Irrigation Systems at the Casey Tree Farm Nursery
On the Casey Tree Farm, a new project of ours in Clarke County, Virginia, we are planting thousands of trees that will one day find a home on the streets …
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Tree of the Month: Pignut Hickory
Carya glabra, also known as the pignut hickory, is June’s Tree of the Month and shares a name with a famous U.S. politician. That’s right, the seventh president of the …
Tree of the Month: Black Gum
We’ve chosen the black gum (Nyssa sylvatica) for our October Tree of the Month. Its leaves turn vibrant red in early autumn, before most other tree species put on their …
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 …
Tree of the Month: American Linden
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), …
Tree of the Month: Deodar Cedar
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 …
Tree of the Month: Japanese Pagoda Tree
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. …
Tree of the Month: Scarlet Oak
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, …
Tree of the Month: Northern Red Oak
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 …
Tree of the Month: American Chestnut
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 …
Tree of the Month: Serviceberry
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 …
Tree of the Month: American Sycamore
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, …
Tree of the Month: American Holly
Now that winter is approaching and the leaves of many deciduous trees have fallen, some of the most vibrant trees in our city become more apparent. The American Holly (ilex …