Trees Are Key

Monitoring our trees for insect, disease, and stress is important, but we can’t forget their structural integrity. A tree that grows up straight and tall is, generally, remarkably stable. Add a lean to that same tree and it’s ability to stand up is compromised…but how much? This week we’ll discuss "Keys to Measuring Leans."

Species Spotlight

This week’s tree will soon be blooming across much of Texas. Mexican-Buckeye, Ungnadia speciose, is a tough Texas native that also supports our pollinators.