Do you have citrus trees? Scale can be controlled through the professional application of horticultural oils during their dormant period. Talk with an arborist about this process.
Trees give us clean air, reduce the concentration of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere, act as natural air conditioners, and provide important habitats for the world’s wildlife.
“For in the true nature of things, if we rightly consider, every green tree is far more glorious than if it were made of gold and silver.” – Martin Luther
Once the leaves start popping out on your trees, you will be able to identify the dead branches. If you spot any, or suspect your tree may have problems, contact our tree care experts.
The "knock on wood" tradition comes from a time when people used to tap or knock on trees to summon the protective spirits that resided in them.
Did you know trees improve water quality by slowing and filtering rainwater and protecting aquifers and watersheds? They also hold soil in place to protect against erosion.
Some trees cannot adapt to changing climates. If you’ve accidentally planted one in an unsuitable environment, it may not thrive well. In such cases, the best solution is to have the tree removed by a qualified arborist.
In a 2016 study by Stanford University, it was found that just adding a single tree to a pasture can increase the number of bird species from 0 to 80.
Native to the Amazon Rainforest, the sandbox tree produces a toxic fruit that causes diarrhea and vomiting when ingested. Moreover, when the fruit matures, it explodes and flings seeds at a rate of 150 miles per hour over a 60-foot radius!
Native to Florida, the manchineel tree is the most poisonous tree in the world. Merely standing under this tree while raining can cause the skin to blister, while burning it can produce smoke that can blind humans.
About 150 million years ago, a genus of evergreen trees was thought to be extinct and was only known due to fossil records. Amazingly, the same species was discovered in 1994 in Australia and is now called Wollemia.
The world’s tallest tree is the Hyperion, a coastal redwood that measures 380 feet tall. It was discovered in 2006 at the Redwood National and State Parks, although the precise location of the tree was kept secret for its own protection.