In our experience, irrigation is the most important management concern for trees in most of California. Unfortunately, myths and misinformation abound in this area, leading to much confusion regarding how to effectively irrigate trees. The following series of questions and answers aims to provide practical, horticulture-based knowledge to ensure healthy trees. What are the symptoms…
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Practical Guidance for Effective Tree Irrigation
Correcting Leaf Yellowing in Alkaline Soils
Many plants growing in our region of California suffer from the chronic occurrence of leaf yellowing, or chlorosis. Chlorosis is the result of the loss of the green pigment, chlorophyll, which is essential to the process of photosynthesis. In effect, chlorotic plants suffer from a food shortage, which has consequences that range from unsightliness and…
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Landscape Trees for the Central Valley: A List of Species, Attributes and Environmental Tolerances
Selecting a tree species considering its environmental tolerances and growth attributes is a pre-requisite for successful landscape performance. The following table presents critical arboricultural information for over 100 trees to assist the land manager in selecting an appropriate tree species for a particular landscape. This table is a compilation of information from several references (see…
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