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Texas Tree Tips: Tree Climbing

By Steve Houser • May 28, 2013

Fun Climbing — A New Twist to a Long-time Tradition Not all that long ago, summertime for kids was synonymous with sandlot baseball, neighborhood bicycle races, camp, and tree climbing. …

Texas Tree Tips

By Steve Houser • April 22, 2013

Tree Species Profiles — Top-Rated Shade Trees Bur Oak, Quercus macrocarpa When French botanist André Michaux (1746-1802) garnered the botanical naming rights for bur oaks, he went for the obvious: …

Texas Tree Tips

By Steve Houser • March 26, 2013

Seeds for the Future Why should we plant and care for trees? Research shows that trees clean our air, our water, and our soil. Trees make significant contributions to improve …

Texas Tree Tips – February, 2013

By Neil Sperry • February 25, 2013

The large pecans produced by improved variety trees are at their heaviest in August. The additional weight at the tips of branches can result in broken limbs. Photo by Kymberli …

Texas Tree Tips – January, 2013

By Neil Sperry • January 30, 2013

Post oak trees are heat and drought tolerant. While other trees may show signs of stress, post oak foliage remains glossy and green. Photos courtesy of Steve Houser. Tree Species …

Texas Tree Tips – January, 2013

By Neil Sperry • January 2, 2013

Japanese maples are popular ornamental trees because of the color they bring to gardens. While most cultivars never exceed a height of 20 feet, they often rank at the top …

Texas Tree Tips – November, 2012

By Neil Sperry • November 26, 2012

While planted for their abundant summer flowers, many varieties of crape myrtles also provide dazzling fall foliage in shades of yellow, orange, red, and purple. Photos by Bill Seaman. Texas …

Texas Tree Tips – October, 2012

By Neil Sperry • October 22, 2012

From Mighty Oaks Come Mighty Irritating Acorns In addition to crisp mornings and cool northerly breezes, the arrival of fall is signaled by the plunk of acorns hitting the roof …

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