Tree Cutting FAQ’s What is the difference between tree cutting, tree pruning, and tree removal? Tree cutting, tree pruning, and tree removal are all techniques that are used to manage trees and maintain their health and appearance. Tree cutting: Tree cutting is usually synonymous with tree removal, though some people may ask for tree cutting […]
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THE CREPE MYRTLE
Crepe myrtles grow at a pace of around 24 inches each year, and when fully mature, they can reach a maximum of 15 to 25 feet and spans between 6 to 15 feet. Crepe myrtles bloom mostly between the middle of May and early June. Depending on its variety, flowering might last anywhere from 90 […]
TREES THAT ARE DANGEROUS TO PETS
Trees That Are Dangerous To Pets Summer is just around the corner. It’s a time of year when people, and pets, spend more time outside. There is nothing like relaxing on the back porch listening to the hum of the cicadas, but if you have certain types of trees on your property, you should be […]
THE EASTERN REDBUD
The Eastern Redbud HOW THE EASTERN REDBUD BECAME THE OKLAHOMA STATE TREE Oklahoma has a colorful history when it comes to selecting state symbols and the state tree is no different. The Oklahoma Redbud War of the 1930s began when Oklahoma City resident Marmie Lee Brown wrote a letter to the governor suggesting that the […]
CODOMINANT STEMS
CODOMINANT STEMS The term “codominant stems” is used to describe two or more stems that emerge from the same location on the main trunk of a tree. The stems are similar in size and neither one is dominant. Codominant stems can be hazardous and often times require removal. One of the codominant stems of this […]
TREE CANKERS
TREE CANKERS Cankers are dead sections of bark, branches, or trunk on a tree. They are among the most destructive and hard to manage tree problems as they attack a tree’s tissue cells and cause decay. Most canker diseases are caused by fungi that grows between the tree’s bark and the wood killing the living […]
ROOT ROT
Root Rot Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment Root rot is a disease that attacks the roots of trees growing in wet or damp soil. It is a decaying disease that spreads through soil and will lead to the eventual death of a tree. Causes of Root Rot in Trees The most common cause of root rot […]
JUST SAY NO TO TREE TOPPING
JUST SAY NO TO TREE TOPPING WHAT IS TOPPING According to the International Society of Arboriculture, topping is the indiscriminate cutting of tree branches used to reduce the size of a tree. Topping is the most harmful tree practice known and is not a viable method of height reduction. It does not decrease future risk […]
FLOWERING TREES FOR SPRING
A splash of color can really transform your garden or landscape and there is nothing more beautiful than seeing whites or pinks or a combination of the two spread across a sea of green and browns. They stand out and make your area whether large or small really stand out. So if you’re looking to […]
Bradford Pear Tree – BEWARE of this ornamental tree!
BEWARE OF THE BRADFORD PEAR A sure sign of spring is the snowy white blooms on Bradford Pears. For years, the Bradford Pear has been an iconic Southern tree, but now, it may be the most despised. RAPID REPRODUCTION OF THE BRADFORD PEAR The Bradford Pear was introduced as an ornamental tree in 1964 by […]