Even though we do not see many trees changing colors during fall in Tucson, some other places in Arizona and at higher elevations do! Have you noticed any near you?🍂
Comment a name, picture or gif below 🤗
Hope everyone had a wonderful weekend!
Pete is up in Prescott at the ACTC annual conference today and tomorrow learning about new techniques on managing urban forests!
#arizonacommunitytreecouncil
Anyone interested in signing up for a tree planting event?
Check out this event from Tucson Clean and Beautiful 👇👇
Tucson Clean and Beautiful is in Tucson, Arizona.
September 9 at 1:08 AM · Tucson, AZ ·
Tucson Clean and Beautiful's Trees for Tucson program is hosting a tree planting event October 3rd at 9 am in the Mountain First neighborhood!
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Please RSVP on Tucson Clean and Beautiful's website under the events tab if you're interesting in volunteering!
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Covid-19 precautions will also be followed during this event.
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Don't forget your reusable bottle and mask!
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#treesfortucson
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#planttrees
Pretty awesome article about the one trillion trees movement that is happening globally.
"..The results, according to WRI (World Resources Institute) include the potential savings of up to 540 million tons of carbon dioxide that would otherwise end up in the atmosphere"
You can also check out 1t.org for more information on what it is about and how you can help. 🌳
https://www.triplepundit.com/story/2020/us-companies-trillion-trees/125181
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U.S. Companies Line Up Behind the Trillion Trees Movement
In 2016, a canopy assessment and analysis was completed by the Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management- Urban Forestry Program in partnership with the University of Arizona- School of Natural Resources and the Environment and Arizona's 29 recognized Tree Cities. The purpose of this assessment was to gather baseline information about community forests across Arizona that will inform future management decisions and project implementation.
What is an Urban Forest?
The entire collection of trees within an urban area(city, town, suburb) that provide environmental economic and social benefits
Urban tree canopy cover provides benefits for the entire community by removing pollutants and carbon from the air and by reducing peak storm water flows. Trees also provide much needed shade and cooling effects in Arizona's hottest and driest communities.
Here is the summary for Tucsons results!
If you would like to know the results from one of the other 28 Tree Cities in Arizona, comment the city below!
The world can always use more trees and fall in Southern Arizona is a great time to plant!
Who doesn't love trees that change color in fall before dropping their leaves?!
Benefits to planting in the fall:
*extra root growth
*less chance for the trees to be stressed out by our extreme heat and drought
*trees become more stable and able to deal with the following heat and drought seasons
*less evaporation of soil moisture allowing the roots to absorb necessary water and less time watering
*you can pick your trees by the fall colors they produce the following years
Perfect deciduous (a tree that sheds its leaves each year) trees to pick for Tucson area:
-Arizona Ash (turns yellow in fall)
-Red Push Pistache (turns orange-red in fall)
-Crape Myrtle (turns orange, golden and red)
Whether it is apples, squash, sweet potatoes or mulled cider, cinnamon(genus Cinnamomum) is the official spice of Autumn, but
A little trivia for this beautiful Friday!
Who can name the icons on the left or the plants on the right?
*Bouns if you can name all in this picture!
Hope everyone has a safe and happy Halloween this weekend!
Thank you for your service!
R.O. Landscape & Tree Service, LLC
November 11, 2019 at 10:34 PM ·
To all the men and women who have served, Thank You!!!!
Finally cooler temperatures have arrived in Arizona, time to relax by a fire and we have firewood for sale!
Buy it where you burn it! 🔥
Check out this link that talks about how moving firewood from one place to another can spread diseases and pest infestation.
Call our office today to schedule a time to pick up a bundle or cord.
*As always, do not leave a fire unattended and completely extinguish a fire when you're done*
https://www.dontmovefirewood.org/
We love getting more information on how trees can communicate with each other!!
Here is a nice little read about it.
Thank you Sherri for finding and sending us this article from Gardening Etcetera. 😁
Pete Thomas
Today at 5:30 AM ·
So we have the over at least the last 7 years we at RO tree service have had the privilege of caring for this Aleppo pine our customer says some folks from the U of A say it’s the largest in Arizona although I can’t prove it but it’s still a pretty amazing tree here in Tucson
Weekend plans to relax?
We got firewood for sale!
Located in Tucson, AZ. Give us a call today to pick up your bundle or cord
520-320-3697
Over the weekend Stan went out to Bear Canyon to check out this beautiful Arizona Cyress! At 244" circumference, 106' tall and 48' spread we can see why its on the Champion tree list!
How was your weekend?
Stan Lowery
Yesterday at 5:39 AM ·
We like big trees and we can not lie!
A few days ago we shared a post from Pete about a Aleppo Pine that we have taken care for quite some time. It is not on the champion tree list.... yet? 😉
Here is a link(and map) to all 70 champion trees in Arizona! 9 of them are in Pima County.
We recently checked out the Alligator Juniper in Prescott. As of 2015 it was at 52 feet tall!
https://tucson.com/news/map-get-directions-to-arizonas-champion-trees/html_abc10a1c-d126-50dc-a069-7334e4d313d8.html
Have you visited any of them? If so, post pictures below.
Maybe #optoutside this Black Friday to check out some of the largest trees of their kind in our beautiful state.
Happy Thanksgiving everyone!
