Trees Are Key

Many ants aren’t a problem, but this week’s subject can be very tough on our trees, particularly seedlings and transplants. One challenge is that these ants don’t actually eat the plant material they harvest, but actually farm with it. Listen in to learn more.

Species Spotlight

Shortleaf Pine, Pinus echinata, is a tall, slender Texas native pine reaching a height of about 100 feet and trunk diameters to 2 feet or more, with a rather short, oval crown. Shortleaf pine occurs on well-drained uplands in East Texas, growing in pure stands or mixed with hardwoods.