Tree of the Month: Willow Oak
Thomas Jefferson is known for many things, but did you know that he loved the willow oak as well? Reportedly, Quercus phellos was the favorite tree of the third President …
Thomas Jefferson is known for many things, but did you know that he loved the willow oak as well? Reportedly, Quercus phellos was the favorite tree of the third President …
The heat of mid-summer is well underway in D.C. If outdoor shade is what you seek, refuge under our Tree of the Month for August, the American linden (Tilia americana), …
Nursery personnel at Casey Tree Farm have been hard at work the last few weeks adding 2,000 trees — three acres worth — to the current nursery. Roughly 370 of …
So far in our summer tree care blog series, we have covered watering, pruning and careful gardening. Today’s topic is an issue of surprisingly growing concern for all tree care-takers: …
Winter is officially upon us, bringing the cold, snow, and barren deciduous trees. Thankfully, tree lovers can take time to appreciate evergreen trees like the deodar cedar (Cedrus deodara), our …
Spring has definitely passed! While you may associate the end of spring with the end of beautiful blossoms, there are still some sweet-smelling flowers to look forward to this summer. …
The chill of last weekend may have stripped some trees of their foliage, but many will retain their leaves late into the season, including our November Tree of the Month, …
Summer doesn’t officially start until June 21st but it seems the weather didn’t get the memo. D.C. has been sunny and beautiful lately, but brutally hot. Heat advisories were issued …
Though today is the first of December, you have probably already heard Christmas tunes on the radio for weeks. It’s hard to think of the holidays without getting that lyric …
A precocious tree, the serviceberry (Amelanchier arborea) is one of the first trees to bloom in the spring. Its creamy white or pale pink star-shaped flowers bloom in loose clusters …
Some deciduous trees have a distinctive appearance in the winter, even without their leaves. The American sycamore (Platanus occidentalis) is one of these trees. Several trees are commonly called sycamores, …
The first elm to earn the name ‘Jefferson’ is on the National Mall near the Freer and Sackler Galleries. It stands out for its shape — it has the traditional …
Why do we plant different cultivars of the American Elm? Surely there’s nothing quite like the original Ulmus americana. The classic American Elm is hardy, fast-growing and can grow into …
How do you know an American Elm when you see one? Here are some characteristics of American Elms that will help you identify these trees on the streets of DC. …
Twenty Casey Trees Citizen Foresters, staff members and other volunteers joined National Park Service horticulturist Barry Stahl on Saturday, January 8, for a tree pruning workshop at Daingerfield Island. This …