Tree and Forest Celebration

Stewartia malacodendron or Silky Camellia is uncommon in its Southeastern natural range and rare in several southern U.S. states. Hard to propagate, it tantalizes gardeners but is not a candidate for the mass market nurseryman.

The Angel Oak is a Southern live oak tree located in Angel Oak Park, on Johns Island, South Carolina. It may be the oldest tree east of the Mississippi River and certainly one of the most beautiful.

A brief discription of Earth Day and what it is doing with forests and trees to celebrate.

A brief discription of Earth Day and what it is doing with forests and trees to celebrate.

The Oak was voted on and has now become the United States National Tree after Congress passes recent legislation.

The Oak tree has been voted as America's National Tree says the National Arbor Day Foundation

Learn more about American Forests National Champion Big Tree Register and how trees are selected nationally to honor a tree champion and listed the champion big tree registry.

The official state tree of all states and territories listed in order by state, common name, scientific name and the year of enabling legislation.

The day involves tens of thousands of events, from rallies and teach-outs to concerts and earth fairs. It supports environmental awareness in cities throughout the world.

Earth Day Network will host a series of promotional events over the next 5 years in cities across the country. Here is their tree planting campaign.

All 50 states and several U.S. territories have officially embraced a tree and flower. All of these state trees, except the Hawaii state tree, are native to the state in which they are designated.

Arbor Day is a nationally celebrated observance first celebrated in the state of Nebraska in 1872. The day especially encourages tree planting, and tree care and has a long history. It is sponsored by the National Arbor Day Foundation.

Each state's celebration of Arbor Day initiates the signing of a proclamation by local officials and activities related to trees and tree planting. Find your state's date of celebration.

Is your community a Tree City USA? Take a quick look at the site's Tree City USA state by state search.

Former U.S. Senator from Wisconsin, Gaylord Nelson developed the Earth Day idea. It is celebrated every every April 22.

Betula nigra Heritage™ was selected Urban Tree of the Year for 2002.

Autumn Blaze Maple was selected Urban Tree of the Year for 2003 as determined by responses to an annual survey in arborist magazine City Trees.

The bur oak was selected as Urban Tree of the Year by a majority of respondents to a July, 2001 survey in arborist magazine City Trees.

Description of American Beech - Fagus

A complete list of state trees with links to species information...