Don't forget to call our office at 520-320-3697 To schedule a time to pick up a cord or a bundle of hardwood Mesquite/Eucalyptus or softwood Pine! Just in time for the cold weekend.🥶
Buying local harvested wood helps prevent the spread of diseases and invasive pests!
*We are located Tucson, Arizona*
Do you display artificial, real or no tree in your home during the holidays?
We hope everyone is having a wonderful holiday season! ❄
From our families to yours, we wish you a very Merry Christmas and a healthy New Year! 🌲🎉
We always love to hear when our work makes a client happy! Thank you for the pictures and the awesome review, Jeanmarie! 🌴 Good job crew👏
Jeanmarie Schiller-McGinnis
December 21 at 10:01 PM ·
I'm having these palm trees trimmed and skinned today. Over 25 years of not removing the complete frond after trimming was a big mistake on my part. I trimmed them until they got too tall for my extension ladder, but it was a hassle to scrape 'em clean and I left it. Now it's hard work and makes a huge mess! Plus, it costs a whole lot more to do! However, it's healthier for the tree, less bees and mess, and looks nicer.
I had trouble finding someone to even do it. However, these fellows from R.O. Landscape & Tree Service, LLC are doing a great job so far!
Not sure what to do with your Christmas tree now that the holidays are over?
Here is a list of places all around town you can take them to.
#TucsonTreeCycle
https://www.tucsonaz.gov/treecycle
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'Tis the Season to TreeCycle
Most New Years resolutions include self care, diet, and exercise but don't forget to add tree care to your list!
Now is the perfect time to check your trees for pests, winter damage and disease. Make a list of your tree goals for 2021 then give us a call to set a time to speak with our Certified Arborist who can assist with getting those goals met this year🎉
520-320-3697
Yesterday Stan and Pete met with some folks from the Departmentof Foresty, Jacqueline Lyle and Nick Shipley to get the Aleppo Pine at Catalina United Methodist Church measured. We have been trimming and taking care of this beautiful tree since around 2006. We are happy to say that it will make the Champion Tree list!
167" circumference
83' tall
96' canopy spread
Pictures below are from 1956 when it was just a wee little tree.
In 2008, while we were trimming it then 65 years later Stan and Pete giving it a big hug!
Last picture is from yesterday taken by Jacqueline of the whole Aleppo Tree!
Happy Monday Folks!
Did you know?
Willow bark on most types of Willow trees contains salicin, a compound similar to aspirin. Salicin is metabolized in the body to create salicylic acid, a precursor of aspirin.
The herbal extract has long been used in native and folk medicine to relieve pain, from back pain to headaches, inflammation, and fever. In the late 1800s, chemists discovered a way to make a synthetic version of salicylic acid, called acetylsalicylic acid aka aspirin.
Birch and poplar trees also contain salicylic acid.
TBT to when Pete and the crew took out a Pine in 36 seconds!
Have a wonderful and safe day folks!
Pete Thomas
February 5, 2019 at 7:08 AM ·
Took out this pine in 36 seconds 😆😁
R.O. Landscape & Tree Service, LLC
November 10, 2020 at 11:40 PM ·
Finally cooler temperatures have arrived in Arizona, time to relax by a fire and we have firewood for sale!
Buy it where you burn it! 🔥
Check out this link that talks about how moving firewood from one place to another can spread diseases and pest infestation.
Call our office today to schedule a time to pick up a bundle or cord.
*As always, do not leave a fire unattended and completely extinguish a fire when you're done*
https://www.dontmovefirewood.org/
If you are looking to sell your home or just looking for a way to increase your property value, how about planting a tree! Happy and healthy trees can add an average of 7% to the value of your home along with well landscaped yards.
This article shows different type of trees that can increase the value of your property based on your location with the Plant Hardiness Zone map. You will also want to check your soil to make sure the trees you have planted do well on your property. Dying or dead trees will decrease the value and could cause damage to property if not taken care of.
Tucson is located within zone 8-11. Some good drought tolerant to have planted are Live Oaks, Palm trees and Desert Willows, Pistache and other native species.
If you have any questions about planting trees to increase your property value, give us a call to meet with our certified Arborist. 520-320-3697.
https://www.homelight.com/blog/trees-increase-property-value/
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Which Kinds of Trees Increase Property Value, Based on Your Climate?
Check out our latest in house build. 2007 FTR from refrigerator box to full on chip dump box. Will be out on the road this week! Keep your eyes out for this awesome truck! 💪
What a beautiful day to be outside working! 💪
Hope everyone has a wonderful weekend!
Have you noticed the beautiful Texas Mountain Laurel are in bloom around town?!
This Southwestern native evergreen shrub/small tree is hardy and heat tolerant. It is a slow growing tree that can get up to 15 ft. tall making it a good border shrub or patio trees. The Texas Mountain Laurel shrub/tree is in the pea family and the wisteria like violet flowers have a strong fragrance like grape soda, blooming in early spring.
Do you have any blooming Texas Mountain Laurels in your yard? Lets see em!
Post pictures below ⬇️😁
Have a wonderful week folks!
Happy First Day of Spring!
The Davey Tree Expert Company
March 19 at 7:30 PM ·
We hope this makes you lol. Have a TREEmendous Friday! 🌳💚
R.O. Landscape and Tree Service is hiring for grounds crew and climbers!
To apply, come into our office at
3465 E Kleindale Rd, Tucson, AZ 85716 to fill out an application.
We are open Monday- Friday 8am-4pm