the winds were close to 40MPH and a real drag to say least. It has oval, slightly toothed leaves. Forests also make important contributions to the quality of Michigan’s many lakes and streams.
The terminal bud is absent and each lateral bud scar has a pair of stipular spines. This topic has been automatically locked due to inactivity.
It is a host for alfalfa mosaic virus and crown fungus, and may be a possible host for the soybean aphid. The horsechestnut transfers well, but prefers full sun. On a clear day you can see Isle Royale. That time of the year is the tourist season and would recommend you have your hotel reservation well in advance, especially Traverse City.
Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. 2020 (Excerpted from www.porcupinemountains.com). by clicking the Privacy policy link at the bottom of the page.
The twigs and trunk are armed with branched thorns. I would avoid weekends there, its a tad nuts, especially in July/August. The sanctuary includes what is believed to be the last stand of virgin white pine forest in Upper Michigan. I ride this area every summer on the moto from Chicago...I hike, fish, camp and canoe. Plan for cold weather on Lake Superior and Isle Royale, and get there early for the ferry back to Copper Harbor.
The flowers are arranged in spikes near the end of the stems that are small, numerous and creamy white in color. The state is home to one of the largest populations of sugar maple trees -- three times more than Vermont, the largest producer of … I would suggest getting your google on and go on some regrowth tours in detroit. Long, straight thorns, approximately one inch long, are characteristic of this tree. Plan the perfect garden with our interactive tool →, Michigan State University Extension: Ornamental Plants: Horsechesnut, Michigan State University Extension: Cockspur Hawthorn, United States Department of Agriculture: Plant Profile Cockspur Hawthorn, Michigan State University Extension: Identifying Trees of Michigan, http://www.fs.fed.us/wildflowers/rareplants/conservation/success/crataegus_douglasii_restoration.shtml. Use the Midwest Invasive Species Information Network (MISIN) online reporting tool, - Or - download the MISIN smartphone app and report from your phone - http://www.misin.msu.edu/tools/apps/#home, Leslie J. Mehrhoff, University of Connecticut, Bugwood.org. Identify a cockspur hawthorn by looking for a small ornamental tree with a flat top. The leaves are long and serrated at the tip.
Just south of Copper Harbor: Estivant Pines Nature Sanctuary. Lonely Planet. At Empire, go to the Lake Michigan access for a beautiful sandy beach to swim if you wish. (Rhamnus cathartica) Common buckthorn is a shrub or small tree that can grow to 25 feet. The cockspur hawthorn grows slowly in the vertical direction but has a medium growth rate horizontally and spreads at the top. Plan for cold weather on Lake Superior and Isle Royale, and get there early for the ferry back to Copper Harbor. You may find better prices outside the city of Traverse City. Copy and paste the url below to share the link. It is planted widely including a thornless form (f. intermis). by clicking the Privacy policy link at the bottom of the page. is a small tree with round reddish or brownish lateral buds. The lakeshore hugs the Lake Superior shoreline for more than 40 miles in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Usher posted a good link for that above. The flowers bloom in August and September in Michigan.
Copyright 2013 by Donald Drife, Webpage Michigan Nature Guy
Midwest Living has a nice piece on UP attractions (including lighthouses etc). The pristine forests of the Porcupine Mountains Wilderness support black bear, deer, timber wolves, river otters and even moose, as well as rare woodland plants that depend on the old-growth forest habitat that abounds here.Visiting the virgin forests, free-flowing rivers, waterfalls and undisturbed beaches of the Porcupine Mountains Wilderness is like taking a step back in time. Great scenic views. I have never been to Isle Royale, but is is on my list of places to visit. Heading to Michigan from DC in the summer.
Yes I also was up there over 4th of July circling the lake from Chicago>Macinaw>Greenbay and I had to stop and put on my cold weather gear, insulated gloves, insulated jacket, head cap(under helmet), as I was on a motorcycle, and the winds were close to 40MPH and a real drag to say least. It has oval, slightly toothed leaves. Forests also make important contributions to the quality of Michigan’s many lakes and streams.
The terminal bud is absent and each lateral bud scar has a pair of stipular spines. This topic has been automatically locked due to inactivity.
It is a host for alfalfa mosaic virus and crown fungus, and may be a possible host for the soybean aphid. The horsechestnut transfers well, but prefers full sun. On a clear day you can see Isle Royale. That time of the year is the tourist season and would recommend you have your hotel reservation well in advance, especially Traverse City.
Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. 2020 (Excerpted from www.porcupinemountains.com). by clicking the Privacy policy link at the bottom of the page.
The twigs and trunk are armed with branched thorns. I would avoid weekends there, its a tad nuts, especially in July/August. The sanctuary includes what is believed to be the last stand of virgin white pine forest in Upper Michigan. I ride this area every summer on the moto from Chicago...I hike, fish, camp and canoe. Plan for cold weather on Lake Superior and Isle Royale, and get there early for the ferry back to Copper Harbor.
The flowers are arranged in spikes near the end of the stems that are small, numerous and creamy white in color. The state is home to one of the largest populations of sugar maple trees -- three times more than Vermont, the largest producer of … I would suggest getting your google on and go on some regrowth tours in detroit. Long, straight thorns, approximately one inch long, are characteristic of this tree. Plan the perfect garden with our interactive tool →, Michigan State University Extension: Ornamental Plants: Horsechesnut, Michigan State University Extension: Cockspur Hawthorn, United States Department of Agriculture: Plant Profile Cockspur Hawthorn, Michigan State University Extension: Identifying Trees of Michigan, http://www.fs.fed.us/wildflowers/rareplants/conservation/success/crataegus_douglasii_restoration.shtml. Use the Midwest Invasive Species Information Network (MISIN) online reporting tool, - Or - download the MISIN smartphone app and report from your phone - http://www.misin.msu.edu/tools/apps/#home, Leslie J. Mehrhoff, University of Connecticut, Bugwood.org. Identify a cockspur hawthorn by looking for a small ornamental tree with a flat top. The leaves are long and serrated at the tip.
Just south of Copper Harbor: Estivant Pines Nature Sanctuary. Lonely Planet. At Empire, go to the Lake Michigan access for a beautiful sandy beach to swim if you wish. (Rhamnus cathartica) Common buckthorn is a shrub or small tree that can grow to 25 feet. The cockspur hawthorn grows slowly in the vertical direction but has a medium growth rate horizontally and spreads at the top. Plan for cold weather on Lake Superior and Isle Royale, and get there early for the ferry back to Copper Harbor. You may find better prices outside the city of Traverse City. Copy and paste the url below to share the link. It is planted widely including a thornless form (f. intermis). by clicking the Privacy policy link at the bottom of the page. is a small tree with round reddish or brownish lateral buds. The lakeshore hugs the Lake Superior shoreline for more than 40 miles in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Usher posted a good link for that above. The flowers bloom in August and September in Michigan.
Copyright 2013 by Donald Drife, Webpage Michigan Nature Guy
Midwest Living has a nice piece on UP attractions (including lighthouses etc). The pristine forests of the Porcupine Mountains Wilderness support black bear, deer, timber wolves, river otters and even moose, as well as rare woodland plants that depend on the old-growth forest habitat that abounds here.Visiting the virgin forests, free-flowing rivers, waterfalls and undisturbed beaches of the Porcupine Mountains Wilderness is like taking a step back in time. Great scenic views. I have never been to Isle Royale, but is is on my list of places to visit. Heading to Michigan from DC in the summer.
Yes I also was up there over 4th of July circling the lake from Chicago>Macinaw>Greenbay and I had to stop and put on my cold weather gear, insulated gloves, insulated jacket, head cap(under helmet), as I was on a motorcycle, and the winds were close to 40MPH and a real drag to say least. It has oval, slightly toothed leaves. Forests also make important contributions to the quality of Michigan’s many lakes and streams.
The terminal bud is absent and each lateral bud scar has a pair of stipular spines. This topic has been automatically locked due to inactivity.
It is a host for alfalfa mosaic virus and crown fungus, and may be a possible host for the soybean aphid. The horsechestnut transfers well, but prefers full sun. On a clear day you can see Isle Royale. That time of the year is the tourist season and would recommend you have your hotel reservation well in advance, especially Traverse City.
Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. 2020 (Excerpted from www.porcupinemountains.com). by clicking the Privacy policy link at the bottom of the page.
The twigs and trunk are armed with branched thorns. I would avoid weekends there, its a tad nuts, especially in July/August. The sanctuary includes what is believed to be the last stand of virgin white pine forest in Upper Michigan. I ride this area every summer on the moto from Chicago...I hike, fish, camp and canoe. Plan for cold weather on Lake Superior and Isle Royale, and get there early for the ferry back to Copper Harbor.
