The Arbor Matters Newsletter
January 2014
In This Issue
Winter Tree Care
2014 Plant Care Renewals
CTSP - Added Security
We Want to Hear From You
The Gardener's Corner
The Best of the Midwest Trees
Redbud tree
Each month, Arbor Masters® will highlight
the best trees and plants for the Midwest, providing pros and cons as well as maintenance tips for each species.
 
Redbud  

There are a number of popular Redbud varieties; the most common are the Forest Pansy, Oklahoma, Alba and the Texas. The Redbud thrives in moist soil and is at home in either full sun or partial shade. Redbuds can grow as high as 30ft and have a spread of up to 25ft. Fall is the best time to prune a Redbud. 

 

Pros: Redbuds produce white or vibrant pink blooms in early spring. Leaves turn green in the summer changing to yellow in the fall. They are a great attraction for birds.

 

Cons: The Redbud is susceptible to cankers and borers. Any concerns should be diagnosed by a  

Certified Arborist before treatment.    

The Gardener's Corner 
The Gardeners Corner

Use a broom to gently remove snow from tree branches. Never shake the branches or tree as this may cause limbs to break and damage the tree.

Protect evergreens and bushes with an anti-desiccant spray. An anti-desiccant application will provide a protective coating to prevent moisture loss during the dry winter months.
 
 Winter Tree Care
The Midwest has already experienced an ice storm this Tree Covered in Ice past December that left many trees damaged and homes and offices without power. Although you can never truly predict what a storm will bring, you can be pro-active and make sure your trees are healthy and safe.

Look for these signs that your trees may need attention to avoid future tree and property damage caused by winter storms:  

  • Tree branches too close or rubbing against your house, outside buildings and overhead power lines.
  • Abundance of dead branches in tree canopy.
  • Fungus or conks growing at base of tree.
  • Large wounds or cracks in the tree trunk or main branches.
  • Trees that have sustained damage from storms in recent years.

Professionally cared for and well maintained trees are more likely to survive winter storms. Contact your local Arbor Masters® to schedule an estimate with a Certified Arborist and make sure your trees are ready for the next storm.
 2014 Plant Care Renewals
2014 Plant Care Renewals will be 2014 Plant Care Renewal Time!mailed out later this month to our Kansas City, Wichita and Tulsa customers. If you do not already participate in our Plant Care Program, ask our team of professionals about creating a plant, tree and or lawn care regimen for your landscape needs.

Let the professionals at Arbor Masters® take the stress out of your lawn and tree maintenance.  Contact us today for a free quote for your personalized 2014 Plant Care Program.
 
 CTSP - Added Security
Certified Treecare Safety Professional
Arbor Masters® is proud to have three Certified Treecare Safety Professionals (CTSP) on staff.  CTSP is the Tree Care Industry Association (TCIA) safety standard that promotes continuing education through training on all aspects of the tree care industry. Training includes personal safety, safe work practices, on-going education in safety, aerial and electrical rescues as well as the latest technology in the tree care industry.
Customer testimonials
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