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Jul 15 2019

Quotes About Trees

There are so many excellent quotes about trees that inspire, motivate, and provoke thoughts about various aspects of our own lives. While collecting the best tree quotes throughout history for Trees Group, some of them seem to resonate more than others.

Here are just a few quotes about trees that are especially meaningful.

“The best time to plant a tree is twenty years ago. The second best time is now.” ― Chinese proverb
This saying makes plain sense. However, it’s a favorite because this is a motivator that applies to everything in life, not just trees. It’s impossible to create change in the past. However, the future is full of possibility no matter the current circumstances or situation. You can start to shape yours immediately. It’s not too late. Don’t delay any further. Begin right away.

“You can’t have the fruits without the roots.” ― Stephen Covey
There is a lot of meaning packed into this short phrase. The wisdom of a bunch of other messages are combined into one fun to say tree-themed rhyme. It communicates the importance of putting in hard work, the strength in having a solid foundation, the rewards of patience, and the benefits of persistence. On a deeper level, it tells us that the greatest joy is derived from accomplishments that have been earned and achieved over time. That which is given to us or acquired quickly with little effort seems less valuable and feels less fulfilling.

“Someone is sitting in the shade today because someone planted a tree a long time ago.” ― Warren Buffet
This one conjures many feelings. Gratitude for the loved ones, family, friends, and colleagues whose help and sacrifices provide us with opportunities throughout our lives. Appreciation for countless strangers whose long-term thinking made our current neighborhoods a more beautiful place. It also evokes the physical feelings of relaxation and comfort that go along with sitting under a shade tree, as well as the feelings of warmth and satisfaction that come from helping others. Furthermore, this tree quote encourages us to pay it forward. Finally, it serves as a literal reminder that we all need to plant more trees.

For More Quotes About Trees

You can see these quotes about trees and lots of others on the tree quotes page. You may also enjoy these collections of forest quotes, nature quotes, and season quotes. Please feel free to share your favorite quotes about trees in the comments. Thanks.

Jan 30 2018

Jokes About Trees

If you’re a nature lover, gardener, landscaper, or arborist with a funny bone anywhere in your body, chances are you like jokes about trees. During the process of putting together a collection of entertaining tree jokes for Trees Group, I revise and rewrite many of them. It’s incredibly fun!

Furthermore, I’m often inspired to create fresh takes on familiar puns and even write brand new jokes about trees. At the risk of being criticized for blowing my own hornbeam, here’s some of that tree humor for your amusement.

What do you call nice trees without any teeth?
Sweetgums.

How hard is it to count conifers?
It’s as easy as one, two, tree!

Which flowering plant is a champion equestrian?
The horse chestnut. (It totally conkers the competition.)

Where can Adansonia trees go for a quick trim?
To the baobarber.

A crime was committed in the forest, and the police are stumped. Who did it?
Yew know who.

What did Betula pendula say to her super-annoying sister?
Leaf me alone, birch!

Why do trees make great thieves?
Sticky fingers.

What do trees do when they forget an important key to a healthy forest?
Call the hemlocksmith.

Why can’t the lonely evergreen stop thinking about high school?
She’s still pining to be one of the poplar kids.

Can you help me identify this weeping tree?
Yes, but you willow me one.

Which Canadian city is a favorite vacation spot for American trees?
Montreeal.

What football player do tree leaves root for?
Rustle Wilson.

For More Jokes About Trees

You can find all of these jokes about trees and many others that were written over the years on the tree jokes page and forest jokes page. Please share your personal favorite jokes about trees and forests in the comments. I would love to read them. Thank you.

Jun 24 2014

What do you think caused the cracks in this tree and the holes in its leaves?

Hi everyone,

I’m hoping for some help with cracks in a weeping cherry. The tree is in Pittsburgh, PA (zone 6b) and the diameter is approximately 10″. The history of the tree is unknown.

There’s a long crack running the entire length of the trunk on the side facing west-southwest, and a shorter crack on the opposite side. There are also small holes in some of the leaves. The tree did not bloom this year. The owners think a late frost may be responsible for the lack of flowers. They say the tree gets a lot of sun.

Weeping Cherry Tree

Long Crack On West-Southwest Side

Long Crack Closeup

Shorter Crack On Opposite Side

Holes In Leaves

Is it sun scald / frost crack? A fungal disease? Insects? What would you say caused the cracks, what do you think about the holes, what other issues do you see, and how would you proceed if it were your tree? Please submit your comments below or in the original Trees group discussion thread on LinkedIn. Thank you for your help.

You are also invited to browse our collections of tree jokes, forest jokes, tree puns, tree riddles, arborist jokes, tree quotes, forest quotes, nature quotes, season quotes, tree poems, and forest poems.

Dec 31 2013

Welcome To The Trees Group Blog

Hello, and thank you for checking out the Trees group blog. You may want to visit often if you love trees because we’re going to share our collective knowledge and passion for trees, nature, and the environment with you in all kinds of interesting ways. You’re cordially invited to share yours too. Everyone is welcome here!

You can expect to see a variety of news, information, and entertainment focused on trees. There are stunning images of trees and forests, scientific studies, tree tips, personal stories, tree videos, fact sheets and infographics, green living guides, fun nature activities for kids and adults, tree care industry happenings, and recipes. You’ll also find profiles of non-profit organizations and tree-related businesses, tree-themed music, environmental activism, career help, holidays and special events, tree art, networking opportunities, tree crafts, product and service information, tree poetry, and eco-friendly advice.

We’re looking forward to many interesting, exciting, and inspiring discussions in the Trees group blog. The goal is to provide you with a balanced mix of Ooh!, Awww, Yes!, Hmm, Cool, and Wow!, while avoiding as much Oops!, Just No, and Fail as possible. Please note that the format and frequency of posts will vary and they may change over time as the site evolves.

Your comments, questions, suggestions, and feedback are appreciated on individual pages and posts or via email. With your help, we can enhance each other’s enjoyment of trees, increase our knowledge, gain insight, generate ideas, make new discoveries, spread awareness, create change, and do some tangible good in the world as we celebrate trees together. You can start right now by letting us know what you think about this post, and by telling us what you would most like to see in the Trees group blog going forward.

By the way, if you haven’t officially become a member yet, please join the Trees group on LinkedIn now. It’s just about the easiest commitment you can make. Membership is totally free, you can participate as much (we encourage enthusiasm) or as little (we love lurkers) as you want, there won’t be a bunch of unwanted email thrown at you, and you can leave whenever you want … without even telling us! So, what are you waiting for? Join the Trees group.

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