Rachel Hendrix

May 25, 2023

Atlas Cedar – May Tree of the Month

Scientific name: Cedrus atlantica Description:  The Atlas Cedar gets its name from the Atlas Mountains in northwest Africa. This hardy, evergreen tree is known to live […]
April 27, 2023

Xeriscaping and Landscaping Plastic

(by Kelly White) One of the myths about xeriscaping is that landscape plastic or landscape cloth is environmentally friendly. NOT! Plastic and even cloth inhibits water […]
March 24, 2023

Chokecherry – March Tree of the Month

Scientific name: Prunus Virginiana Description:  Chokecherry is a perennial, deciduous, woody, thicket-forming large erect shrub, or small tree. It rarely reaches a height of over 30 feet.  […]
February 28, 2023

Bur Oak – February 2023 Tree of the Month

Scientific name: Quercus macrocarpa Family: Fagaceae One of the large trees found on NM’s Climate Ready Tree list(s). It has a broad crown and stout spreading branches. Generally, […]
February 17, 2023

ABC Tree Stewards Gear Up for 2023

The ABC Tree Stewards will be busier than ever this year. They will continue to visit with people throughout the city who have questions about their […]
January 11, 2023

Announcement about Suzanne Probart, Beloved Founder of Tree New Mexico

A memorial tree planting is planned for April 1, 2023, at 1pm at the Woodward House. Woodward House is west on Arbor Road off Rio Grande Blvd, NW. […]
January 9, 2023

Arizona Cypress – January Tree of the Month

  Arizona Cypress Scientific name: Cupressus arizonica Family: Cupressaceae, Cypress Family. Arizona Cypress is found naturally on dry, sterile, rocky mountain slopes and canyon walls, but does […]
September 29, 2022

Douglas fir

Scientific name: Pseudotsuga menziesii Description: The Douglas fir is the largest native evergreen tree in New Mexico and Arizona. It is the most important timber species in […]
September 19, 2022

Bigtooth Maple

Bigtooth Maple Scientific name: Acer grandidentatum Description: This small-but-mighty, slow-growing tree or shrub is often used in the production of newer, fancier maple cultivars such as the […]