Trees Are Key

Trees Are Key

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Trees Are Key episodes

  • GIS is Key
    Welcome to Episode 198. Last week we explored “Keys to Plant Patents” and this week let’s talk about how “GIS is Key” in forestry and arboriculture. GIS stands for Geographic Information System, which is “a system designed to capture, store, manipulate, analyze, manage, and present spatial or geographic data” (Wikipedia). There are many uses for GIS in community forestry and arboriculture.
    Species Spotlight
    The tree of the week is the Hercules'-Club Zanthoxylum clava-herculis, also known as Prickly-Ash or Tickle-Tongue. It’s easily identified at a distance by the large, knobby warts on the trunk and branches.
    Listen in to learn more!
    13 min
  • Keys to Plant Patents
    Welcome to Episode 197. Last week we explored why “Varieties Are Key” and this week we'll delve a little deeper and talk about “Keys to Plant Patents.” In the last episode, we started exploring the world of subspecies, varieties, and cultivated varieties. This week we will continue that exploration by looking at patented and trademarked trees.
    Species Spotlight: Satsuma Arctic Frost, Texas SuperStar
    "Arctic Frost is the most cold-hardy satsuma hybrid tested so far, having survived temperatures as low as 9 degrees at the Texas A&M Research and Extension Center test site near Overton," said Dr. Brent Pemberton, AgriLife Research horticulturist.
    Listen in to learn more!
    13 min
  • Varieties Are Key
    Welcome to Episode 196 . Last week we explored why and how “Storytelling is Key” and this week let’s talk about why “Varieties Are Key.” We talked about planting a lot in our first season, but we didn’t spend much time discussing subspecies, varieties, cutivars, and patented trees. Picking the right species is important, but picking the best variety or cultivar can be just as important.
    Species Spotlight
    Perhaps the most common small landscape tree or large shrub planted in Texas, crapemyrtle is a deciduous non-native tree which is usually multi-trunked with smooth, muscular limbs, that grows to 20 to 40 feet tall and 15 feet wide, with mature trunks typically ranging from 4 to 12 inches in diameter.
    16 min
  • Storytelling is Key
    Welcome to Episode 195. Last week we explored why “Parenchyma are Key” and this week we'll talk about why “Storytelling is Key” and how we can better educate others about trees, arboriculture and community forestry through great storytelling.
    Species Spotlight: Burgess Oak
    In 1915, Richard F. Burges, tree advocate, brought a sapling live oak from California and planted it in his yard in El Paso, against the common wisdom of the day that oak trees could not survive the harsh desert climate. With the same commitment he gave to all his causes, Mr. Burges nurtured his live oak to maturity, and the Burges Oak remains a testament to the tenacity of live oaks and early residents of Texas.
    16 min
  • Parenchyma Are Key
    Trees Are Key
    Welcome to Episode 194. Last week we explored how “Change Is Key” and this week we'll talk about why “Parenchyma Are Key." Parenchyma are defined as “thin-walled, living cells essential in photosynthesis, radial transport, energy storage, and production of protective compounds” in the ISA International Dictionary online at isa-arbor.com in the online resources section. Listen in to learn more!
    Species Spotlight
    Deciduous holly, Ilex decidua, is also known as possumhaw is a Texas native large woodland shrub or small, multi-trunked tree that grows to 20 feet tall and stems to 8 inches in diameter, with an irregular, open crown and a horizontal branching habit.
    17 min
  • Review is Key - 2018
    Review is Key – 2018
    We are quickly approaching the end of another year. With a total of over 93,000 listens of our 191 episodes, it has been an amazing year of growth and learning. Join us this week as we look back at 2018 and review a few of the points we’ve covered this year in “Review is Key – 2018.”
    17 min
  • Service Is Key
    Welcome to Episode 191 of "Trees Are Key." Last week we discussed how “Compaction is Key” for our trees, and this week we'll explore how “Service is Key." There are many facets to our industry. Whether you chose to work in municipal, commercial, or utility arboriculture, traditional or urban forestry, or the for-profit or nonprofit sector, there are many ways to serve society and your industry.
    Species Spotlight
    This week’s tree is the Ashe Juniper or Juniperus ashei, also known as Mountain Cedar. This shrub or small to medium-sized tree is an evergreen Texas native. It can grow up to 30 feet tall with a trunk up to 16 inches in diameter.
    12 min
  • Compaction Is Key
    Soil is Key as we explored in Episode 22, but join us this week as we focus in and discuss why “Compaction Is Key” and what we can do about it. Compaction can be one of the greatest limitations our community trees endure and we can avoid or mitigate it. Listen in to Episode 190 to learn more. #urbantrees #urbanforestry #TAK
    Species Spotlight
    The Waxmyrtle Morella cerifera is also known as the Southern Bayberry. This evergreen Texas native is a small, multi-trunked tree that can grow to 20 feet tall with trunks 6 inches in diameter. The tree has an open crown of light green foliage.
    17 min
  • Components Are Key
    Join us this week as we explore the International Society of Arboriculture(ISA)and why “Components Are Key” within the ISA business model.
    Species Spotlight
    Tune in to this week's #TreesAreKey podcast to learn about a tough Texas native tree planted in many communities across the state. Montezuma Baldcypress, Taxodium mucronatum, is a big, beautiful choice for many.
    13 min
  • Root Crowns Are Key
    We spent the last few episodes exploring forestry, community forestry and professional improvement. Now we get back to trees. As we talked about in episode 181 - “Depth Is Key” - the root crown is crucial to the successful growth and health of our trees. Listen in to explore how “Root Crowns Are Key.”
    Species Spotlight: The American Sweetgum tree occurs in East Texas on rich river bottom soils, in swamps subject to frequent flooding and in dry uplands, as far west as the San Jacinto river basin.
    And to to our loyal listeners, many thanks. We passed 90,000 podcast listens last week!
    11 min

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#TreesAreKey with Paul Johnson helps listeners better understand and care for their trees. Weekly podcasts feature a short lesson and tree of the week, and share upcoming tree-related events around Texas. From planting to pruning, famous to flowering, to soil, sun and shade, and what to do when faced with disaster -- Trees Are Key has you covered.