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Will Aspen Trees Grow in NC
In addition to being beautiful, Aspen trees are noted for their ability to regenerate vegetatively by shoots and suckers along their long...
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How do you fix tree damage?
When a tree is wounded, the injured tissue is not repaired and does not heal. Trees do not heal; they seal. If you look at an old wound,...
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Black Walnut Tree
The bark is typically grey-black and deeply furrowed into thin ridges that gives the bark a diamond shaped pattern. Black walnut is one...
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About 240 Trees Per Car
Ever wonder exactly how much trees help regulate our environment? According to One Tree Planted, a non-profit organization focused on...
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Poplar Bark Siding
Have you seen poplar bark siding on homes in Asheville? Poplar Bark is a natural siding option that looks great on mountain homes, and it...
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Fun Facts About the Oak Tree
Did you know that there are about 500 different types of oak trees? North America has the largest number of oak species, with...
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Dawn Redwood
This beautiful mature Dawn Redwood was planted in Asheville in 1949. This ancient tree is well-suited to modern landscape plantings. The...
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Have you ever seen a Baobab tree?
The Baobab trees, which are native to Madagascar, reach about 100 feet in height and are up to 2,800 years old! They are a legacy of the...
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Tree Inspections
Trees can be dangerous. It doesn't happen often, but if a large tree or branch falls on a person, it can cause serious injury or even...
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Have You Ever Seen a Sequoia?
Sequoia Trees are the largest trees on earth by volume and can live to be over 3,000 years old! They only grow on the western slopes of...
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Plan Ahead
It's sad to see trees get butchered as a result of poor planning. When planting new trees make sure that you allow enough room for the...
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Prevent Forest Fires
It's been a dry summer in Western NC so it is very important to be careful when burning debris. In fact, it may be a good idea not to...
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What type of tree is that?
Now it's easier than ever to quickly find the name of any tree you see when you are out walking. All you need is a phone and an app like...
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What is the most common tree planted?
The Sugar Maple is one of the most popular trees planted in WNC and the Asheville area. They're beautiful with bright colors in the fall...
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What is special about a sycamore tree?
The sycamore tree is very popular in the Asheville area. In fact, sycamore trees are very popular in many cities in the U.S., often...
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What can trees tell us about climate change?
Rings can tell us how old the tree is, and what the weather was like during each year of the tree’s life. The light-colored rings...
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150 Gallons of Water Daily!
With all the rain in Asheville recently you may be wondering how much water trees can absorb. Trees can absorb between 10 and 150...
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5 FACTS ABOUT TREES THAT WILL BLOW YOUR MIND
The oldest tree A bristlecone pine tree named Methuselah has lived for more than 4,800 years and is older than the Egyptian Pyramids....
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Love A Tree Day
National Love A Tree Day is celebrated every year on May 16. HOW TO CELEBRATE NATIONAL LOVE A TREE DAY Hug a tree Release your inner tree...
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Blue Ridge Parkway Fire
Officials with the Forest Service say the Barnett Branch fire that shut down the Blue Ridge Parkway near the Pisgah Inn was completely...