The flowers are arranged in spikes near the end of the stems that are small, numerous and creamy white in color. The state is home to one of the largest populations of sugar maple trees -- three times more than Vermont, the largest producer of … I would suggest getting your google on and go on some regrowth tours in detroit. Long, straight thorns, approximately one inch long, are characteristic of this tree. Plan the perfect garden with our interactive tool →, Michigan State University Extension: Ornamental Plants: Horsechesnut, Michigan State University Extension: Cockspur Hawthorn, United States Department of Agriculture: Plant Profile Cockspur Hawthorn, Michigan State University Extension: Identifying Trees of Michigan, http://www.fs.fed.us/wildflowers/rareplants/conservation/success/crataegus_douglasii_restoration.shtml. Use the Midwest Invasive Species Information Network (MISIN) online reporting tool, - Or - download the MISIN smartphone app and report from your phone - http://www.misin.msu.edu/tools/apps/#home, Leslie J. Mehrhoff, University of Connecticut, Bugwood.org. Identify a cockspur hawthorn by looking for a small ornamental tree with a flat top. The leaves are long and serrated at the tip.
Just south of Copper Harbor: Estivant Pines Nature Sanctuary. Lonely Planet. At Empire, go to the Lake Michigan access for a beautiful sandy beach to swim if you wish. (Rhamnus cathartica) Common buckthorn is a shrub or small tree that can grow to 25 feet. The cockspur hawthorn grows slowly in the vertical direction but has a medium growth rate horizontally and spreads at the top. Plan for cold weather on Lake Superior and Isle Royale, and get there early for the ferry back to Copper Harbor. You may find better prices outside the city of Traverse City. Copy and paste the url below to share the link. It is planted widely including a thornless form (f. intermis). by clicking the Privacy policy link at the bottom of the page. is a small tree with round reddish or brownish lateral buds. The lakeshore hugs the Lake Superior shoreline for more than 40 miles in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Usher posted a good link for that above. The flowers bloom in August and September in Michigan.
Copyright 2013 by Donald Drife, Webpage Michigan Nature Guy
Midwest Living has a nice piece on UP attractions (including lighthouses etc). The pristine forests of the Porcupine Mountains Wilderness support black bear, deer, timber wolves, river otters and even moose, as well as rare woodland plants that depend on the old-growth forest habitat that abounds here.Visiting the virgin forests, free-flowing rivers, waterfalls and undisturbed beaches of the Porcupine Mountains Wilderness is like taking a step back in time. Great scenic views. I have never been to Isle Royale, but is is on my list of places to visit. Heading to Michigan from DC in the summer.
Yes I also was up there over 4th of July circling the lake from Chicago>Macinaw>Greenbay and I had to stop and put on my cold weather gear, insulated gloves, insulated jacket, head cap(under helmet), as I was on a motorcycle, and the winds were close to 40MPH and a real drag to say least. It has oval, slightly toothed leaves. Forests also make important contributions to the quality of Michigan’s many lakes and streams.
The terminal bud is absent and each lateral bud scar has a pair of stipular spines. This topic has been automatically locked due to inactivity.
It is a host for alfalfa mosaic virus and crown fungus, and may be a possible host for the soybean aphid. The horsechestnut transfers well, but prefers full sun. On a clear day you can see Isle Royale. That time of the year is the tourist season and would recommend you have your hotel reservation well in advance, especially Traverse City.
Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. 2020 (Excerpted from www.porcupinemountains.com). by clicking the Privacy policy link at the bottom of the page.
The twigs and trunk are armed with branched thorns. I would avoid weekends there, its a tad nuts, especially in July/August. The sanctuary includes what is believed to be the last stand of virgin white pine forest in Upper Michigan. I ride this area every summer on the moto from Chicago...I hike, fish, camp and canoe. Plan for cold weather on Lake Superior and Isle Royale, and get there early for the ferry back to Copper Harbor.
It has oval, slightly toothed leaves. The Great Lakes are some of the most treacherous waters anywhere in the world. Its leaves are bright green on top and distinctively silver underneath. The types of trees featuring thorns grow in different U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones throughout North America. All rights reserved. I would like to visit a mine at some point. Just south of Copper Harbor: Estivant Pines Nature Sanctuary. When the flowers drop, the tips grow nuts and spiny thorns. In late 1999, we started our first message board. Passing through Houghton, see the A. E. Seaman Mineral Museum at Michigan Tech.
