Talking Trees with Davey Tree

What's the Difference Between Eastern and Western Tree Species?

November 12, 2026·21 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

What's the difference between trees on the eastern and western sides of North America? Dr. Thomas Whitney, technical advisor at the Davey Institute, joins us to talk about how millions of years of mountain building, climate shifts and glaciation shaped the evolution of eastern and western tree species, from hemlocks and pines to redwoods, and what those changes can teach us about the future of our forests. To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zi...

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