


August 2025: Chokecherry: Nature’s Tart Treasure
by Utility Arborist Association | Jul 28, 2025 | Environmental Messages
Did you know?Chokecherry (Prunus virginiana) is named for its tart, astringent berries, which can make you “choke” when eaten raw, but these same berries transform into delicious jams, jellies, and syrups when sweetened. This resilient native plant is a pioneer...
July 2025: Winged Sumac: Nature’s Own Lemonade Stand
by Utility Arborist Association | Jul 1, 2025 | Environmental Messages
Did you know? Winged sumac (Rhus copallinum) is more than just a beautiful plant—its berries can be used to make a refreshing lemonadelike drink! Indigenous people and early settlers steeped the red, velvety fruits in water to create a tangy, vitamin C-rich beverage,...
June 2025: Sulphur-Flower Buckwheat: Low Growth, High Impact
by Utility Arborist Association | May 28, 2025 | Environmental Messages
Did you know?Sulphur-flower buckwheat (Eriogonum umbellatum) is a vibrant native wildflower known for its eye-catching yellow blooms, which can range from pale sulfur to bright gold. Not only does this plant thrive in harsh environments like rocky slopes and dry...
May 2025: Antelope Bitterbrush: Rooted in Resilience
by Utility Arborist Association | Apr 28, 2025 | Environmental Messages
Did you know? Antelope bitterbrush is a plant of resilience! Found across arid landscapes, this hardy shrub thrives in poor, sandy soils and can survive in areas with as little as 8 inches of annual rainfall. Its deep root system not only allows it to access water...
April 2025: Red Osier Dogwood: Red Barked Wonder
by Utility Arborist Association | Mar 21, 2025 | Environmental Messages
Did you know? Red osier dogwood is famous for its vibrant, red stems, which provide a splash of color to winter landscapes. This striking shrub is also a natural survivor, thriving in wetland areas and along streambanks, where it plays a critical role in stabilizing...