April 14, 2015 A Tree for Every Zone this Arbor Day (April 24)

Arbor Day is right around the corner, and here at See Jane Drill, we are getting into the tree-planting spirit!

Arbor Day is believed to have originated as early as 1805, and the first United States Arbor Day was celebrated in 1872 in Nebraska, where over 1 million trees were planted.  The holiday is also celebrated on different days in many other countries worldwide, including Australia, England, Brazil, China, Egypt, Israel, Kenya, and India.  

We love the tradition of replenishing our trees and contributing to a greener, cleaner environment.  To give you some ideas for trees that will work well in your area, we have selected a lovely tree for each hardiness zone in the U.S.  The trees listed below will add a little excitement and character to any yard that needs a pick-me-up. Best of all, you will watch your tree grow and provide shade, greenery, and a resting place for birds and wildlife in the years to come.

Tree Suggestions by Zone

Zone 10 Jacaranda

Jacaranda Tree

Zone 9 Eastern Redbud

Zone 8 Cherry, Japanese Flowering

Japanese Flowering Cherry Tree

Zone 7 Quaking Aspen

Zone 6 Autum Blaze Red Maple 

Zone 5 White Dogwood

White Dogwood Tree

Zone 4 Tulip Poplar

Zone 3 Ginkgo Tree

Gingko Tree

Zone 2 Paper Birch

To find out the hardiness zone for your area, check out the National Arbor Day Foundation Zone Hardiness Chart.

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