DIY Winter Tree Care

Learn what steps you can take to help your tree go dormant this fall, make it through the winter, and wake up happy and healthy in spring.

Tree News, Nashville Tree AdviceGuest UserNovember 30, 2022Winter dormancy, prune trees, tree topping, mulch volcano, young trees, the best times of year to plant a tree Comment

How Oak Trees Can Hybridize To Form New Varieties

There are many varieties of oak trees, resulting in an array of options when you’re choosing one or more to plant. Learn why an oak isn’t just an oak!

Tree News, Nashville Tree AdviceGuest UserOctober 31, 2022roots, Oak trees, species and varieties, hybrid oaks, hybridizing, clones Comments

Transsexual Trees: Can Trees Change Gender?

In certain tree species, male specimens may take on female characteristics under stressful conditions.

Tree News, Nashville Tree AdviceGuest UserOctober 21, 2022House foundations, trees, how far to plant a tree from a home, roots, cracked foundation, tree roots Comment

Going Native: American Persimmon

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.

Nashville Tree Advice, Going NativeGuest UserOctober 13, 2022native trees, tree planting, Going Native, butterflies, Persimmon trees, Luna mother, American Persimmon, Luna MothComment

All About Fall

Learn why and how tree leaves change color in autumn! All of our favorite colors are actually expressions of the tree’s preparation for winter.

Tree News, Nashville Tree AdviceGuest UserOctober 4, 2022Fall, autumn, leaves, beginning of fall, changing color, leaf changeComment

Where to Plant a Tree, Part 3: House Foundation Proximity

Big trees that are planted too close to a home can damage the foundation of the house. Find out how this happens and what you can do to prevent it.

Tree News, Nashville Tree AdviceGuest UserSeptember 22, 2022House foundations, trees, how far to plant a tree from a home, roots, cracked foundation, tree rootsComment

Tree Appraisal

Professional tree appraiser Marty Shaw explains why the mature tree in your yard may be worth far more than you think.

Tree News, Nashville Tree AdviceGuest UserSeptember 21, 2022Tree appraisal, tree disputes, boundary trees, tree value, Marty Shaw, tree consultant, Green Season ConsultingComment

Where to Plant a Tree, Part 2: Water and Sewer Line Proximity

When planting a new tree, be sure to plant it far enough from your home’s water and sewer lines so that the tree’s roots won’t reach into the pipes.

Tree News, Nashville Tree AdviceGuest UserSeptember 1, 2022Tree roots, drainage line, sewer, lateral pipes, drainage pipes, removing tree rootsComment

EAB Update

Ash trees in Nashville are facing massive death and decline from Emerald Ash Borer in the next two to three years.

Tree News, Nashville Tree AdviceGuest UserAugust 21, 2022tree, Ash trees, Emerald Ash BorerComment

Where to Plant a Tree, Part 1: Power Line Proximity

Learn how you can reduce the chance of a power outage from a fallen tree or branch by planting your trees far enough away from electrical lines.

Tree News, Nashville Tree AdviceGuest UserAugust 18, 2022Broken tree limbs, right of way, power lines, trees, landscaping around power linesComment

Chinese Privet: A Relentless Invasive

Chinese privet is an aggressively spreading bushy tree that wreaks havoc on Tennessee’s landscapes. Here’s why it’s so bad and what we can do about it.

Tree News, Nashville Tree AdviceGuest UserAugust 11, 2022Chinese privet, invasive species, local environment, Cumberland river, native plants, riparian zones Comment

Leaf Scorch

Extreme heat and lack of water could be causing leaf scorch on your dogwood tree.

Tree News, Nashville Tree AdviceGuest UserJune 23, 2022tree, urban tree, fungal tree diseases, dogwood, leaf scorch, tree wateringComment

The Bald Cypress Is a Mean Green Urban Filth-Cleaning Machine

Learn how the unique characteristics of the Bald Cypress make this tree a top choice to build the canopy and reduce pollution in neighborhoods across Nashville.

Tree News, Nashville Tree AdviceGuest UserJune 21, 2022Bald cypress, urban pollution, water runoff, Nashville, water managementComment

Council approves important zoning change

A change in Nashville’s residential zoning codes approved by the Metro Council will help to secure greater protections for environmentally sensitive natural areas throughout Davidson County.

Tree News, Local Tree PoliticsGuest UserMay 17, 2022urban tree, Metro Council, Tree legislation, Cluster Lot zoning, environmental protection, natural areasComment

What's ailing my cherry tree?

Learn how to spot black knot, a fungal disease that affects plum and cherry trees in Middle Tennessee.

Tree News, Nashville Tree AdviceGuest UserMay 16, 2022tree, urban tree, black knot, cherry trees, plum trees, fungal tree diseases, PrunusComment

History of the Bradford Pear: Why It's Common in Middle Tennessee Yards

The Bradford pear tree was first planted for its attractive appearance, but its structural weakness and invasive nature have made it a widespread nuisance. Read on to learn more!

Tree News, Tree EventsGuest UserMay 10, 2022Bradford pear, callery pear, invasive species, pear tree, Tennessee, Nashville Comments

NTCC's Signature Tree

The bur oak tree is a favorite of ours because it’s a robust native species that has all the best qualities you want in a tree, with very few challenges!

Tree News, Tree EventsGuest UserApril 27, 2022Bur oak, tree, drought tolerant, heat tolerant, urban tree, acorn, local ecosystemComment

Root Nashville’s Campaign to Plant 500,000 Trees

The initiative is a city-wide effort to engage governmental departments, businesses, organizations, and residents to make their contribution to Nashville’s canopy. Read on to learn how you can participate.

Tree News, Nashville Tree AdviceGuest UserApril 22, 2022Root Nashville, canopy, private residents, trees, tree coverage, Cumberland River CompactComment

Lockeland Springs Park & Trees Benefit Art Show

An art exhibit and fundraiser opening Thursday at Shelby Bottoms Nature Center grew out of a cooperative neighborhood effort to restore and expand tiny Lockeland Springs Park in East Nashville after it was heavily damaged by a tornado in March 2020.

Tree News, Tree EventsGuest UserApril 5, 2022tree planting, Lockeland Springs Park, Chestnut Group, Nashville art exhibit, Speaking for the Trees Comment

How Urban Trees Reduce Air Pollution

Learn how planting trees along roadsides, in downtown areas and in your own yard can help improve air quality and reduce pollution.

Tree News, Nashville Tree AdviceGuest UserMarch 28, 2022Air pollution, trees, air quality, urban trees, ozone, local environmentComment

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