THE LEAFLET

As you may know, we like to stay busy here at Casey Trees. While our planting season is ramping up here in DC, our friends at the Casey Tree Farm in Berryville, VA are working hard to prepare trees for the journey to their new homes in the city. On top of that, they are also making sure that younger trees, those not yet ready for the hardy urban lifestyle of DC, are healthy and comfortable while growing stronger at the farm for the next few years of their life.

This year, in an ambitious endeavor, our farm team has achieved new records by shipping anywhere between 400 and 500 trees to DC every week. The process of preparing these trees for transportation is meticulous and demanding. Each tree undergoes careful inspection, pruning, and grooming to ensure it is in the best possible condition for its new urban home. Our team at the farm employs a combination of traditional practices and innovative techniques to cultivate robust, resilient trees that can thrive in the bustling environment of the nation’s capital.

In addition to the trees bound for the homes, schools, and parks of Washington, DC – the Casey Tree Farm is also nurturing over 2400 liners, each carrying the promise of a greener future. These young saplings, although not yet mature enough to withstand the rigors of city life, are receiving the utmost care and attention at the farm. This meticulous approach not only enhances the trees’ survival rate but also contributes to the overall health and sustainability of the urban ecosystem once they are ready to be planted. With a focus on fostering healthy root systems, sturdy trunks, and vibrant foliage, our experts ensure that these trees are well-equipped to face the challenges of their eventual transplantation into the urban landscape.

As we continue to bridge the gap between rural cultivation and urban greenery, our work at the Casey Tree Farm stands as a testament to the enduring power of nature and our dedication to fostering a greener and healthier environment for generations to come. With every tree nurtured and every shipment sent, we take a step closer to our vision of a sustainable urban landscape, where nature and the city coexist to create a more livable and vibrant community for all.

Our team at the Casey Tree Farm.

If you would like to contribute to our mission, consider signing up for our Residential Planting Program, where individuals can receive free trees to be planted in their own yards by our professional planting crew, which will play a direct role in restoring our city’s canopy. Or, for those looking to make a personal connection, our Rebate Program offers up to $100 for planting trees yourself! Scroll down to enjoy some photos from our farm this season!