Key Takeaways Nashville’s humid subtropical climate and often clay-heavy soil favor trees that tolerate both wet spring conditions and hot, humid summers. Native shade trees like white oak, red maple, and tulip poplar, Tennessee’s state tree, are reliable long-term choices. Flowering natives such as eastern redbud and dogwood add seasonal color while staying well adapted […]
What Tree Should I Plant?
I’m going to plant a tree, what do you recommend? Awesome! The best time to plant a tree is 20 years ago and the second best time is today. Here are some of my favorites which will do well today and resist the incoming pests and diseases not yet in our region but coming to […]