A Celebration of Trees

We just rolled through another Arbor Day in Georgia, and I hope you all had a chance to plant a tree, or thank a tree, or simply appreciate the many services that trees provide to humans, insects, and critters. I’ve written about the importance of trees in previous Arbor Day posts. If you need a refresher on what they do for us, click on one of these links and immerse yourself:

• Arbor Day in Georgia (with pictures of my adorable kids)
• A Native Tree is not Just a Tree (they have special powers over non-native trees)
• Plant a Tree for the Future (like your children and grandchildren)

Or perhaps you know all about how wonderful they are and want to dive into learning about some specific wonderful trees. Well, I’ve got plenty of those posts too!

Black cherry (Prunus serotina): A Perfect Plant for Birds in Georgia

American Beech (Fagus grandifolia): Great Georgia Trees: American Beech

Scarlet Oak (Quercus coccinea): Good Growth, Gorgeous Giant

Serviceberry (Amelanchier): A Tree for You and the Birds

Fringe benefits with Chionanthus virginicus

The Cedar that Isn't (Juniper virginiana)

Native magnolias: Magnolias Southern Style

Hawthorns: Number 12

Deciduous Conifers

Pawpaw (Asimina triloba): Wild Fruit

American Holly

Redbud (Cercis canadensis): Peas on a Tree

Red Maple (Acer rubrum) Takes a Chance (by blooming early)

Or perhaps you’d like to consider some trees by a general category or characteristic. Check these out:

Underused native trees

Small trees with good fall color

Spring tree alternatives (to non-native trees)

Double duty trees: trees that have more than one season interest

Evergreen trees (for that ugly spot)

Parking lot maple trees (they can handle tough conditions)

Parking lot oaks are tough too: Part 1 and Part 2

Some of the oaks I've seen in Georgia: visitors and residents

Find a tree that works for you and for the goals you have for your landscape and PLANT IT!