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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Going Native: Trees in Winter

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.

Nashville Tree Advice, Going NativeGuest UserNovember 17, 2021native trees, tree planting, Going Native, butterflies, trees in winter, leave the leaves Comment

How Trees Help Limit Stormwater Runoff

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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Going Native

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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Nashville Tree Conservation Corps works to promote, preserve, protect, and plant the tree canopy in Davidson County.