by Amy Martin, Eastwood Gardeners coordinator

Hey green folks,

Got some rambunctious plants in your yard that need to be divided? Pop a few in one-gallon pots, water and fertilize well, and then bring them to the sale. We have some spare pots if you need.

Plant Sale & Social this Saturday

Garden lovers! Come gather with other plant enthusiasts in Eastwood and surrounding neighborhoods. We’ll provide juice, homemade muffins, and savories. Even if you’ve no room for new plants, come and socialize with other gardeners.

October 24 Saturday, 9 to 11 am

10306 Lippitt at Sinclair across from Dixon Branch Greenbelt Park

Prices run from $5 to $30. Cash, credit card, or Venmo. Sizes range from 4-inch to 2-gallon. Mostly native but some cool exotics. All plants grown in Eastwood and are acclimated to our soil and temperatures.

PLANT LIST (confirmed)

More to be added

Ground covers

• 4 in and 1 gal dwarf mondo grass – 30+
• 1 gal liriope/mondo grass – 10
  • (inquire about bulk pricing for both)

Perennials

• 1 gal wood ferns – 2
• 1 gal purple dwarf Mexican petunias – 4
• 1 gal inland sea oats – 8

Shrubs

• 1 gal hummingbird bush (Dicliptera suberecta) – 1
• 1 and 2 gal Turk’s caps – 5
• 1 gal Spanish dagger yucca – 3
• 2 gal white beautyberries – 2
• 2 gal dwarf beautyberry – 1

Trees

• 1 gal pawpaw (Texas native fruit tree) – 1

Ash tree dying of emerald ash borer

Emerald Ash Borer — Will Kill All Ash Trees — Headed to Eastwood

A grove of ash in Norbuck Park at Buckner and E. Northwest Hwy. is confirmed to be infested with emerald ash borer. Another infestation is in the Old Fish Hatchery south of the lake. Eastwood and other neighborhoods are getting boxed in.

Residents should confirm whether they have ash trees using the websites below and monitor for signs of infestation. Insecticide treatments have environmental costs but may be warranted if ash trees dominate your yard. Pre-emptive removal is an option. Contact a licensed arborist who is skilled in tree diseases.

Emerald Ash Borer

• West Fargo quick summary of ash tree identification and EAB infestation symptoms
• D Magazine very short, local impact
• Dallas Park & Recreation video, what to do if infestation suspected
• Texas Invasives statistics, firewood connection, how to report
• Texas A&M Forest Service very comprehensive
  • Links here

Ash Tree Identification

• Scoutcraft very detailed, includes excellent fliers
• Michigan Extension includes ash lookalikes
  • Links here

Key Identification Features

• Branching: Branches and buds grow directly opposite each other on the twig rather than staggering or alternating. (Only a few trees like ash, maple, and dogwood have opposite branching).
• Leaves: Each leaf is compound, featuring a central stem holding an odd number of leaflets (usually 5 to 9).
• Bark: Mature trees develop tight, interlacing ridges forming a diamond pattern. Young trees have smoother bark.
• Seeds: Female trees grow dry, paddle- or canoe-shaped single-winged seeds (samaras) that hang in dense clusters.

Link to share this info: https://eastwooddallas.org/emerald-ash-borer-is-headed-for-eastwood/