Trees Are Key

Over the years, I’ve been asked about ants and trees many times. The three main culprits seem to be carpenter ants, fire ants, and leaf-cutter ants. In many cases ants may not be a problem and may actually be beneficial… the last one is the exception, leaf-cutter ants can be a major pest for our trees. Let's discuss more on this week's episode.

Species Spotlight

The Eastern Cottonwood, Populus deltoides ssp. deltoides, is a large Texas native tree up to 100 feet tall with a stout trunk to 6 feet or more in diameter, with thick, heavy branches that form a rounded, spreading crown.