Posts tagged ‘species’
Seasonal care for trees & shrubs: Planting
In the Midwest region, tree planting of bareroot trees and shrubs is best done when the plants are dormant in the spring or at the end of the growing season (fall). Balled and burlapped (B&B), containerized and container grown plants can be planted throughout the growing season, but with caution during the summer months. During the summer, heat and periods of drought are tough on newly planted trees and shrubs.
Continue Reading April 4, 2008 at 5:16 am Emily Hanson 2 comments
Woodland invasive species in Minnesota
Some of the most common invasive species in Minnesota’s woods include buckthorn, garlic mustard, Dutch elm disease and the emerald ash borer. Others that might not come to mind could be earthworms or Gypsy moths. All of these species are non-native and are causing significant damage in Minnesota’s forests. You can find identification guides to common invasive species at the DNR invasive species index.
Continue Reading April 29, 2007 at 2:29 pm esagor Leave a comment
Minnesota’s tamarack forest type
A brief overview of Minnesota’s tamarack forest type: products and uses, growing conditions, regeneration, silviculture, and pests.
Continue Reading April 20, 2007 at 11:09 pm Mel Baughman Leave a comment
Minnesota’s oak-hickory forest type
A brief overview of Minnesota’s oak forest type: products & uses, growing conditions, regeneration, silviculture, and pests.
Continue Reading April 20, 2007 at 7:41 pm Mel Baughman Leave a comment
Minnesota’s forest types: index and links
An index to brief overviews of Minnesota’s forest types: Aspen-birch, Black spruce, Black walnut, Bottomland hardwoods, Eastern white pine, Jack pine, Northern hardwoods, Oak-hickory, Northern white-cedar, Red (Norway) pine, and Spruce-fir.
Tamarack
Continue Reading April 20, 2007 at 7:25 pm Mel Baughman Leave a comment
Minnesota’s bottomland hardwoods forest type
A brief overview of Minnesota’s bottomland hardwoods cover type: products & uses, growing conditions, regeneration, silviculture, and pests.
Continue Reading April 20, 2007 at 6:05 pm Mel Baughman Leave a comment
Minnesota’s spruce-fir forest type
A brief overview of Minnesota’s spruce-fir cover type: products & uses, growing conditions, regeneration, silviculture, and pests.
Continue Reading April 20, 2007 at 6:05 pm Mel Baughman Leave a comment
Minnesota’s northern hardwoods forest type
A brief overview of Minnesota’s northern hardwoods cover type: products & uses, growing conditions, regeneration, silviculture, and pests.
Continue Reading April 20, 2007 at 5:53 pm Mel Baughman Leave a comment
Minnesota’s black walnut forest type
A brief overview of Minnesota’s black walnut cover type: products & uses, growing conditions, regeneration, silviculture, and pests.
Continue Reading April 20, 2007 at 5:53 pm Mel Baughman Leave a comment
Minnesota’s red pine forest type
A brief overview of Minnesota’s red pine forest type: products and uses, growing conditions, regeneration, silviculture, and pests.
Continue Reading April 20, 2007 at 5:52 pm Mel Baughman Leave a comment
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