Quercus Falcata Southern Red Oak Seedlings Quantity:500 Native Americans have always known Fruit Trees Native Americans have always known the value of the shrub and its wood‚ and have used the wood to make many articles‚ including arrows‚ tools and even instruments‚ because of the wood's flexibility and strength․ The bark of the silky dogwood has properties that support its use in medicine․ That silky dogwood is a plant with herbal and practical qualities makes it more relevant as eco friendly practices are increasing‚ and the historical properties of the plant are being reintroduced with its use as an attractive addition to a given area․ By making an effort to not only grow this plant but also appreciate it‚ the native plants will be utilized in preserving our traditions and culture in modern society․ Many gardeners plant them near patios New leaves emerge in spring‚ creating a full canopy․ The leaves are of unusual shape relative to the foliage of other hardwoods‚ making it a useful plant for creating texture and color in the garden․ They may also be combined with flowering shrubs‚ ornamental native grasses‚ and herbaceous woodland perennials․ In fall‚ the foliage turns an attractive bronze to russet to deep red․ The attractive branching structure can be seen through winter․ It is a naturally spreading tree with a graceful outline and can be used in both formal plantings and in free form plantings in woodland situations․