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Among 4000 different native plants in north Carolina you'll find some of the most beautiful trees, shrubs and wildflowers. Thanks to the fact all those plants grow there naturally, and were not introduced by any human action, they are all very well adapted to natural climate condition and soil characteristics. Resistant to various insects in this area, they are easy to maintain and make a perfect choice when you are planning your garden.

Growing native plants is very important. Because they are so well naturally adapted to their living conditions, as well as to area wildlife, they provide natural shelter for different species, as well as the food. They are highly resistant to numerous insects, and require less maintenance. Besides, you should take a really good care of your natural heritage.

Mountain regions of North Carolina have well drained, strongly acidic, loamy soil. Dry areas support mostly evergreens, for example pines and mountain laurels, oaks and hickories. Moist slopes are home to maple and hemlock, while cove hardwood forests support wide variety of flowering trees, wildflowers and dense stands.

North Carolina offers over four thousands native species, and over seven hundreds of them are considered rare. Today, more than 160 rare species are endangered, and have to be especially protected. That's why there are 18 plant conservation preserves all over the state. All endangered species, including numerous beautiful wildflowers are preserved there.

Large gardens need trees. But even the smallest ones can find a place for planting a small, decorative tree such as flowering dogwood or maybe one lovely fringe tree. American holly is also small enough to fit there, as well as nice little red cedar. Which hazel and persimmon can complete this green harmony.

There are several very attractive large trees you can grow in your spacious garden. Tulip tree is very decorative, and everybody likes American lindens. Some other trees like Carolina hemlock and maybe Red spruce are also very good choice, especially if you are interested in achieving deep shade on your sunny greens.

Shrubs are widely popular and appreciated for their beauty, easy maintenance and especially fast growth. They are usually divided into three categories, small, medium sized and large. Small shrubs are very nice to have, and they usually have very interesting flowers. Sweet fern is quite popular among smallest species. Sweet shrub is a little bit larger and it goes very well with Flame azalea, for example. Silky willow has a very nice name, and it looks quite interesting.

This state is especially proud of its great variety of wild flowers. Blue star, Wild Columbine and Green dragon are just few of those lovely species that deserve to be saved for the next generation. Different lobelias and wild geraniums can look amazingly decorative, and will certainly look great in your lovely garden.

If you don't have a large garden, or you are more interested in decorating your terrace or patio, maybe you should consider beautiful and decorative vines such as Virgin's bower or climbing hydrangea. Passion flower is always a very nice choice. In this wide variety of native plants in North Carolina, you will most certainly find something for yourself.