TREE PLANTING EVENT
The first Avon Woods Arboretum event, Saturday, Nov. 21 at the home of Dawn and Tim Edwards, was a success.
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The first Avon Woods Arboretum event, Saturday, Nov. 21 at the home of Dawn and Tim Edwards, was a success.
View More3 minutes that will make you appreciate trees and the life lessons we can learn from them Did you know a tree gets stronger as it sways in the wind? We all know that trees are alive, but we don’t often think about how they change as the grow, or how they create environments for…
View More416 E. Erwin Dr. White Ash (Fraxinus americana) Fraxinus americana, the white ash or American ash is a handsome tree native to eastern and central North America. Frequently used for parks and other large areas, the white ash is a good example of two botanic characteristics. First, it is one of a small number of…
View More446 Vescovo Dr. Sugar Hackberry (Celtis laevigata) Celtis laevigata is a medium-sized deciduous tree native to North America. Common names include sugarberry, Southern hackberry, or in the southern U.S. sugar hackberry or just hackberry. It can grow 50-70 feet tall and is fast growing with a rounded vase crown. The hackberry is a good shade…
View More4877 Lynbar Ave. Star Magnolia (Magnolia stellata) Magnolia stellata, commonly called the star magnolia, is a small deciduous shrub or small tree that typically grows with a rounded crown and is often grown as a large pyramidal multi-stemmed shrub. It is noted for its late winter (February) to early spring (March) bloom of star-shaped white…
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