As winter wanes, vibrant native trees like the Eastern redbud, white flowering dogwood, and black cherry promise stunning blooms that attract wildlife and pollinators. These seasonal colors mark the return of life, offering sustenance to bees, birds, and humans alike. Celebrate nature by planting these beauties in your yard!
This winter, observe the beauty of deciduous trees as they enter dormancy to conserve energy and survive the cold. Texas native trees, like oaks and pines, showcase remarkable adaptations. By mulching, pruning, and wrapping young trees, we can support them through winter, ensuring they thrive come spring!
Learn how to care for your trees and ensure they thrive with these resources! Discover tips for planting bare-root trees, mulching, pruning, and choosing the right tree for the right place. Explore this year’s 12 tree varieties from the 49th Annual Arbor Day Tree Giveaway on January 25, 2025.
Learn about two trees on the trail that are featured in this year’s Arbor Day Tree Giveaway. When choosing between Willow Oak and Shumard Oak, there are many factors to consider, such as size, growing conditions, and physical appearance. Willow Oak suits smaller, moist areas and grows quickly, while Shumard Oak thrives in larger spaces with well-drained soil, providing lasting shade and vibrant fall colors. Both enhance local wildlife and enrich landscapes effectively. Read on to choose which oak is best suited for your yard!
Flowering trees are often considered “ornamentals” leaving many to question their purpose beyond just “looking pretty”. But don’t let these beautiful blooms fool you, these trees offer numerous practical benefits to your landscape. Take advantage of these benefits and plant a flowering tree this year!
The 2024 Arbor Day Tree Giveaway will feature numerous native flowering trees, including Flowering Dogwood and Eastern Redbud, the latest species covered in our Trees on the Trail series. Get your own seedling tomorrow, January 27th, at Rob Fleming Park!
Small trees or shrubs offer a wide range of benefits and are valuable additions to every garden’s ecosystem. Shrubs play an integral role in creating bee-, butterfly-, and bird-friendly gardens by providing pollen, nectar, and seeds. They enhance privacy, curb appeal, and property values. With benefits like these, adding small trees and shrubs to your landscape should be a no-brainer!
The 2024 Arbor Day Tree Giveaway will feature two beautiful understory species that can be trained into small trees or multi-stemmed shrubs: false indigo and buttonbush. Keep reading to see which one suits your landscape – or choose both for double the benefits!
Adding native fruit trees to your landscape is a fantastic choice that offers a multitude of benefits. These trees not only yield delicious and abundant crops but also attract wildlife, fostering a thriving ecosystem. The 2024 Arbor Day Tree Giveaway will feature three native fruit trees, Persimmon (Diospyros virginiana), Black Cherry (Prunus serotina) and Chickasaw Plum (Prunus angustifolia). Let’s take a deeper dive into the similarities and differences between these three native species and help decipher which native fruit tree is best for your landscape.
Adding an oak tree to your yard can bring numerous benefits. Discover whether the majestic white oak or the versatile Nuttall oak would be right for your site. Planting a native oak creates a thriving habitat that attracts birds and other wildlife, and supports local caterpillars which turn into beautiful butterflies and moths. Whether in your yard or on the trail, enjoy the beauty and benefits of these magnificent oaks that will be available at the 2024 Arbor Day Tree Giveaway in January!
