Arlington’s Tree Canopy – Modest Gains, Big Opportunities
The Washington, DC region is known for its lush urban forests, with each jurisdiction playing a crucial role in maintaining our green network. Our neighbors in Arlington County boast an …
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Winter Tree ID: The Beauty of Bark
When winter arrives and trees shed their leafy identifiers, a whole new world of discovery opens up. Without foliage, we’re invited to notice a tree’s subtle and striking details—its bark, …
Thinking About Trees as an Investment
Have you ever wondered how much it really costs to plant a tree in the DMV? While the human health and environmental benefits of trees are priceless, each tree we …
Gift Yourself a Tree in 2025
As we move into the care season, we eagerly await spring’s planting season – a time of renewal and growth. If you don’t currently have trees, or if you’ve been …
Evergreen Trees
As we shift into the winter season, you may notice how many of our city’s trees have dropped their painted autumn leaves to rest and lay dormant during the months …
Trees of Historical Significance
As we approach July 4th, let’s take a moment to appreciate some of the most historically significant trees in the nation’s capital. These trees not only add beauty to our …
Evergreen Trees for Every Season
With winter approaching, we watch as the painted leaves of autumn abandon their branches and leave trees bare for the rest of the season. There is a mysterious, undeniable beauty …
Ecological Gardens
Contact us to schedule a site visit and consultation. Our ecological garden program promotes pollinator-friendly plants that are native to the mid-Atlantic region, stormwater capture and minimal irrigation, and dense, …
Growing Together
Imagine a neighborhood where every backyard is adorned with vibrant, leafy canopies – providing shade, beauty, and a whole host of environmental benefits to our communities. With our tree planting …
Mythbusting: The “Big Tree” Myth
At Casey Trees, we receive countless requests for tree plantings each year, many from homeowners. Last year we planted over 5,000 trees – our largest amount ever in a year. …
Community Tree Planting at Glenncrest
Last weekend, volunteers and community members joined us for a community tree planting in Glenncrest, a residential area of Ward 7 that includes a shared green space accessible and visible …
Tree Report Card 2021
Casey Trees’ Tree Report Card measures the quantity and condition of DC’s trees and the collective efforts of groups and individuals working to achieve the District’s 40 percent tree canopy …
Witch Hazel
Hamamelis virginiana Witch hazel is an excellent understory tree that produces fiery-yellow, fragrant flowers that stand out in the fall and winter. The extract is distilled from the bark of …