Does anyone know of a eastern tree, suitable for zone 6, that has an interesting winter silhouette? I like the look of a black gum a few streets over, but I want to make sure that I do't over-look any other, possibly nicer ones, as this will probably be the last tree I ever plant. Thanks.
Chicago Tribune: Plant with care for a healthy tree for Arbor Day
Planting a tree is an investment in a future with more beauty and shade, less air pollution and flooding, and many other good things that a healthy canopy of trees brings to us and our communities.
Phys.org: Don't just plant trees, plant forests to restore biodiversity for the future
Around the world, people plan to plant more than 1 trillion trees this decade in an ambitious effort to slow climate change and reduce biodiversity loss. But if the past is prolonged, many of those ...
Don't just plant trees, plant forests to restore biodiversity for the future
Smithsonian Magazine: The Planet Needs Prosperous Forests. These Scientists Are Planting More Than 33,000 Trees to Find the Perfect Blend of Species
The Planet Needs Prosperous Forests. These Scientists Are Planting More Than 33,000 Trees to Find the Perfect Blend of Species
Chicago Tribune: Melissa Hart: Why planting trees with like-minded people can lift your spirits on even the darkest days
I realized recently that early spring was prime time for tree planting, and if I committed to this practice, I’d find my purpose.
Melissa Hart: Why planting trees with like-minded people can lift your spirits on even the darkest days