According to a recent post on the Arbor Day Foundation blog, the USDA recently updated its plant hardiness map to reflect the potential affect that climate change could have on certain plant species. The hardiness zone keeps track of the average lowest temperature in the various regions of the country, which helps determine the levels of cold-related stress trees and plants are able to withstand.

As stormy weather is inevitable in spring and summer, we thought it would be a good time to remind our readers of some tips for dealing with storm damaged trees. Below are some tips we recently came across on the Missouri Community Forestry Council’s blog that will be helpful to refer to in the event of storm damage.

Today we are continuing our monthly feature on the trees of Missouri. Last month, we featured the Green Ash, and for the month of March, we are placing the Eastern Cottonwood in the spotlight. Below are some interesting facts about this tree species.

Most people look forward to spring. So does the bagworm, which is why tree healthcare is so important as the weather warms.

In the Spring 2012 issue of the Kansas Forestry Service’s newsletter, Kansas Canopy, the organization warns that due to a lack of snow cover through the winter, the soil may not be as moist as it should be, therefore leading to injuries to the root systems of trees.

Although the official start of spring isn’t for a few more weeks, the past few days have brought spring-like storms and high winds to Kansas and Missouri. The storms began barreling through on Tuesday night and continued through midday Wednesday, spawning tornadoes in some locations and leaving behind devastating damage.

On our website, we have shared a bit about one of the main categories of insects that cause problems with trees in our area – Plant Sucking Insects. These types of pests typically cause leaf discoloration, the wilting of stems and leaves, and premature leaf drop among other issues.

We are excited to announce that Cartwright Tree Care is now a member of the Tree Care Industry Association! The Tree Care Industry Association, or TCIA, is a resource for both the public and industry professionals on trees and arboriculture.

With spring on the horizon, it’s time to start making preparations for the arrival of the new season, as we have mentioned several times in the past few weeks. Cartwright Tree Care is the leading provider in residential tree care, and we’re in your neighborhood, in Kansas and Missouri!

Last month, we began a series on trees that are commonly found in Missouri, beginning with the Black Cherry Tree. This month we will continue and have selected the Green Ash as our featured tree for February. Below are some facts about the Green Ash that we have gathered.