WATERING Your Tree
Tree Care 101
Taking care of your tree is important right from the start. To learn the basics from planting to watering to pruning your tree check out this booklet. You can also learn more about the right place to plant your tree to collect rainwater and avoid utility problems. Most trees are either not watered properly or […]
Tree Propagation protocol
Have you ever wanted to grow your own trees? Here is a guide to some of our native trees and some desert-adapted trees. These are all grown from seed and the process is slightly different for each tree, so check the booklet to see how to grow your favorite tree. All of our native trees […]
Ten Best Practices for Using Native Treesin Urban Environments to Improve Urban Climate Change Resilience
Using our natural rainwater and stormwater to water your trees and learning the needs of our native trees can help our native plants grow and last. Many native trees can last hundreds of years if treated well and given a good start. Where you plant your tree and how you harvest rainwater can provide this […]
Native Trees for Tucson
Here are some of the best trees to plant in Tucson to increase Tucson’s climate resilience. They provide native habitat for wildlife and require less water than some non-native species. Native trees are less likely to lift the pavement and don’t require as much fertilization as nonnative trees.
Edible Trees for Tucson
Introduction Edible trees produce fruits, nuts, seeds and pods that suit human tastes. The trees selected in this booklet thrive in Tucson. Choose trees thoughtfully. Trees need water; the right soil; enough sun, shade and/or chill hours; pollination; space to grow, and care throughout their lifespans. Tree water needs are key to choosing how many and what type of […]
Commemorative Tree Parks
All of the tree dedication sites along the Pantano River Park have been planted. With your help, over 600 trees were added to this 2 mile section of the LOOP. Children’s Memorial Garden wall name engravings (separate from the completed commemorative tree dedications) continue to be available at Michael Perry Park, south of Golf Links at the […]
Planting & Maintenance
Planting and maintaining your tree is easier than you might have imagined! There are four key components to tree planting and care: Location Planting Watering Pruning Don’t forget to think about passive rainwater harvesting on your site to keep your trees happy and healthy! Berms and basins are easy to build and maintain, and will […]
Native Trees for Tucson
How to use Sonoran Desert natives trees to cool our urban environment The record-breaking heat and drought in Arizona’s towns and cities is stressing both people and the urban trees that shade us. We need more shade, but planting more trees means using more water at a time when drinking (potable) water supplies are stretched. […]
Why Hire An Arborist?
Arborists specialize in the care of individual trees. They are knowledgeable about the needs of trees and are trained and equipped to provide proper care. Hiring an arborist is a decision that should not be taken lightly. Proper tree care is an investment that can lead to substantial returns. Well cared-for trees are attractive and […]
