This week, ArborNote’s Tree of the Week is the River Birch (Betula nigra)! The River Birch is native to the Eastern United States and is one of the few heat-tolerant birches in a family of mostly cold-weather trees. It is often found in floodplains and swamps, giving it its common...
With the stormy week we have been having in Southern California, ArborNote’s Tree of the Week is the Blue Spruce (Picea pungens) because of its ability to intercept rainwater before it hits the ground! Interception refers to the precipitation that does not reach the soil, but is instead intercepted by...
When life gives you lemons, add oranges! It’s a special tree of the week as this one is in the backyard of Yosef, one of our engineers! In our all hands meeting, Yosef brought up that his lemon tree (Citrus limon) he has had in his yard for years has...
ArborNote’s Tree of the Week is the Lacebark Pine (Pinus bungeana). This pine is native to northeastern and central China and is frost hardy down to below −15 °F! They are often planted by temples and cemeteries in both China and Korea. With bark that exfoliates in the winter in...
With the dawn of a new year, ArborNote’s Tree of the Week is the English Yew Tree (Taxus baccata). The Yew tree was considered sacred by Druids as it symbolizes the cycle of death and rebirth. They also have quite a long lifespan: between 400-600 years. However, it is impossible...
