Trees

How to Use a Dichotomous Key: A Tutorial Featuring 10 Common Shade Trees of the Tampa Bay Area

Andrew K. Koeser, Gitta Hasing, Michael G. Andreu, and Melissa H. Friedman

How to Identify a Tree

Michael G. Andreu, Erin M. Givens, and Melissa H. Friedman

Sentinels of the Storm

Alyssa Vinson

Sentinels of the Storm   Where do we find it, that point of no return? At that moment, when strained to the limit, cords taught, they snap, breaking connections, severing stability, or sundering root from soil. Can you predict when trees will fail? Can you save them when they do? What happens in a tree during […]

Fall is a great time to plant trees

Larry Figart

We often hear that spring is the best time to plant trees.  Even Arbor Day, the day dedicated to planting trees, is in the spring.  While there is no “bad” time to plant a tree, fall is a perfect time to put a tree in the ground.  By planting in the fall, the tree will […]

Fallen trees can reveal hidden termites: UF/IFAS expert offers identification and prevention resources

Lourdes Mederos

As Floridians begin to work on recovery efforts from the destruction caused by hurricanes Debby, Helene and Milton, many are dealing with fallen trees that have damaged their property. For some, the situation is even worse due to an unexpected culprit: termites. According to Thomas Chouvenc, associate professor of urban entomology at the UF/IFAS Fort […]