The Bald Cypress is native to the United States. They like creeks, can withstand floodwaters and help prevent erosion. In the fall months, their needlelike leaves turn tan and orange before falling. They are called “bald” because their leaves fall early during the fall season.
Dating back 200 million years, Ginkgo Trees are resilient and can withstand drought, pollution and poor soil. Their elegant fan-shaped leaves turn yellow in the fall months. Be on the lookout for these beautiful trees on the East side of Turtle Creek Park. One is near the Spillway and the other is on along the
Winter is the optimal time to thin branches to prevent drooping later and allow sun to pass through and encourage grass growth beneath.
Caring for the azaleas underground in winter promotes greater production of blooms each spring.
These evergreen trees shed leaves in March, and winter is the best time to prune them to prevent the spread of diseases like Oak Wilt.