Tree Pittsburgh collects seed samples at Fallingwater
Tree Pittsburgh is collecting seeds at Frank Lloyd Wright's iconic house Fallingwater in Fayette County.
The native seeds collected will be taken back to Tree Pittsburgh's Heritage Nursery in Lawrenceville to be prepared for sowing. Most of the resulting seedlings will be used in forest restoration, including a portion sent back to Fallingwater.
“When we are collecting seed, we are trying to collect from trees that are exceptionally old and healthy,” says Megan Palomo, nursery manager for Tree Pittsburgh. “That means they have done really well in our climate and are resistant to the local pest and diseases that can impact our region.”
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Article by Doug Oster,
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