The care of Trees

 

 

Arnold Arboretum - http://arboretum.harvard.edu/ The Arnold Arboretum is a research and educational institution. It manages a collection of hardy trees, shrubs, and vines located in Boston, Massachusetts and associated herbarium and library collections.

TreeLink - http://www.treelink.org/ Resource for urban and community forestry: planting and caring for trees in cities and towns. Includes links list, research, news, forums, and educational materials.

TreeHelp.com - http://www.treehelp.com/ Source of information regarding tree and shrub care including how-to articles, species profiles, insect and disease information and other features..

Trees of the Pacific Northwest - http://oregonstate.edu/trees/ An identification guide to conifers of the Pacific Northwest provided by Oregon State University

Ice Damage On Trees - http://www.urbanext.uiuc.edu/icedamage/ Heavy accumulations of snow and ice can cause major structural damage to trees and shrubs. The damaged limbs should be properly removed. The following links will provide a guide for homeowners seeking to repair damaged plant material.U.of Illinois

Technical Tree Biology Dictionary - http://www.treedictionary.com An extensive alphabetical listing of tree terms - some with just a short definition, others with links to longer articles and photographs.

Flowering Trees - http://landscaping.about.com/od/floweringtrees/ Articles on flowering trees used in landscaping, including weeping trees, saucer magnolias, dogwoods and crape myrtles. Each illustrated article spans several pages.

Central Texas Tree Care - http://www.centraltexastreecare.com/index.html Features information on tree care and contact information.

Betula lenta - http://www.hort.purdue.edu/newcrop/duke_energy/Betula_lenta.html Uses, cultivation and description for this tree, commonly known as cherry birch, sweet birch, or black birch

The WVU Tree Bark Home Page - http://www.caf.wvu.edu/bark/ Designed to provide a place to learn about the anatomy and physiology of tree bark, fungal canker diseases that affect tree bark, the wound responses of injured tree bark, and the role of wound responses in the resistance of living tree bark to wound pathogens.

Tree Planting - http://www.tree-planting.com Learn how to properly plant a tree to ensure its survival. Selecting the right tree and site, digging the right hole and ensuring good growing conditions are essential for a healthy start.

How to Grow and Maintain Birch Trees - http://www.birch-tree.com Learn how to care for a birch tree, including selecting the correct site and type of birch, watering, fertilizing, mulching, and monitoring for problems.

English Oak Trees - http://www.oldknobbley.com Natural history of English Oaks (Quercus robur), their life, conservation and woodland restoration. How to obtain acorns from old oak trees by mail order.

Collier Arbor Care - http://www.collierarbor.com/ Tree, shrub and turf information, IPM practices, insect and disease articles, tree care information, annual garden calendar.

West Coast Native Tree ID - http://signsofdissent.com/webbedfeet/tree/treebegin.html A dichotomous key to identify trees native to the West coast of the United States. Includes photos and information on these trees.

Oak Wilt Treatment and Prevention - http://www.stopoakwilt.com/ Specializing in the analysis, prevention and treatment of oak wilt using Alamo fungicide and root trenching. Offers free consultation, cedar clearing, dead tree removal, and replanting services.

CSFS Montrose District - Urban forests - http://lamar.colostate.edu/~montrose/cf.htm Community forests and urban tree care for western Colorado.

State and Provincial Trees - http://www.state-tree.com A list of official state and provincial trees of all 50 U.S. states and 13 Canadian provinces and territories including both common and scientific names and images of official flags.

Staking and Guying Trees - http://www.ag.ohio-state.edu/~ohioline/hyg-fact/1000/1141.html Contains information and diagrams

Landscape Care Calendar - http://www.savatree.com/timelytips.htm Monthly guide to tree and shrub care and tips from SavATree.

Deciduous Trees and Shrubs With All-Season Interest - http://www.ag.ohio-state.edu/~ohioline/hyg-fact/1000/1143.html Contains information and pictures.

Ask An Arborist - http://askanarborist.com/ Professional arborist M.D. Vaden shares photos and tree care articles on this informational site. Also answer questions in a personal forum.

American Forests' Historic Tree Nursery - http://www.historictrees.org/ Sellers of cuttings and seedlings of famous and historic trees.

Nature Hills Nursery - http://www.naturehills.com/ Nebraska nursery offering transplants and seedlings of popular landscape trees, including oak, pine, spruce, ash, maple, cedar, elm, and sycamore.

Elm Research Institute - http://www.libertyelm.com/ Seller of the Dutch Elm disease resistant cultivar "Liberty Elm" of the American Elm tree.

Mountain Maples - http://www.mountainmaples.com/ California specialist of Japanese maples, offers trees, supplies, accessories, color photographs and information Offers Paulownia trees, of species Kawakamii, Elongata, and Fortunei. Also has information and history of these trees.

Cascade Forestry - http://www.cascadeforestry.com/ Sellers of bareroot shade and native American nut trees and providers of forestry services.
Alabama seller of trees and shrubs in minimum lots of twenty. Featuring the Leyland Cypress tree.

  Hybrid Poplar Trees - http://www.hybridpoplars.com/ Retailer for hybrid poplar trees, oak, and willows, including Coyote willow, for stream erosion control.

 Hardy Southern Magnolias - http://www.hardy-southern-magnolias.com/ Retail source for Magnolia Grandiflora Bracken's Brown Beauty, shipped to your door.

Crape Myrtle Farms - http://www.crapemyrtlefarms.com/ Florida nursery sells crape myrtle trees, including miniatures for use as houseplants and varieties which are hardy in colder climates.

Botany Shop Garden Center - http://www.greengianttrees.com/ Selling Thuja Green Giant conifer, red maples, disease resistant Valley Forge American Elm cultivar, butterfly bush (Buddleia) and hybrids. Shipping only within

Apple Trees  There are many reasons for a family to appreciate an apple tree growing in the backyard. For one, a healthy apple tree makes a pleasant sight for both family members and visitors to enjoy. Secondly, a family can learn a lot from observing the different stages in the growth of an apple tree. Furthermore, each member of the family can help in making sure the apple tree receives the care it needs to flourish. With proper care, an apple tree can become an appealing fixture in a family's backyard.