Branch Out with These Unique Trees for a More Diverse Landscape

Talking Trees with Davey Tree

Craig Stone, assistant district manager at Davey's South Pittsburgh office, talks about unique trees that can increase landscape diversity, along with key characteristics homeowners should consider when selecting the right tree for their yard.

In this episode we cover:

• Silverbell trees (0:55)
• Diversity in our landscape (1:53)
• Client responses to unique species recommendations (2:25)
  • Characteristics for homeowners to consider (3:18)
• Magnolias (5:32)
  • Where should you plant a magnolia tree? (9:01)
  • Can Southern magnolias survive in Pittsburgh's climate? (10:21)
• Stewartia trees (11:20)
• Dogwood trees (12:14)
  • Where should you plant a dogwood tree? (14:03)
• Sentimental value of trees (14:36)
• How did Craig become an arborist? (15:38)
• Black gum trees (16:49)

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