Rare Fruit Tree Index From California Rare Fruit Growers. An extensive list of information on rare fruit plants, including methods of propagation. Actually quite interesting and worth investigating. 

Choosing the Ideal Tree From Virginia Cooperative Extension.  Common sense considerations so an appropriate choice can be made. 

Selecting Flowering Trees from U. of Missouri   Considerations in the selection of flowering trees for the landscape with descriptive characteristics & cultural information on many species and cultivars. Color pictures. 

Woodsy the Owl USDA Forest Service.  Great site for the kids and mom & dad will find useful info, too. 

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Drought Stressed Shade Trees & Borers from Texas A&M  A short, but informative article on the relationship between stress and borer infestation of shade trees. 

Fertilizing Deciduous Shade Trees from North Carolina State U. Cooperative Extension Includes information on types of fertilizer, when to apply, methods and rates. 

Girdling Roots of Shade Trees From Ohio State U. Extension  What is girdling, how it affects trees and how to prevent it. 

Common Shade Tree Galls From U. of Kentucky Defines galls and lists several kinds, their host plants, causes & control (if possible). 

Destroying Large Trees by Topping Colorado State U. Cooperative Extension Describes topping & pollarding trees and the damage that results. Color photos. 

Windbreak Maintenance & Renovation U. Of Nebraska Cooperative Extension  

Local Ag. Extension Offices from the USDA State Partners.  Great site directory for state and county extension offices. Choose your state, choose your county. Contact your local ag office for regional information or testing. 

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