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—David Kelley, President/Owner, K&AES, Inc.

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Practical Guidance for Effective Tree Irrigation

Posted on June 21st 2011

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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Landscape Trees for the Central Valley: A List of Species, Attributes and Environmental Tolerances

Posted on November 30th 2010

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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