Ripe persimmons — those mushy, tart, orange delights — are falling in Middle Tennessee. Learn more about the native American Persimmon tree and its many benefits for pollinators and other wildlife.
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From evergreens to oaks to hackberries, trees provide food and shelter for many creatures all winter long. By planting a native tree, you can support our local ecosystem and the birds and small animals that depend on it.
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Learn how a tree’s root system can absorb water to manage stormwater runoff and what communities and homeowners can do to plant the right trees for the job.
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Did you know that native trees help “make” butterflies? Our native Middle Tennessee tree species, especially oaks, host hundreds of species of butterflies. Exotic species such as ginkgo, crepe myrtle, Japanese maple and Yoshino cherry have evolved on other continents and do not offer similar support for butterflies and other local wildlife. This is another reminder that native plants are the foundation of all local ecosystems.
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Planting a native tree creates habitat for birds, bees and butterflies and helps to build a healthy ecosystem.
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