Black Ironwood (Krugiodendron ferreum) means Krug’s Tree Iron, named for Carl Wilhelm Leopold Krug, German consul in Puerto Rico, businessman, botanist, and science patron.
Tree of the Quarter: Ironwood (Krugiodendron ferreum)
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Stump the Forester: Christmas Lichen
The red and green circular patches have a striking resemblance to a Christmas wreath, earning the name Christmas lichen, or Cryptothecia rubrocincta.
How the Urban Forest has Grown in Venice, FL
The Urban Forest is an integral element of the City of Venice. With community support and donations, a handful of inspired volunteers started the eight-year project, working with great local vendors who specialized in native species, and with in-depth operations to remove invasive plant and animal species.
The Tree Due Diligence Brief
Pasco County Just Raised the Price of Removing Trees. Here’s What Changed and What’s Still Unsettled.
Frequent Flyer Miles
Inside urban forestry, “frequent flyer miles” are all about the canopy miles routinely pruned by tree crews “flying” aerial lifts.
Event Calendar 2026 Q2
FUFC Events for Q2 of 2026 APRIL Executive Board Meeting Date: April 8, 2026 FUFC Foundational Friday Webinar:...
Announcement: Call for Speakers
The Florida Urban Forestry Council is seeking engaging, knowledgeable, and dynamic speakers for upcoming educational programming.
UFI 2026 in Review
Thank you to the speakers who volunteered their time & expertise to share their knowledge through the Urban...
Tree of the Quarter: Olive Tree (Olea sp) (Olea europaea)
Olive trees grow best in well-drained, sandy soils and require full sun. They are well-suited to central and northern Florida and perform best in USDA hardiness zones 8–10.