Two types of iconic sequoia trees have grown tall and strong in a surprising place: Michigan. One was believed to be extinct less than 100 years ago. The other is the largest living thing on Earth.

With its small pink flowers, this tree is one of the first brilliantly colored signs of spring in Michigan. The eastern redbud is a haven for pollinators and ideal for planting in yards.

These colors, combined with unique textures of drying seed heads ... check out TreeCanopyBMP.org. Like other Michigan native plants, trees have extensive root networks that break up the soil and ...