Tree Facts

A Selection of Timely Articles About Trees

Drought Influence on Trees

Dr. Wayne Clatterbuck, Associate Professor, Forest Management and Silviculture, offers guidelines for selecting drought-resistant trees for the landscape.

The Lost Chestnuts

In the early part of the 20th century, the chestnut tree was attacked by a blight that destroyed the entire chestnut population in the U.S. Richard Evans, Center Director, Forest Resources Research and Education Center, writes about the remnants of this once mighty tree at the Arboretum.

On The Prowl for Oaks

Richard Evans, Center Director, Forest Resources Research and Education Center, describes the local area locations for finding various types of oak trees.

Impacts of the Easter Freeze on Oak Mast Production

Dr. Wayne Clatterbuck, Associate Professor, Forest Management and Silviculture, explains how the 2007 freeze has affected the seed production of the native oaks and the impact it will have on the winter food supply for wildlife.

Hickory Hunt

Hickories are the subject for this description by Richard Evans, Center Director, Forest Resources Research and Education Center, of the location of various types of trees.

Champion Trees

A list of Tennessee trees that have been designated as "Champions" by the National Register of Big Trees, compiled by Lynne Lucas, Administrative Specialist, University of Tennessee Forest Resources Research and Education Center.

Musings Over the Common Names of Trees

Richard Evans, Center Director, Forest Resources Research and Education Center, writes of his experience with the common names of trees.

Bluebird Population History in the U.S.

Linda Edwards, Former Editor of the UT Arboretum Society Journal, The Leaflet, reviews the impact of man's activities on the bluebird population.

Bluebird Haven

As a companion article to the Bluebird Population History in the U.S., the Center Director, Richard Evans, describes how the Arboretum has become a haven for the bluebirds.

A Collection of Nursery Notes

by Mark Halcomb, University of Tennessee Agriculture Extension Area Nursery Specialist

   Horticultural Myths

   The Eastern Tent Caterpillar

   Facts and Legend of the Dogwood Tree

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University of Tennessee Extension Publications - Forestry, Trees & Timber

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