Ciocco Tree Experts

06/23/2017

How does this happen....??? Think about it and have a great weekend!!

06/22/2017

Tree of the Week: Jabuticaba (Plinia cauliflora)
The Jabuticaba, or Brazilian Grape Tree, is grown for its purplish-black, white-pulped fruits; they can be eaten raw or be used to make jellies and drinks (plain juice or wine). Its flowers are white and grow directly from its trunk. Not only do the flowers grow directly on the trunk, but the fruit does too!

06/21/2017

Happy 1st Day of Summer! Finally started to feel like summer too!

06/08/2017

Tree of the Week: White Ash (Fraxinus americana)
The white ash tree, also known as the , is native to eastern North America. It is one of the most used trees for everyday purposes and has been the timber of choice for baseball bats, furniture, and flooring until now. Due to the invasive , 7.5 billion ash trees in the United States are now threatened. EAB has already wiped out hundreds of millions of ash trees so far. While this horrific pest prefers green ash and black ash trees, white ash trees are also being rapidly killed. With $200 worth of benefits for a single ash tree, this is something we should all be concerned about!

06/07/2017

After several weeks of our "Tree of the Week, Spring Edition" on Thursdays, here's some great information on how to care for those magnificent spring flowering trees!

The purpose of today’s post is to focus on the beautiful spring flowering trees in your yard and when to prune them to keep those beautiful blooms each season.

06/06/2017

35 yrs after the eruption that destroyed 230 square miles of forest...check out nature's amazing resilience! This is awesome!

After the blast destroyed 230 square miles of forest, a new ecosystem emerged - often more vibrant and diverse than before

06/05/2017

Check out this awesome Cedar Burl driftwood chair originally shared by Woodwork Projects! Creative, unique craftsmanship at it's finest! Now picture yourself seated on this magnificent chair on YOUR favorite beach!!😎

05/30/2017

Happy Memorial Day everyone. Here is Andrew M. Ciocco Sr. in Paris directly after WW2 was over. Remember those that gave their service to this country. Some gave all and never returned. Both Lauren's and my grand pops served in WW2

05/26/2017

"Nature gives to every time and season some beauties of its own."
- Charles Dickens
Wishing everyone a safe and happy weekend! Another season is on it's way...but WOW, weren't those flowering spring trees beautiful this year!

05/25/2017

Tree of The Week (spring edition):
Weeping Cherry Tree (Prunus subhirtella 'Pendula')..yet another long-time favorite for so many reasons!
Weeping cherry trees are at their best in spring when it's drooping branches are covered with pink or white flowers: they shout such a boldly colorful statement. Few trees are more graceful in the landscape than the weeping variety, especially those that cascade with mounds of beautiful flowers. After the tree finishes blooming, leaving what looks like a blanket of pink or white snow beneath, it puts out glossy, dark green leaves, which make the tree a great addition for summer as well. Ebony berries follow in late summer, but don’t look for cherries; this tree is for ornamental use only - sorry...no cherries to eat. The various species and cultivars offer a wide range of sizes, from 8-foot dwarfs to 40-foot types with spreading canopies.

05/24/2017

“Many fatal accidents and millions of dollars in property damage can be averted if homeowners heed the warning signs of a hazardous tree,” said Tchukki Andersen, staff arborist for the TCIA (Tree Care Industry Association). So here's a look at a few simple signs homeowners can look for to avoid fatal accidents caused by hazardous trees!

Is Your Tree a Hazardous Tree? Don't ignore signs of 'sick' trees in your yard. Here are a few signs you can look for to tell if your tree is hazardous!