Month: February 2017

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Debbie Horner Tribute Tree

On February 18, 2017 at 10am, a Tribute Tree was planted in Memory of Debbie Horner on the Eaton Trail North of Woodward Park. It had been raining on the days preceding the planting, but on that Saturday the weather cleared to a beautiful sun shining day! We planted an Oklahoma Redbud in an area where Debbie had walked many times. Many family and friends were there including her husband Bruce and their children and grandchildren. Tammy and Todd Spino were there and were instrumental in arranging the dedication. Karen Hughes told all assembled about Debbie and what a wonderful person she was and the impact she had on others. Lee Ayres of Tree Fresno gave a dedication and then everyone helped plant the tree which will be a living memorial to Debbie.

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Chinese Pistache

Chinese Pistache

Pistacia Chinensis

Collection – Shade Tree

WHY WE LOVE THIS TREE

  • Fantastic Fall Color: light green leaves transform into stunning red & orange hues.
  • Provides Shade: wide canopy cools yards and streets during summer heat.
  • Deep Rooted: won’t crack or damage sidewalks.

GOOD TO KNOW!

• Deciduous  • Height: 20-60′  • Width: 20-60′  • Ogren Allergen Rating: 1 (female); 8 (male)  • Plant with sufficient space away from buildings and powerlines  • Leaf & berry litter in autumn  • Seedless male cultivar(‘Keith Davey’) available

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Desert Willow

Desert Willow

Chilopsis Linearis

Collection – Accent Tree

WHY WE LOVE THIS TREE

  • Beautiful Blooms: fragrant, trumpet-shaped flowers of various colors present from spring to fall.
  • California Native: a natural choice for landscapes, yards, and native gardens.
  • Drought Tolerant: requires little watering, tolerates aridity and poor soils.

GOOD TO KNOW!

• Deciduous  • Height: 15-30′  • Width: 10-20′  • Ogren Allergen Rating: 5  • Art’s Seedless Variety alleviates problem of long seed pods  • Initially fast growing (3′ per year) then slows

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Western Redbud

Western Redbud

Cercis Occidentalis

Collection – Accent Tree

WHY WE LOVE THIS TREE

  • Lovely Accents: leaves change colors throughout the seasons and magenta spring flowers add vibrancy to yards.
  • California Native: a natural choice for yards and is naturally drought tolerant.
  • Small Stature: well-suited for nearly any size yard and is power-line safe.

GOOD TO KNOW!

• Deciduous  • Height: 10-18′  • Width: 10-18′  • Ogren Allergen Rating: 5  • Usually best as a multi-trunk; can be pruned to a single trunk