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INDIANA PHENOLOGY


Red Maple
Acer rubrum, also called Scarlet Maple or Soft Maple, has red buds in the spring and red leaves in the fall. It is native to Eastern...
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Nov 2, 20221 min read
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Red Haven Peach
Prunus persica, meaning 'Red Haven,' is native to East Asia, specifically Prusia (modern-day Iran) and was brought to America in the...
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Eastern Cottonwood
Populus deltoides, also known as the necklace popular, is a tree native to eastern and southern North America. It is one of North...
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Narrowleaf Mountain Mint
Pycnanthemum tenuifolium, is a flower in the mint family that grows in open, rocky, dry areas. Its leaves are very narrow and ...
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Black Locust
Robinia pseudoacacia, or false acacia, is a deciduous tree that is native to the United States but has been introduced to Asia and Europe...
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American Lotus
Nelumbo lutea, also called a yellow lotus, is an aquatic flower that grows in lakes, swamps, and ponds. Its roots are anchored in mud...
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Common Persimmon
Diospyros virginiana, also known as possum apples, is native to Eastern and Midwest America. It is cultivated for its fruit but also...
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Common Milkweed
Asclepias syriaca, also known as silkweed or butterfly flower, is native to Southern Canada and East of the Rocky Mountains in the US. ...
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American Beech
Fagus grandifolia, is a deciduous shade tree that has silver-gray bark and dark green leaves. It is native to Eastern North America. ...

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Common Hackberry
Celtis occidentalis, also known as the nettletree, or beaverwood tree, is native to North America. It is a deciduous tree with light...
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Buttonbush
Cephalanthus occidentalis, or the common buttonbush, is a small deciduous tree or shrub that is native to Southeast North America. Its...
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Canadian Serviceberry
Amelanchier canadensis, also called a currant-tree, juneberry, or sugarplum tree, is a deciduous shrub or small tree native to Eastern...
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Bur Oak
Quercus macrocarpa, also known as the mossycup oak, is a species of oak native to North America. It is known for its large acorn nuts...
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Box Elder Maple
Acer negundo, or the ash-leaved maple, is a species of maple tree native to North America. It is made up of compound leaves with 3-7...
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Downy Serviceberry
Amelanchier arborea, also called shadberries or juneberries, are native to Eastern and Western North America. A common identifier is the...
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New England Aster
Symphyotrichum novae-angliae, also called the michaelmas daisy after the British holiday of the same name, is native to Central and...
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Pin Oak
Quercus palustris, also called Spanish Swamp Oak, is native to North America. Its branches are twig-like and are arranged into a cone...
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Northern Red Oak
Quercus rubra, or Campion Oak, is native to North America and can be commonly found in Eastern and Central United States. It grows...
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North Star Cherry
Prunus cerasus, which means 'North Star,' is a dwarf sour cherry tree that is native to Europe and Southwest Asia. The sour fruit it...
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What to Expect in November: Weather
The graphic to the left compiles the average temperatures during the day and night in each region of Indiana. Averages Last Year The...
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Nov 1, 20221 min read
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