Saturday, April 26th 2025
Tree Giveaway & Helene Memorial Replanting
10 am - 12 pm
304 Black Mountain Avenue (parking lot across street)
SVTA Treasured Tree Alliance & the Town of Black Mountain are providing a FREE TREE GIVEAWAY for residents.*
This event will also offer replanting and species advice from a local arborist, and a TREE DEDICATION in remembrance of those lost during Helene.
Possible Native Tree Varieties at Giveaway Event:
American Fringe Tree
Shadblow Serviceberry
Shadblow Serviceberry
Also known as Old Man’s Beard, is best loved for its showy, sweet-smelling clusters of white fringed flowers in April and May. But it’s really a spectacular small tree or large shrub for three seasons. The bluish-black fruits will attract a variety of birds In the fall, Fringe Tree’s leaves turn a lovely yellow.
Shadblow Serviceberry
Shadblow Serviceberry
Shadblow Serviceberry
This tree is an all-season beauty. Delicate white flowers bloom in the spring, and vibrant foliage makes an appearance in the fall. Produces plump red berries edible to both birds and humans. Grows 15'-25' high with an equal spread.
Variety of Dogwoods
Shadblow Serviceberry
Black Tupelo (or Black Gum)
Flowering, Red Twig, Alternate Leaf
Most Dogwoods are tall, deciduous shrubs or small tree species that can grow 5-10 m in height. It can be grown either in the form of a single stem tree or multi-stemmed shrub comprised of two or three smaller trunks. The flowers bloom between May and June. These flowers produce clusters of dark berries. The flowers are beneficial for pollinator species while the berries are beneficial for wildlife species. The root system is valuable for controlling erosion and stabilizing loose soil.
Black Tupelo (or Black Gum)
Black Tupelo (or Black Gum)
Black Tupelo (or Black Gum)
Black gum or black tupelo is a medium-sized, native deciduous tree, growing throughout North Carolina. The black gum is grown as an ornamental for its beautiful scarlet red, fall color and for its shiny, dark green leaves in the summer.
River Birch
Black Tupelo (or Black Gum)
Variety of Oaks
The River Birch is a fast-growing, deciduous tree known for its striking, peeling bark that reveals shades of cinnamon, cream, and salmon, adding year-round visual interest. Reaching heights of 40-70 feet, this tree is perfect for adding texture and color to landscapes, especially in wet or flood-prone areas. Its lush, green leaves turn golden-yellow in the fall, offering seasonal beauty. The River Birch thrives in full sun to partial shade and adapts well to various soil types, particularly moist, acidic soils. With its hardy, low-maintenance nature, it's a popular choice for naturalizing areas and erosion control.
Variety of Oaks
Black Tupelo (or Black Gum)
Variety of Oaks
Chestnut, Shingle, White, Cherry Bark
An oak is a hardwood tree or shrub in the genus Quercus of the beech family. They have spirally arranged leaves, often with lobed edges, and a nut called an acorn, borne within a cup. The genus is widely distributed in the Northern Hemisphere; it includes some 500 species, both deciduous and evergreen.