Eastern 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...
read moreAmerican Beech Trees of Illinois
We are back this week to continue our series about Chicago’s native trees with a profile on a tree that has been in this area for thousands of years, the American beech tree (Fagus grandifolia). This tall American hardwood tree is found mostly in the eastern half of the U.S. and southern Canada. It is believed that the American beech was once spread throughout the modern-day continental U.S., from the Atlantic to the Pacific coast, before the last ice age. These trees are quite tall and can reach heights above 100 feet, and they can also...
read moreNative Black Cherry Tree
Our ongoing series covering the native trees of the Chicago area returns this week with a closer look at the beautiful and showy black cherry tree. The black cherry tree (Prunus serotina), also known as the mountain black cherry, rum cherry, and wild black cherry, is a large deciduous tree that is found throughout the eastern half of the United States as well as areas in the American Southwest and Mexico. Black cherries are commonly used as shade trees because of their large size but their showy flower clusters and fruits make them an...
read moreBirch Trees in the Chicago Area
We are back this week with our series about the native trees of Chicago to discuss a tree that is unique in our Midwestern landscape, the birch tree. Birch trees are medium to large sized deciduous hardwood trees that are most notable for their lightly colored, paper-like bark. They are generally planted as shade trees, but the vibrant color of its leaves in the fall in contrast to its light-colored bark creates quite a sight, making birch trees excellent ornamental trees as well. Birch trees are found all over the world in the northern...
read moreAutumn Tree Colors in Chicago
The hot, muggy dog days of late summer are upon us here in the Chicago area, but at Hendricksen Tree Care, we are excited about the upcoming fall season. Autumn is such an amazing season in the city of Chicago and its suburbs because of the brilliant fall foliage and scenery around the area as well as the more moderate weather. The fall leaves look beautiful anywhere you go in the region whether you see brilliant reds and yellows dotting the urban landscape or a sea of autumn leaves at one of the many Chicago area parks and forest...
read moreElm Trees in the Chicago Area
Our series on the native trees of Chicago is back this week as we take a closer look at a tree that is beautiful and loved throughout the Chicagoland area, the elm tree. Elm trees are very hardy trees that can withstand tough conditions and they are valued for their shape, shade, and natural beauty as ornamental trees. Elms, especially American elms, were very popular trees to plant in cities like Chicago that grew and developed in the 19th century. Because of their durability, elm trees can be found in yards, parks, and along streets and...
read moreLocust Trees Native to Chicago and Illinois
Our series on the native trees of the Chicago area is back this week with an in depth look at locust trees. Locust trees are found throughout North America and Asia and they are classified under one of two different genera; the genus Gleditsia and the genus Robinia. There are twelve known species of locust trees under the genus Gleditsia including the popular honey locust, and there are ten known species under the genus Robinia, including the native but somewhat invasive black locust. The honey locust and the black locust are the most...
read moreMaple Trees of the Chicago Area
This week, we return to our series about the native trees of the Chicago area by focusing on a very common and recognizable type of tree, the maple. Maple trees are easily recognized by their lobed leaves and their samaras that contain their seeds, commonly known as “helicopters.” They are planted primarily as ornamental trees on residential and commercial properties because they are easy to transplant, grow rather quickly, and have brilliant fall colors. There are 128 known species of maple trees (Acer sp.), most of which can be found in...
read moreThe Homeowner’s Guide to How and When to Fertilize Trees
Are you dreaming of healthy, fast-growing trees on your property? As a homeowner, you’ve likely already got enough on your plate when it comes to landscaping. However, trees require just as much care and attention as shrubs, lawns, and vegetable gardens. In fact, it’s imperative to regularly inspect the health of trees you’ve planted on your property. Tree transplants are especially vulnerable to slow growth given their need to adapt to new soil, weather, and plant neighbors. We recommend fertilizing your trees to promote a...
read moreCrabapple Trees of the Chicago Area
It has been a few weeks since our last installment of our series on the native trees of Chicagoland, but we return this week to highlight crabapple trees. Crabapple trees are best known for the fruit they produce which is how they get their name, and their showy spring flowers. These trees and their cultivars are found throughout landscapes in the Chicago area because of their ornamental flowers and their relatively small size which makes them easy to plant in yards and landscapes. There are over 50 different species of crabapple trees...
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