Tree and Shrub Index

Before purchasing trees and shrubs, check with your local nursery and USU extension service for advice on which cultivars are avaliable and ideal for your specific area. 

• What Is A Tree Worth?
• Benefits of Trees in Utah
• Species Ratings for Landscape Tree Appraisal
• Hardiness Zones of Utah
• Identifying Trees of the Mountains of Northern Utah
• How to Purchase the USU Tree Browser CD-ROM

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Planting and Caring for Trees

• Ten Tree Planting Rules
• Trees Need Extra Summer Care
• How To Recognize Plant Heat Stress
• Tree and Shrub Planting Guidelines
• Tree Care
• Planting Trees for Energy Conservation
• Pruning Landscape Trees
• Step By Step Pruning (video)

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Irrigation

• Efficient irrigation of Trees & Shrubs

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 Tree Problems

•  Top 10 Tree Problems in Northern Utah
• Distinguishing Ash Borers
• Shade Tree Borers and Treatments
• What to do with Root Ball Packing Materials
• Spruce and Evergreen Spider Mites
• Leaf Spot Diseases of Shade Trees and Ornamentals
• Web Spinning Spider Mites

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Water-Wise Trees and Shrubs

• Water-Wise Plants for Utah
• Are Native Trees Always the Best Choices?
• Utah Native Plants

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Shrubs

•  5 Minute Pruning Shrubs (video)
• How to Prune A Rose Bush
• Some Shade Loving Shrubs