In recent years urban tree diversity has become a buzz topic. The threat of losing entire street plantings to a deadly exotic disease or pest has to often become the reality. Nearly a century ago, urban tree-lined thoroughfares were laid bare by losses of American elms (Ulmus americana) and […]
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Tree Diversity Important In Urban Parks And Streets
Posted by Hugh on January 12th, 2016
Posted in Ash (Fraxinus), Beech (Fagus spp.), Birch (Betula spp.), Chestnut, Disease prone, Disease resistant, Elms (Ulmus), Insect (Pest) Problems, Invasive species, Maples (Acer), Native Plant, Oaks (Quercus spp.), Poplar (Populus spp.), river birch, Southern Appalachian Region, Trees & Shrubs 
Comments Off on Tree Diversity Important In Urban Parks And StreetsSix Notoriously Weak Wooded Trees
Posted by Hugh on September 18th, 2015
Almost any time is a good time to plant trees – weather permitting. Sort through many great choices and avoid planting weak wooded species. These six tree species are generally short-lived, messy, and insect and/or disease susceptible. A few may also be designated invasive in your state. […]
Posted in Aggressive grower, Bradford Pear, Disease prone, Elms (Ulmus), Garden Problems, Insect (Pest) Problems, Mimosa tree (Albizia), Native Plant, Poplar (Populus spp.), Propagation (Seed), Pruning, Root suckering, Silver maple (Acer saccharinum), Southern Appalachian Region, Trees & Shrubs, Weak wooded, Willows (Salix) 1 Comment »Is Your Tree A Hazard?
Posted by Hugh on December 30th, 2014
Is a dangerous tree lurking in your yard, ready to tumble down on your house or car? A well shaped landscape tree with a full canopy (top) and undergoes a safety checkup every 3-5 years is rarely at risk. When the weather forecaster is predicting a hurricane or an ice storm, it’s generally too late to call a local […]
Posted in Poplar (Populus spp.), Pruning, Silver maple (Acer saccharinum), Southern Appalachian Region, Tree of Heaven (Ailanthus), Trees & Shrubs, Willows (Salix) Comments Off on Is Your Tree A Hazard?Are Your Trees Hazardous?
Posted by Hugh on October 28th, 2014
Is a hazardous tree lurking in your yard, ready to fall on your house or car? Take a few minutes to inspect trees on your property. Peek over the fence at your neighbor’s trees as well. Some property owners have an unnatural fear of trees. Well-shaped landscape trees with […]
Posted in Certified Arborist, Garden Maintenance, Maples (Acer), Paulownia (Empress tree), Pear (Ornamental), Poplar (Populus spp.), Pruning, Southern Appalachian Region, Trees & Shrubs, Willows (Salix) Comments Off on Are Your Trees Hazardous?
