Backyard Tree Discount Sale Extended Through Weekend Via City Of Beacon
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The City of Beacon has announced that they have a few trees left and are extended the Discount Sale through the weekend. “We would love for them to find a backyard here in Beacon.”
Tree Species Still Available:
Sweet Gum
A sweetgum tree (Liquidambar styraciflua) is a tall tree, typically reaching 60–100 feet at maturity, known for its star-shaped leaves that turn vibrant red, orange, yellow, and purple in fall. It has ridged bark and produces spiky, round seed pods. It is native to the eastern and southeastern United States, extending into parts of Mexico and Central America, and is especially valued for its striking autumn color.
Eastern Red Maple
An eastern red maple (Acer rubrum) is a medium to tall tree, typically reaching 40–70 feet at maturity, known for its three- to five-lobed leaves that turn brilliant red (and sometimes orange or yellow) in the fall. It has smooth gray bark when young that becomes darker and slightly furrowed with age, and produces small red flowers and winged seeds in early spring. It is native to the eastern United States and parts of Canada, and is especially valued for its striking autumn color.
White Oak
A white oak (Quercus alba) is a large, long-lived tree, typically reaching 60–100 feet at maturity, known for its rounded-lobed leaves that turn shades of red to burgundy in the fall. It has light gray, scaly bark and produces acorns that are an important food source for wildlife. It is native to the eastern and central United States, and is especially valued for its strength, durability, and classic form, as well as its attractive autumn color.
