
Lindens deliver cool shade and health benefits
The heat wave that’s been gripping much of the nation likely has people longing for shade. As we note in many of our social media
The heat wave that’s been gripping much of the nation likely has people longing for shade. As we note in many of our social media
Pollinator Week 2025 is coming right up, June 16-22. In recognition of the event, we’re highlighting several pollinator-friendly trees of small stature. The nationwide event
Columnar, fastigiate, slender, narrow, or skinny: By any name, columnar oaks are perfectly suited for today’s landscapes where real estate is at a premium. Big
Ivory Silk® Japanese Tree Lilacs blooming at the Polk County Courthouse in Dallas, Oregon, inspired us to feature Japanese and Chinese Tree Lilacs. Members of
Japanese Snowbells are in the news this spring – featured on the cover of the April 2025 “Tree Edition” of Digger Magazine, the membership magazine
Flowering crabapple time in western Oregon was extra special this spring. Local weather conditions treated us to an unusually lovely, long-lasting display. Especially nice are
Pink dogwood (Cornus florida rubra) is a traditional and popular Mother’s Day gift, thanks to the timing of its blooms that appear in early to
Today is Arbor Day 2025! Celebrated annually on the last Friday of April since 1872, Arbor Day was founded by J. Sterling Morton, a Nebraska
Redbud trees are a timeless favorite, cherished for their graceful form, vibrant blooms, and seasonal interest. These enchanting trees signal the arrival of spring with
Across the continent and around the world, flowering cherries are a burst of spring, a sure sign that winter is in the rearview mirror. The
Flowering plums jumpstart spring The crescendo of crocus and dawning of daffodils are sure signs of spring as they bloom in concert with our earliest
Oak trees play a critical role as a “keystone species,” in ecosystems around the world. Providing food and shelter for a wide array of mammals,
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