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Trees and shrubs are wonderful long-term additions to your landscape but it can be overwhelming figuring out what to plant and how to care for it. Luckily, NDSU Extension has plenty of resources that will help you figure out what to plant and help you diagnose and manage common issues.

 

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Tree Selector Tool

Many species of tall deciduous trees are available for conservation and urban plantings. The ND Tree Selector is an online tool that helps users choose tree and shrub species based on a variety of characteristics. Are you looking for something that is fast growing or a tree that is long-lived? Perhaps a species with pretty flowers? 

 

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Caring For and Diagnosing Apple Tree Issues

Learn all about how to choose and care for your apple trees—whether you have a few in your yard or a whole orchard, you'll find everything you need to cultivate a flourishing stand of trees. 

 

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Managing Trees Through Drought Conditions

Summer's coming, which means irrigation is on our minds. And for trees, last year's drought conditions can also be the root cause of issues occurring now. Learn drought management techniques to help your trees survive these strenuous conditions. 

Trees Publications

Colorado (Blue) Spruce

Common Honeylocust

Dutch Elm Disease in North Dakota: A New Look

Dutch elm disease (DED) has been spreading across North America since the 1920s. It first was reported in North Dakota in Mandan in 1969, and it reached eastern North Dakota by 1973. DED has been confirmed in every North Dakota county.

Eastern Red-cedar

Elms for North Dakota

This publication highlights elm (Ulmus) species and cultivars that have been tested in North Dakota. Species listed include American elm, Japanese elm, Siberian elm, and several hybrids. Recommendations given on a sliding scale, from '…

Emerald Ash Borer: Biology and Integrated Pest Management in North Dakota

This publication summarizes the threat of invasive metallic wood-boring beetle, emerald ash borer, to North Dakota's ash trees. It's identification, biology, damage, and pest management strategies including cultural, plant resistance,…

Emerald Ash Borer: What's the plan for your community?

Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) will have a huge impact on ash trees throughout North Dakota in our native forests, shelterbelts and communities. This guide is for city managers, public works directors, local tree board members and others…

European Cranberrybush

European Mountain-Ash

Fragrant Sumac

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