Tree of the Month for May can be found at 211 Rosewood

HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Tree of the Month for May in Hannibal is a pin oak tree at 211 Rosewood at the home of Bill Garner.

The Tree Board established a Tree of the Month Award to celebrate Hannibal’s urban forest and its stewards. The Tree Board’s mission is to encourage and inspire by example proper planting and tree care in Hannibal.

The city of Hannibal has earned the Tree City USA designation for more than 25 years in recognition of its commitment to urban and community forestry programs.

According to Tree Board guidelines, the tree must be residential and visible from the street, distinctive with good form and well-cared for, properly pruned with no dead limbs.

Nominations may be made to the Tree Board by contacting the Tree Board president Kristy Trevathan at Kristy.trevathan@prestigerealty.net.