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Trees and Shrubs

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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.

From Orchard to Table: Apples!

Research continues to show that the fiber and natural antioxidants and other phytochemicals ("plant chemicals") in apples may help prevent chronic diseases. Learn about growing apple trees, apples and health, and how to preserve and…

Golden Willow

Green Ash

Hansen Hedge Rose

Helping Flooded Trees and Shrubs

Flooding periodically happens in North Dakota. Post-flooding management decisions can help or harm trees and shrubs on their road to recovery. A list of flood-tolerant trees/shrubs, and a list of flood-sensitive trees/shrubs, are provided.

Hybrid Poplar

Insects Frequently Confused with Emerald Ash Borer in North Dakota

The Emerald ash borer is a beetle (Order Coleoptera). Beetles are recognized by having shell-like front wings called elytra. When the wings are folded, they meet forming a median line down the back. Currently, Emerald ash borer has not…

Iron Chlorosis in Trees

Iron chlorosis is a major tree-health issue found throughout the state. This document summarizes the biology and ecology of the issue, including susceptible species and soils most likely to create this problem. Soil treatments and stem…

Jack Pine

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