A new awareness of ecological and conservation concerns has resulted in a rising interest in growing native plants and trees. Why are native trees important? One of the main benefits of planting native trees is their adaptability to their specific region. Living in their natural habitat means native trees require less water and fewer herbicides and pesticides to keep them healthy. Trees in their natural environments are also hosts to local wildlife, providing them with food and habitat.
Trees growing in their own native areas are not only important for local wildlife, but are also beneficial for those of us who grow them. Native trees in your region have adapted over time to their particular climate and region, which means they grow happily with your particular weather, precipitation level and soil, requiring no chemical support from you to survive and thrive.
Of course, every good idea has a downside, and it’s important to consider the advantages and disadvantages of planting native trees before you jump in.
When trees are described as native to an area, it means they grow naturally in that region in the wild, and have adapted over time to thrive there. If you live where it’s hot and dry, your local native trees thrive in hot, dry landscapes. If you live where it’s cold in the winter, your native trees are hardy enough to survive. If the soil happens to be poor and rocky, certain trees grow well in that environment.
Unlike imports, trees that are native to an area do not require kid gloves, green houses, or special expertise to grow. Generally they are satisfied with the amount of rainfall they can obtain there, and do not require soil amendments or fertilizer. In short, they are easy-care, “plant and go” trees that will
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