Trees in the urban environment live a much tougher life than those living in the forest. Let’s take a walk through a public park and look at some defects that these urban trees are dealing with and what can be done to mitigate the risks associated with them. This walk with cover defects brought on…

The use of tree and trunk injections by tree service companies has increased rapidly in recent years.  A variety of compounds including nutrients, insecticides, and fungicides can be effectively applied via the tree’s vascular system.  Achieving rapid uptake and distribution of injected chemicals within trees, however, can sometimes be difficult.  Dr. Bert Cregg (Michigan State…

What Tree is that? How do I go about the ID process? Plant classification is discussed, including how scientific names are used. We will talk about what scientific names are, and how they are used and written in classifying trees. Tree growth habit, texture, and coloration will be discussed in relation to tree ID. Discussion…

"The right tree in the right place." This webinar will present information on the benefits of trees in the landscape. We will go over site characteristics that should be thought of prior to planting. Discussion of specific tree characteristics and how they enhance or detract for landscapes. How to select the best quality trees in…