Plant a young horsechestnut tree and watch the tree grow at a rate of 18 inches per year. Any that are particularly scenic? Michigan is one of the best states for trees. Black smooth fruit also grows on the Douglas hawthorn. http://www.cherryfestival.org/. In Munising you can take a boat tour of the Pictured Rocks Pictured Rocks Cruises.
Hiking, camping, sightseeing, and four season outdoor opportunities abound.
It has hollow stalks that are persistent through the winter and look similar to bamboo.
You can Thorn Tree is currently set to READ-ONLY mode. More information can be found by viewing the following announcement. It was a marriage of my passions for the outdoors and the internet. At full... Douglas Hawthorn. At maturity, these trees reach about 15 feet tall and 20 to 25 feet wide. Sandstone cliffs, beaches, sand dunes, waterfalls, lakes, forest, and shoreline beckon you to visit Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. The terminal bud is absent and the lateral buds are hidden under the twig’s epidermis.
The whole area has a great selection of restaurants.
Local Concern: This invasive plant spreads quickly through seeds distributed by birds and wildlife and crowds out native shrubs and understory plants. I forgot to mention, when in Traverse City you might consider an evening concert at the Interlochen Center for the Arts. Giant knotweed is a bamboo-like shrub that can grow up to 12 feet tall. Some of the trees in the sanctuary are 130 to 150 feet high. Please feel free to browse existing topics for answers to your travel questions. Native Michigan Trees With Thorns Horsechestnut. Thornes are spaced every five to eight inches and are very sharp. We are heading for a 5 day visit to the UP with a hire car and looking for some of the best natural scenery (hikes and falls, plus campsites), can…. Douglas hawthorn trees have even survived avalanches in Glacier National Park in Montana, according to the USDA Forest Service. It's one of America's least visited national parks because of its relative isolation. Marie ('the Soo') is also worth a stop. Please send a private message and maybe we can get together for cup of coffee or glass of wine. I can't imagine a thornier tree in Michigan than this one. Michigan's timber industry and wildlife rely heavily on this forest vegetation. Lake Superior is the largest, deepest, coldest, and most pristine of all the Great Lakes. Polygonum sachalinensis (Fallopia sachalinensis). Common Buckthorn Invading Michigan. Plant a young horsechestnut tree and watch the tree grow at a rate of 18 inches per year. http://www.metroparent.com/daily/family-travel/family-vacations/best-michigan-lighthouses-to-explore-for-summer-fun/, dont forget the gnats and mosquitos. It's near where the Edmund Fitzgerald went down. It can be very cold up there, especially near the lake/water, between now and June, at night. Rough itinerary, by night:30 Jun (Thu) - Lansing1 Jul (Fri) - Traverse City2 Jul (Sat) - Traverse City3…. Beautiful drive and if possible take a picnic lunch with you, there are a number of places to stop with great views of the Dunes and Lake Michigan. Don't forget to try some pasties (meat pies) while in the "Yoop" (UP). Which hikes are recommended?
Learn which plants thrive in your Hardiness Zone with our new interactive map! You have been given a lot of great suggestions for things to do, but you don't have enough time to do them all. Found in Michigan and many western states, the Douglas hawthorn grows between three and 13 feet high as a large shrub or small tree. Rough itinerary, by night:30 Jun (Thu) - Lansing1 Jul (Fri) - Traverse City2 Jul (Sat) - Traverse City3 Jul (Sun) - Traverse City4 Jul (Mon) - Munising5 Jul (Tue) - Copper Harbor6 Jul (Wed) - Rock Harbor, Isle Royale7 Jul (Thu) - Rock Harbor, Isle Royale8 Jul (Fri) - Marquette9 Jul (Sat) - Sault Ste Marie10 Jul (Sun) - Ann Arbor. This series of articles will explore some of the most common vines found in Michigan. Found in Michigan and many western states, the Douglas hawthorn grows between three and 13 feet high as a large shrub or small tree. It's near where the Edmund Fitzgerald went down. The stems have a fine white coating that rubs off easily.
