Plant a North Texas Native Tree
“We make an immense mistake when we think of trees as solely an aesthetic member of a community. They cut pollution, they cool the air, they prevent erosion, they muffle sound, they produce oxygen. Then, after all that, they look good.” Dr. Richard Leakey
In Texas, we have our own Arbor Day, separate from the National Arbor Day – this year on November 1. It is held separately because early November is a better time to plant trees in Texas than the last Friday in April, when the National Arbor Day occurs. Other states have followed suit and hold their state’s recognition during the best tree planting time for their climate.
Learn More about Native North Texas Trees
Planting trees native to North Texas is one of the wisest activities you can take for your landscape and the benefit of our local ecosystem. According to an Arbor Day Foundation study, urban forestry activities in Texas result in the following benefits:
- Creates 39,000 jobs
- Adds $1.6 billion in yearly property values
- Contributes $7.8 billion in community-wide environmental benefits
To help you decide on the right native tree for your landscape, below are some helpful links.
- Listing from the Wildflower Center on native trees of North Central Texas.
- Sally Wasowski’s specially curated listing of native plants for DFW landscapes – including native trees.