Is Age Key?

One of the toughest questions we’re asked is, “how old do you think this tree is?” I don’t think many of the questioners want to cut down their tree to counts its rings, nor do they want to pay for carbon dating.

Join us this week as we talk about how to determine a trees’ age and try to determine if age is key.

Species Spotlight

This week’s tree, Chinkapin Oak(Quercus muehlenbergii), is a great planting choice for alkaline soils. Not only does it have a uniquely shaped leaf, but the acorn is edible when roasted. Listen to this episode of #TreesAreKey to learn more about this cool tree.