Live Oak
A massive shade tree with evergreen foliage that is bright olive-green when new and changes to a glossy, dark green when mature. ... [... more]
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Leaf Scorch Of Shade Trees
Anything which can be done to improve the general condition of the tree will serve to reduce or minimize the injury. In trees with permanently suppressed or injured root systems, it is advisable to prune some of the ... [... more]
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Pines In The Landscape
Large dense specimens of groups should be used carefully, if at all, on small properties because of the massive and overpowering effects, unwanted shade in winter, and interference with air movement. For small ... [... more]
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European White Birch
The European White Birch is a very graceful, relatively short-lived tree grown for its ornamental white bark. ... [... more]
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Trees For Problem Landscape Sites -- Screening
When selecting trees for screens, match the needed function to the mature shape of the tree. Choose trees with columnar or fastigiate forms (such as English oaks and European hornbeam) for narrow areas, row plantings ... [... more]
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Characteristics Of Some Christmas Tree Species
Certain characteristics that affect the use of species for Christmas trees may not be apparent or aren't considered at the time of purchase. Tree fragrance is often not appreciated until after the tree is brought ... [... more]
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Washington Hawthorne
New foliage is reddish-purple, turning a glossy green. Fall color is orange to red to purple. White summer flowers are followed by red fruit. ... [... more]
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Callery Pear
White flowers cover the tree in the spring; summer foliage is glossy green and turns dark red in fall. ... [... more]
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Trees For Problem Landscape Sites -- Wet And Dry Sites
To survive prolonged water stress, trees must be able to prevent or reduce water loss from certain tissues. Common leaf adaptations include thickened waxy layers on leaf surfaces, increases in leaf thickness, and ... [... more]
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What Grows Under Black Walnuts
(Prepared by Kate Dobbs, Extension Technician, Consumer Horticulture, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA 24061-0327, based on information developed by Frank Robinson, Director of Lewis Ginter Botanic Garden, as part of ... [... more]
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London Planetree
London Planetree is a better choice than the native American Sycamore (PLATANUS OCCIDENTALIS) because of its resistant to anthracnose. ... [... more]
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Austrian Pine
Heavy, stiff needles (4 to 6 inches long) occur in pairs and are a deep, dark-green color. Needles persist for several years, making tree very dense. ... [... more]
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