Between October 2023 and February 2024, the Nashville Tree Conservation Corps has delivered and planted 850 trees (and counting!) across Nashville through our annual tree sale! If you’d still like to purchase a tree this winter, we’re taking orders through mid-March, and any orders received afterward will be delivered in the fall.
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Throughout the winter, trees continue to provide benefits despite being dormant, such as soil stability and habitat provision for wildlife. While fall brings vibrant colors after spring and summer’s greenery, being able to recognize trees in winter can add another layer of seasonal interest (that also builds your local tree knowledge) during the coldest months of the year.
Read MoreTrees that we plant in our yards and along streets interact with our homes, our utility connections, local wildlife, and even us! Since trees in neighborhoods and urban locations are more isolated than those in nature, they need our help to keep them in good condition, good health, and safe from the dangers of the built environment. In this article, we’ll go over some of the main benefits, techniques, and best practices to help your Nashville trees thrive.
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The founder of Nashville Tree Conservation Corps, Jim Gregory, is stepping back from his position as executive director, remaining with the organization in an advisory role. Without him, NTCC would not be making the impact it is today, so we thank him for his important work! We’re looking forward to continuing to collaborate with Jim, but due to his departure, we have new leadership!
Read MoreNatchez crape myrtle trees are among the most popular ornamental trees in the Southern US, and these distinctive and distinguished trees can be found in gardens across Nashville. Crape myrtles are beloved for their compact size, sprayed shape, and tufts of fluffy flowers, and the Natchez variety is a favorite choice for its hardy nature and bright, white blooms. Here, we’ll go over why it’s so widespread.
Read MoreIt can be easy to take trees for granted; they’re in the background of everyday life, and big, mature trees are there for so many years that they seem like a given. However, anyone who has planted a sapling, maintained the trees in their yard, or dealt with a weak or aging tree knows that it’s a big responsibility!
Read MoreTrees provide many ecosystem benefits in every season of the year! Read on to learn how trees help maintain our environments during winter.
Read MoreAn evergreen conifer native to the eastern half of North America, the eastern red cedar is a bushy tree that provides ecological benefits year-round. It’s a cold-hardy tree that is adaptable to a variety of soil types, loves full sun, and can tolerate salt and pollution, making it an outstanding urban tree and a particularly powerful contribution to any type of landscape.
Read MoreThe bald cypress (Taxodium distichum) is a unique canopy tree that offers serious environmental benefits while also having an interesting visual appeal that is its own. This tree is a moisture-loving conifer with feathery leaves that drop off in the winter. Between its form and function, the bald cypress is a robust contribution to a property’s landscape and a neighborhood’s canopy.
Read MorePlanting a tree may require more forethought than you think! There are lots of things to take into consideration when choosing the location for a sapling, including its purpose, maintenance needs, your yard’s soil type, and in particular, the mature size of the tree. Big trees shouldn’t be planted too close since they can become hazards to people and property if they grow to full size in the wrong spot, while small trees can be planted closer to a house with fewer issues.
Read MoreWhile Nashville’s neighborhood canopy offers a colorful backdrop to everyday life in autumn, there are many majestic displays of nature’s beauty just outside of Nashville! Whether it’s an outing with family and friends or time to commune with nature on your own, getting into wild spaces is one of the best ways to truly appreciate and enjoy the vibrant fall foliage, wildlife, and many outdoor activities made available by protected areas. Here, we’ll go over seven destination locations near Nashville where you can take a break from town life and immerse yourself in the shades of the season.
Read MoreCareful curation of a property’s landscape is essential to prevent invasive species from being introduced into local areas by spreading from yards into unmanaged and wild environments. In this article, we’ll go over what invasive plants are, how they spread, what negative effects they can have on ecosystems and human communities, as well as how to get rid of them, prevent their establishment, and manage the spread of those invasives already present.
Read MoreA hybrid of two types of sycamore trees, the London plane was popularized in and originally distributed from its namesake city, being an urban tree through and through. Its robust and hardy nature makes this tree a great choice for Nashville streets and neighborhoods, where a London plane will thrive in the built environment.
Read MoreAs sweater weather settles in, so do the reds, yellows, and oranges of fall leaves in Nashville. The canopy’s color change creates the annual show that reminds us of the year’s progress, giving us a bright visual treat before the more somber season of winter takes hold. In Nashville, where warmer temperatures linger into October, mid-fall is when leaf color change is at its peak.
Read MoreFrom an acorn to a robust, mighty tree, the oak is often used as a symbol of patience and durability. Oaks are well-known for their sturdy trunks, distinctive acorns, and lobed leaves, as well as their longevity. In this article, we’ll profile some of the different kinds of oak trees that can be found around Nashville.
Read MoreThe trees in our yards both beautify the space and make the environment healthier, but they can also produce delicious fruits for us to enjoy! A fruit tree performs many of the same functions that other trees do, like stabilizing the soil, casting shade in its vicinity, and providing habitat for pollinators.
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The type of soil in your yard makes a big difference in what kind of plants and trees are able to grow. Soil varies in how well it drains, which nutrients are present and available, and how acidic or alkaline it is. The properties of soil vary greatly depending on their location and the types of greenery that are there, meaning it can even vary from yard to yard. When it comes to the soil in our yards, there are lots of things we can do to encourage good-quality soil that nurtures trees to grow big and strong.
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Trees are an effective public health resource that not only improve environmental health but the health of individuals and communities as well. By filtering the air and releasing oxygen, trees play a major role in keeping local air breathable, particularly in cities where pollution can be concentrated. In the worst of cases, poor air quality can restrict people from spending time outdoors or result in long-term health conditions like asthma or other diseases. Reducing the amount of pollution that’s released into the air is an important way to manage air quality, but planting and maintaining lots of tree-filled green space is just as important to the health of our communities.
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While the pin oak might seem like an average oak tree, it’s a great option for Nashville’s urban canopy, particularly because it’s native to Tennessee’s mild-to-warm and slightly humid climate. That preference is reflected in its scientific name, Quercus (oak) palustris (swamp or marsh), and its other common name, the swamp oak. This deciduous tree likes moist soils that are slightly acidic, which makes it a robust city tree since it can tolerate some pollution. Its unique leaves, fast growth rate, and native status make the pin oak tree an excellent landscaping choice for almost any Nashville yard.
Read MoreWe love the trees that line our neighborhood streets and stand tall in our yards, but when one of them falls over, it may have to be dealt with differently depending on where it lands. Part of your tree management strategy should include keeping an eye on the condition of trees in your yard, as well as those in your neighbors’ yards that are tall enough to reach your property, in anticipation that the winds of fate may blow in your direction. In this article, we’ll discuss how to minimize and deal with the damage, disruption, and potential conflict that may arise from a fallen tree in a neighborhood setting.
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