Latin Name: Aesculus hippocastanum Locations: In late May and early June common horsechestnuts are in dazzling bloom in various Island neighborhoods. Standouts include trees along…
Tree of the Month
Tree of the Month: Eastern Redbud
/ May 9, 2019Latin Name: Cercis canadensis Locations: Five redbuds, planted by Friends of Trees, are currently blooming at the corner of Cobbetts Lane and Manhanset Road. Two…
Tree of the Month: Japanese Pieris
/ April 14, 2019Latin Name: Pieris japonica Locations: Japanese pieris can be found in home landscapes throughout the Island. One of my favorites is a hefty specimen that grows…
Tree of the Month: White Cedar
/ March 17, 2019Latin Name: Thuja occidentalis Location: A row of four white cedars thrive adjacent to the old outhouse in the Sylvester Manor garden. Tree stats: White cedar…
Tree of the month: Norway Spruce
/ February 15, 2019Latin name: Picea abies Location: Though the species can be found in many areas around the Island, it’s most prominent at the Goat Hill golf course…