While much of the country waits until late April to celebrate Arbor Day, Florida marks the occasion several months sooner. Our subtropical climate makes it safe—and even beneficial—to plant trees during the cooler, drier winter months (with proper irrigation). By doing this now, young saplings have time to develop strong root systems beforefacing the intense heat and storms of the summer season. Perhaps you recently attended an Arbor Day event, or took home a tree to plant in your yard. This episode explores Florida Arbor Day and tips for caring for your tree.

Learn more:

Economic Contributions of UrbanForestry in Florida in 2017 - https://ccmedia.fdacs.gov/content/download/94000/file/FLUrbanForestry_Infographic.pdf

Wind and Trees: Lessons Learnedfrom Hurricanes (Mentioned by Shannon) - https://hort.ifas.ufl.edu/woody/documents/FR173.pdf

How You Can Help:

Plant a tree! Watch this video tolearn how: https://youtu.be/HXdlsJ451b8?si=uy9JFBluX-HjeJCp&t=37

Prune your maturing or mature trees,to ensure they are storm resistant and healthy.

Go to https://www.treesaregood.org/findanarboristto find a certified tree expert to help maintain your trees.

Sources for this Episode: http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/pdffiles/FR/FR17400.pdf 

http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fr173 

https://blogs.ifas.ufl.edu/polkco/2017/09/08/471/ 

http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fr175 

http://gardeningsolutions.ifas.ufl.edu/plants/trees-and-shrubs/trees/trees-that-can-withstand-hurricanes.html 

Arbor Day 2024 ‑History & Facts | HISTORY 

Planting andEstablishing Trees – Gardening Solutions 

https://www.treesaregood.org/findanarborist 

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