Tough Trees for Urban Landscapes

The trees in this talk are survivors. They laugh at incorrect planting technique, scoff at mulch volcanoes, mock bad pruning cuts, and smirk at poor maintenance practices. They ask for poor soil and they taunt droughts. Sure, some of them are the usual suspects, but many are trees you probably don’t know or didn’t realize. The talk uses some of the subjects to go sideways and discuss and even challenge tree selection concepts. Enjoy this romp through trees so ornery they’ll resist the worst that is hurled at them and be there to shade your children’s children’s children.

Presented by Scott Beuerlein
Scott Beuerlein is the Manager of Botanical Garden Outreach at the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden. He runs the Zoo’s Botanical Garden educational programs, including three symposiums. He is involved in most of the department’s other outreach and with the plant trialing. Scott is also a garden writer and horticultural speaker, having published hundreds of articles and columns in several gardening and green industry publications. Beyond the Cincinnati Zoo, he is or has been a board member or officer of eight other local horticultural councils or associations. If you need more evidence of his knowledge of and passion for horticulture, consider that Scott has received no fewer than 10 recognition awards from a multitude of local and international organizations for his wide ranging efforts in the trade. We are lucky to have such a distinguished colleague in our local industry, and proud to consider him a friend.

Schedule (tentative)

5:30pm – Doors Open, Networking/ Socializing, Silent Auction Begins
6:00pm – Welcoming Remarks, Presentation Begins
7:30pm – Presentation Ends, Final Silent Auction Browse
7:45pm – Auction Closes, Q&A Session with Scott Beuerlein
8:00pm – Winning Bids Announced, Conclusion of Event

Appetizers, Refreshments, Silent Auction

This event includes catered appetizers, refreshments, and a meet-and-greet opportunity with our guest presenter. A silent auction of unique plants and other items is also part of the festivities and will include great items — for yourself or perhaps as gifts for others!