Greening New Jersey, one tree at a time.
Tree maintenance isn’t simply about mulching, pruning and watering our trees. It is also about checking them for insects and disease. One such disease is a common fungus that affects crabapple trees and fruit-bearing apple trees – Cedar Apple Rust. So before you plant an orchard of apple or pretty crabapple trees, ask yourself this: Is there a cedar tree lurking in my yard or neighborhood?
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Immaculate lawns. Crop monocultures. Burning bush hedges. If you love nature the thought of these landscapes make you shudder.
Wildflowers. Community gardens. Trees. Wait, trees? Yes! Trees attract hundreds of insects including pollinators! A native oak tree can attract over 500 different butterfly and moth species (Tallamy). And when the insects come, the birds are soon to follow…
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Wine & beer getting you through stay-at-home? Spotted lanternfly damages grapes and hops. These sap-sucking critters excrete a honeydew that causes sooty mold to grow on fruit & vegetables, making them unmarketable for products. Vodka anyone?
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If you want to start growing your own food, and love peaches, now is the time to plant a peach tree (or two). Small space? No worries, there are dwarf and semi-dwarf varieties for small spaces. On stay at home? You can order fruit trees online from many reputable growers. They are shipping now!
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Interested in learning how to prune your recently planted trees? We are launching a new “pruning party” program during the off season! If you are interested in having your young street trees maintained and you live in Gloucester City, Camden, Trenton, or Newark, please let us know! South Jersey residents should contact Meredith at mbrown@njtreefoundation.org. Residents living in North Jersey should reach out to Crystal at cwessel@njtreefounation.org.
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The New Jersey Tree Foundation and Public Service Electric & Gas are offering this FREE seminar on Planting the Right Tree in the Right Place, the Right Way on Friday, December 6, 2019 from 8:30am – Noon at Croft Farm Art Center, 100 Bortons Mill Road, Cherry Hill, NJ. Please RSVP by Friday November 29th to Lisa Simms LSimms@NJTreeFoundation.org.
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The New Jersey Tree Foundation and Public Service Electric & Gas are offering this FREE seminar on Planting the Right Tree in the Right Place, the Right Way on Friday, August 23rd from 8:30am – Noon at One Old Bridge Plaza, Old Bridge, NJ. To attend, please RSVP by Friday, August 16th to Lisa Simms LSimms@NJTreeFoundation.org Seating is limited – don’t miss out!
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The New Jersey Tree Foundation, Bergen County & Public Service Electric & Gas are offering this FREE seminar on Planting the Right Tree in the Right Place, the Right Way on Friday, April 12th from 8am – Noon at 2 Bergen County Plaza, First Floor Conference Room, Hackensack, NJ. To attend, please RSVP by Friday, April 5th to Lisa Simms LSimms@NJTreeFoundation.org Seating is limited – don’t miss out!
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The New Jersey Tree Foundation and Public Service Electric & Gas are offering a FREE seminar on Planting the Right Tree in the Right Place, the Right Way on Thursday, July 19th at the Passaic County Public Safety Academy, 300 Oldham Road, Wayne, NJ. Please RSVP by Friday, July 13, 2018 to Lisa Simms LSimms@NJTreeFoundation.org