Bur Oak Tree Services, New Harmony Native Trees and Shrubs

06/10/2026

Over the years, we've met many kiddos who love trees and are friends of the nursery. We appreciate their enthusiasm, questions, knowledge, and great senses of humor!

Thank you to their families for sharing these moments.

Arborist Tom is always happy to speak to a class or troop about trees, just give him a call: 812.781.8113

06/10/2026

Believe it or not, we've learned something!

So we're updating our Continuing Education page on buroak.net today. Check it out here: https://buroak.net/2026/01/continuing-education/

One author we're reading/watching lately is medical biochemist and botanist Diana Beresford-Kroeger. Here's a mini-article she wrote on Silky Dogwoods (Cornus amomum), a species we carry in the nursery. https://calloftheforest.ca/from-diana-hidden-jewels/

Years ago, I noticed this little shrub in the neighbour’s patch. He was a farmer who ran a mixed farm. His name was Stanley Kerfoot. Mr. Kerfoot walked to

06/01/2026

This is tomorrow!

05/28/2026

We encountered something unusual while treating an ash tree today...

At some point, these branches fell against the ash and the trunk has grown around them.

Email or call us if you would like us to assess your ash tree for treatment against Emerald Ash Borers. 812.509.5061 or [email protected].

05/26/2026

PLANT NATIVE! Attract butterflies and pollinators by planting native plants in your landscaping. Huge thanks to two local native nurseries (Bur Oak Tree Services, New Harmony Native Trees and Shrubs and Ancient Roots Native Nursery, LLC ) who are both incredibly generous and help us with our WillowTree Healing Garden. Don't miss their gift cards in our Silent Auction!

Bids close May 29th. You do not need to be present to win: https://givebutter.com/c/2026-WT-trivia/auction

Don't forget to join us on May 29th at the Elk's Lodge in Mt. Vernon for Trivia Night: https://givebutter.com/c/2026-WT-trivia/

05/18/2026

Ash treatments are beginning! Please call or email if you'd like an estimate for treating your ash trees. [email protected] / 812.509.5061.

We treat ash trees to protect them from Emerald Ash Borers. Now is the time to contact us if you'd like an estimate for treating a favorite shade tree, trees in the woods, or other trees important to your home and community. We love maintaining ash trees for the people who cherish them but also because they will be important seed sources for rebuilding ash tree populations one day.

Call, email, or text: 812.509.5061 and [email protected]

The picture is of the Indiana champion Blue Ash in Vigo County. It's 4.96 ft in diameter and 88 ft in height.

05/06/2026

The only explanation we can think of for flamingoes in the nursery is...climate change! 😉🦩⛱️

04/26/2026

Thank you Visit Posey County!

04/24/2026

This Bradford Pear exchange program is still open for Pigeon Creek Watershed residents in Evansville! Remove a Bradford Pear tree and receive your choice of a redbud, white dogwood, swamp white oak, or post oak.

🌳‼️Bradford Pear Exchange-Pigeon Creek‼️🌳

✳️To be eligible you must live in the Pigeon Creek watershed.
✳️Send us proof of you removing your Bradford Pear and we will replace it with a redbud, dogwood, post oak or swamp white oak.
✳️Max of 4 replacements per address!
✳️Pickup replacement trees on May 2nd from 9-11 am at Wesselman Park Shelter house #1.
✳️Call 812-423-4426 x3 or email [email protected] with address and proof of removal of your Bradford tree.

04/24/2026

Long may it grow!