Crapemyrtles are one of our loveliest non-native species. They produce a summer of showy flowers, an autumn of bright fall colors, and a winter of eye-pleasing intricate bark patterns. The tree’s unusual natural architecture adds visual diversity to our local landscapes. Unfortunately, many crapemyrtles in Hampton Roads never display that superior and beautiful form. The […]
The Tragedy of Tree Topping
When a home owner fears that a tree is too large and may fall on their home, often they hire a tree service to reduce the tree’s height by topping it. However topping destroys a tree’s natural architecture, reduces it’s food-making capacity, and creates large wounds that are vulnerable to insect invaders and severe fungal decay. The […]