Tifton Tree Board

09/02/2026

This week we're highlighting Eastern Redbud (Cercis canadensis).

• Native to Georgia and much of the eastern United States
• Typically grows 20–30 feet tall
• Known for its pink to purple flowers in early spring
• Flowers appear directly on the branches before the leaves emerge
• Produces seed pods that provide food for wildlife
• A smaller native tree that works well in residential landscapes
• Provides good early-season food for pollinators

Eastern Redbud will be one of the species available at our upcoming FREE TREE GIVEAWAY.

Stay tuned for next week's species spotlight!

08/26/2026

This week we're highlighting Fringetree (Chionanthus virginicus).

• Native to Georgia and much of the eastern United States
• Typically grows 15–20 feet tall
• Known for its white, fringe-like flowers in spring
• Produces blue-purple fruits that are eaten by birds
• A smaller tree that works well in residential landscapes
• Deciduous, with attractive yellow fall color

Fringetree will be one of the species available at our upcoming FREE TREE GIVEAWAY.

Stay tuned for next week's species spotlight!

08/19/2026

We are starting a new series where every week we will be highlighting one of our giveaway species!

This week we're highlighting American Hophornbeam (Ostrya virginiana).

• Native to Georgia and much of the eastern United States
• Typically grows 25–35 feet tall
• Also known as Ironwood because of its very hard, dense wood
• Produces small, hop-like fruits
• Provides food and habitat for birds and other wildlife
• A good smaller native tree for residential landscapes

Stay tuned for next week's species spotlight!

08/15/2026

Join us!

Join the Urban Forestry Department! 🌳

Help our community grow while gaining valuable hands-on experience in the field you love.

Visit https://www.tiftonga.gov/196/Apply-Here

08/12/2026

Stay tuned for the date and location of our upcoming tree giveaway!

04/24/2026

Tomorrow at 9am!

🌳🌲Our Tifton Tree Guys just announced exciting news: a Tree Walk NEXT Saturday @ ABAC's Nature Study Area!

🌟Join them for an informative morning walk learning all about the different tree species.

🗺View the map here: https://www.tiftonga.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=1573

See you there!

04/17/2026

Please join us!

🌳🌲Our Tifton Tree Guys just announced exciting news: a Tree Walk NEXT Saturday @ ABAC's Nature Study Area!

🌟Join them for an informative morning walk learning all about the different tree species.

🗺View the map here: https://www.tiftonga.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=1573

See you there!