The flowers are arranged in spikes near the end of the stems that are small, numerous and creamy white in color. The state is home to one of the largest populations of sugar maple trees -- three times more than Vermont, the largest producer of … I would suggest getting your google on and go on some regrowth tours in detroit. Long, straight thorns, approximately one inch long, are characteristic of this tree. Plan the perfect garden with our interactive tool →, Michigan State University Extension: Ornamental Plants: Horsechesnut, Michigan State University Extension: Cockspur Hawthorn, United States Department of Agriculture: Plant Profile Cockspur Hawthorn, Michigan State University Extension: Identifying Trees of Michigan, http://www.fs.fed.us/wildflowers/rareplants/conservation/success/crataegus_douglasii_restoration.shtml. Use the Midwest Invasive Species Information Network (MISIN) online reporting tool, - Or - download the MISIN smartphone app and report from your phone - http://www.misin.msu.edu/tools/apps/#home, Leslie J. Mehrhoff, University of Connecticut, Bugwood.org. Identify a cockspur hawthorn by looking for a small ornamental tree with a flat top. The leaves are long and serrated at the tip.
Just south of Copper Harbor: Estivant Pines Nature Sanctuary. Lonely Planet. At Empire, go to the Lake Michigan access for a beautiful sandy beach to swim if you wish. (Rhamnus cathartica) Common buckthorn is a shrub or small tree that can grow to 25 feet. The cockspur hawthorn grows slowly in the vertical direction but has a medium growth rate horizontally and spreads at the top. Plan for cold weather on Lake Superior and Isle Royale, and get there early for the ferry back to Copper Harbor. You may find better prices outside the city of Traverse City. Copy and paste the url below to share the link. It is planted widely including a thornless form (f. intermis). by clicking the Privacy policy link at the bottom of the page. is a small tree with round reddish or brownish lateral buds. The lakeshore hugs the Lake Superior shoreline for more than 40 miles in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Usher posted a good link for that above. The flowers bloom in August and September in Michigan.
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Midwest Living has a nice piece on UP attractions (including lighthouses etc). The pristine forests of the Porcupine Mountains Wilderness support black bear, deer, timber wolves, river otters and even moose, as well as rare woodland plants that depend on the old-growth forest habitat that abounds here.Visiting the virgin forests, free-flowing rivers, waterfalls and undisturbed beaches of the Porcupine Mountains Wilderness is like taking a step back in time. Great scenic views. I have never been to Isle Royale, but is is on my list of places to visit. Heading to Michigan from DC in the summer.
Yes I also was up there over 4th of July circling the lake from Chicago>Macinaw>Greenbay and I had to stop and put on my cold weather gear, insulated gloves, insulated jacket, head cap(under helmet), as I was on a motorcycle, and the winds were close to 40MPH and a real drag to say least. It has oval, slightly toothed leaves. Forests also make important contributions to the quality of Michigan’s many lakes and streams.
The terminal bud is absent and each lateral bud scar has a pair of stipular spines. This topic has been automatically locked due to inactivity.
It is a host for alfalfa mosaic virus and crown fungus, and may be a possible host for the soybean aphid. The horsechestnut transfers well, but prefers full sun. On a clear day you can see Isle Royale. That time of the year is the tourist season and would recommend you have your hotel reservation well in advance, especially Traverse City.
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The twigs and trunk are armed with branched thorns. I would avoid weekends there, its a tad nuts, especially in July/August. The sanctuary includes what is believed to be the last stand of virgin white pine forest in Upper Michigan. I ride this area every summer on the moto from Chicago...I hike, fish, camp and canoe. Plan for cold weather on Lake Superior and Isle Royale, and get there early for the ferry back to Copper Harbor.
It helps to know which you have. http://www.interlochen.org/. If you can fit in Mackinaw Island I would recommend it. Follow MichiganNatureGuy on Facebook. Horsechestnuts bear thorny fruit and require some shelter from the wind. I also like Cherry Republic's wares even while admitting it's a huge tourist trap. That being said, while hikes in the park are nice, you're going to get your best views of the namesake rocks from the water, and the boat tours leave from Munising. The thorns are sharp. They are common around the Great Lakes. Two more are the Quincy Mine and the Calumet Theatre, Many more places in the UP: Pasty Central. Agree on Pictured Rocks- lots of nice dramatic coastline and some nice waterfalls just a little inland. Flowers bloom in August and September in Michigan. We took the last tour of the day, which was just at sunset, and it was fantastic. It has oval, slightly toothed… Copy and paste the url below to share the link. Spring-blooming cream or yellow flowers have a strong fragrance and abundant red berries are lightly speckled and easily seen in the fall. Any suggested?The morning after Munising will include a visit to Pictured Rocks.
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