Snow doesn’t break healthy trees — weak structure does. ❄️🌳 Here’s why winter storms cause sudden tree failures 👇 • Snow weight adds up fast, especially on stressed or decaying limbs. • Trees with poor structure are more likely to snap, split, or uproot. • Failures often happen without warning during heavy snow loads. • A winter tree inspection can spot risks before the next storm hits. • Pruning, reinforcing, or removal now can prevent major damage later. 💾 Save this post before the next sno

We could not be more proud of Patrick M. O'Meara!!! He received the well-deserved True Professionals of Arboriculture this morning (bringing tears to the ISA RMC chapter members’ eyes)!! Patrick’s contributions to our industry are deeper than the physical pruning of trees (although his proper pruning cuts are something to write home about). He makes everyone he speaks to feel welcomed, seen, and heard. Patrick fosters an environment that makes you want to do better. He works tirelessly to promot

Thinking about planting a dogwood? 🌸 Here are 3 native varieties that thrive in Nevada & Placer County 👇 • Red Osier Dogwood — A thicket-forming species with unique umbel flowers and stunning seasonal interest. • Pacific Dogwood (Cornus nuttallii) — The classic white-bracted dogwood you picture in the forest. Loves rich, loamy soil partial shade and is drought-tolerant once established. • Blackfruit Dogwood (Cornus sericea) — Lesser-known but beautiful leaf structure and great wildlife value.

Meet Jason from our Arboriculture Team, he's currently working with the team to green and cool the city through additional tree coverage in much needed areas. 🌳 We have a huge tree planting season ahead with over 800 trees being planted throughout the Park Lands and city streets, as a part of our strategic goal to increase tree canopy throughout the city from 27% to 40%. Over 700 of these trees are new plantings, with a diverse species palate making up a mix of exotic, native and remnant specie

Did you know, since June we’ve planted close to 300 trees throughout the city and North Adelaide? Close to 200 of those are within our Park Lands and 100 along our city streets. Recently, the team planted a Moreton Bay Fig tree in Park 25. Watch below to hear from Matt Baxter, one of our Technical Officers in our Arboriculture team, and find out more about the tree planting. | City of Adelaide