Red Mulberry Trees of the Chicago Area
Our series covering the native trees of the Chicago area returns with a look at the red mulberry tree (Morus rubra). The red mulberry tree is the only mulberry tree that is native to North America and it is found throughout the eastern half of the United States. These trees are also found in small numbers in British Columbia, but the red mulberry is considered an endangered species in Canada. There are 10 to 16 accepted species of mulberry trees native to southern Europe, north Africa, Asia, and the Middle East. ...
read moreWhen Should I Plant a Tree in the Chicago Area?
Now that the spring season is in full swing in the Chicago area, there are more people working in their yards, mowing the lawn, planting gardens, and tending to their trees. Much of the yard work that is done in the spring involves new planting, whether it is the planting of new flower beds and vegetable gardens or spreading seed for grass. For these types of plants, spring is the best season to do some new planting. But what about planting new trees? Is it best to plant new trees in the spring when you plant new flowers? Or is it best to...
read moreCommon Tree Diseases and Insect Pests Found in Chicago, IL and the Northwest Suburbs
Spring is such a refreshing season in the Chicago area, especially right after a long winter. Chicagoland winters usually feature the typical cold and snow, and sometimes even temperature drops to mind blowing levels of cold at negative 30 to 40 degrees during the deep freeze. Now that the cold and snow are behind us, people can enjoy being outside and appreciate the new spring growth as flowers and trees will soon begin to bloom throughout the city of Chicago and its suburbs. There is a wide diversity of native trees in the Chicago area...
read moreBasswood Trees Native to the Chicago Area
This week, we continue our series on the native trees of the Chicago area with a look at basswood trees (Tilia sp.), also known as linden trees. These trees are found throughout the Northern Hemisphere in North America, Europe, and Asia and there are around 30 known species in the world. Basswood trees are known for their thick canopies, heart-shaped leaves, and fragrant flower clusters. There are around 30 known species of basswood trees throughout the world but only a few species are found in the U.S. The American basswood is native to...
read moreNative Sycamore Trees of the Chicago Area
We have returned with our ongoing series on the native trees of the Chicago area to highlight sycamore trees throughout Illinois. Sycamore trees (Platanus sp.), also known as plane trees, are tall deciduous trees found throughout the Northern Hemisphere. The genus Platanus consists of 11 different tree species; four species referred to as sycamores that are native to North America and seven species referred to as plane trees that are found in Mexico and areas of Asia and Europe. Sycamore trees are most easily identified by their height, as...
read moreHickory & Pecan Trees of the Chicago, Illinois Area
This week, we are back with our ongoing series about the native trees of the Chicago area with a look at hickory trees. Hickory trees (Carya sp.) are medium to tall deciduous trees known for their strong, dense wood and edible nuts. Most species of hickory trees can be found in the eastern half of North America, from southern Canada down to northern Mexico, and there are some species found in India, China, and Indochina. Hickory trees have long been sought after for their wood to make a range of items including furniture, flooring, skis,...
read moreWinter is the Best Time of the Year to Prune Your Chicagoland Trees
In the middle of a Chicago winter, yardwork of any kind is probably the last thing on your mind. The ground in your yard is likely frozen and the plant life, including the grass, trees, and shrubs are dormant. For the most part, you must wait until the spring to start your yardwork for the new growing season. However, there is one thing you can do during the winter to help your trees and shrubs; pruning. Tree pruning is highly recommended during the winter, especially for woody plants, while the tree is dormant. Winter tree pruning has...
read moreHolly Trees in the Chicago Area
We return this week with our ongoing series about the native trees of the Chicago area to get you into the holiday spirit with an in-depth look at holly trees. Holly trees (Ilex sp.) are evergreen or deciduous trees that are found in temperate and subtropical regions around the world, including North America, Central and South America, Asia, and parts of Europe and Africa. Holly trees are best known for their dark green leaves and bright red berry-like drupes, and they are typically planted as an ornamental tree. These trees are closely...
read moreNative Pine Trees in Illinois and the Chicago Area
We are deep in the fall season in the Chicago area which means that most deciduous trees have lost their leaves. This is why for this edition of our series on the native trees of the Chicago area, we have decided to focus on a type of evergreen tree that is found throughout the area, pine trees. Pine trees (Pinus sp.) are medium to tall coniferous trees that are found throughout the world in the northern hemisphere. Depending on the species, pine trees can grow anywhere between 30 and over 200 feet in height and on rare occasions, they can...
read moreEastern Red Cedar Trees in the Chicago Area
We are back this week with our series on the native trees of the Chicago area with our first close look at an evergreen tree, the eastern red cedar (Juniperus virginiana). The eastern red cedar, also known as the red cedar, Virginian juniper, eastern juniper, red juniper, and pencil cedar, is a coniferous tree found throughout the eastern half of the United States. These trees can grow to be more than 40 feet tall and they may also appear as shrubs as small as 3-5 feet in height. The most distinctive characteristics of the eastern red...
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