Tree Of The Month: The Pignut Hickory

The Pignut Hickory is a native deciduous tree known for its hardiness, unique appearance, and valuable contributions to ecosystems. As part of the hickory family, it’s an important tree that supports wildlife, provides aesthetic appeal, and offers various environmental benefits. If you’ve never heard of this species, you may want [...]

Tree Of The Month: The Shortleaf Pine

The Shortleaf Pine is an exceptional tree choice for homeowners and landscapers looking to add beauty, shade, and environmental benefits to their yards or properties in the St. Louis area and central Missouri. Native to eastern North America, this versatile tree thrives in a variety of landscapes and offers year-round [...]

Tree Of The Month – The Jack Pine

Jack pines (Pinus banksiana), affectionately referred to by some as “Uncle Fogy” are a fascinating species of tree native to the northern regions of North America, reaching south to include Missouri. Jack pines are a hardy, resilient species, capable of growing in a variety of soil types and environmental conditions. [...]

Tree Of The Month: The Lacebark Elm

The Lacebark Elm, also known as the Chinese Elm, may sound like an exotic species, rarely if ever found in the Midwest, but that’s becoming increasingly inaccurate. While the Lacebark Elm is native to China, Korea, and Japan, it has steadily become a popular species in the Midwest in recent [...]

Tree Of The Month: The Northern Red Oak

There’s no question that oak trees are a common sight in the St. Louis area and throughout the eastern United States. There are, however, approximately 600 species of oak trees worldwide, with 90 native to the United States. Considering all the species of oak trees growing in the U.S., homeowners [...]