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Flowering Crabapple Trees – 7.424
Print this fact sheet by J. Klett and R. Cox* (1/16) Quick Facts… Crabapples are popular trees closely related to apples, but with smaller edible fruit. They may also differ in leaf color, growth habit, flowering time or flower color. Crabapple trees are fairly drought tolerant. They can be low maintenance and versatile landscape plants, […]
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Evergreen Trees – 7.403
Print this fact sheet by J.E. Klett and Lisa Mason* (10/20) Quick Facts… Most evergreens prefer full sun; some will tolerate partial shade. When selecting evergreens, consider available space, soil and site conditions, and weather factors. Evergreens have different soil moisture preferences. Group drought-tolerant types separately from those that require more moisture. All evergreens benefit […]
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Small Deciduous Trees – 7.418
Print this fact sheet by J.E. Klett and E. Hammond** (9/17) Quick Facts… Consider available space, protection, growth rate and soil adaptability when selecting small trees. If space allows, several kinds of small trees provide varied foliage, flowers, bark, fruit and fall color for year round interest. Make sure the water requirements of the tree […]
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Large Deciduous Trees – 7.419
Print this fact sheet by J.E. Klett and E. Hammond* (10/17) Quick Facts… Trees provide shade, beauty and protection from harsh winter winds. Trees help moderate temperature extremes and offset poor air quality. Plant trees on the basis of space available, soil conditions, proximity to irrigation lines and water requirements. Plant trees prone to storm […]
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Training and Pruning Fruit Trees – 7.003
Print this fact sheet by J.R. Feucht and H. Larsen1 (9/09) Quick Facts… Proper pruning is an important step in ensuring healthy, strong fruit trees. Train fruit trees while young to avoid problems later. Improperly pruned or neglected trees are more subject to disease organisms and breakage from fruit loads and storms. Prune in late […]
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Fertilizing Fruit Trees – 7.612
Print this fact sheet by C.E. Swift * (12/14) Quick Facts… A lack of adequate nutrients affects tree growth and fruit production. Fruit trees can be fertilized with nitrogen fertilizer based on their annual growth rate or a soil analysis. Most fruit trees require a yearly foliar spray of zinc. A soil analysis can determine […]
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Magnesium Chloride Toxicity in Trees – 7.425
Print this fact sheet by B.A. Goodrich and W.R. Jacobi* (12/14) Quick Facts… Magnesium chloride (MgCl2) is a salt compound composed of Mg+2 and Cl– ions. Magnesium chloride (MgCl2) is used as a dust suppressant and road stabilizer on nonpaved roads and as a deicing product on paved roads and sidewalks. MgCl2 based products can […]
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Healthy Roots and Healthy Trees – 2.926
Print this fact sheet by J.M. Sillick and W.R. Jacobi * (12/13) Quick Facts… Figure 1: Area root distribution vs. crown distribution. Most tree roots are located in the top 6 to 24 inches of the soil and occupy an area two to four times the diameter of the tree crown. Roots obtain water, oxygen […]
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Revisiting Spring Peach Floral Bud Cold Hardiness
Print This Fact Sheet By D.G. Sterle and I.S. Minas (3/24) Quick Facts Introduction Cold damage to floral tissues represents the greatest threat to profitable yields for peach growers. Differential thermal analysis (DTA) can be used to accurately measure lethal temperatures of hundreds of peach floral buds during a relatively short process (Mills et al., […]
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Low Flammability Landscape Plants 6.305
Fact Sheet 6.305 | Wildfire Mitigation Series, Landscaping and Planting Print This Fact Sheet By S. Carter, N. Goeckner, C. Julian (CSFS), L. Langelo, I. Shonle, and C. Dennis (EmeritusCSFS) (4/23). Quick Facts Introduction In Colorado, in the wildland-urban interface, it is not a matter of if a wildfire will impact residences and properties, but […]
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