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Trees and shrubs are wonderful long-term additions to your landscape but it can be overwhelming figuring out what to plant and how to care for it. Luckily, NDSU Extension has plenty of resources that will help you figure out what to plant and help you diagnose and manage common issues.

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Tree Selector Tool

Many tall deciduous tree species are suitable for conservation and urban plantings. Use the ND Tree Selector to find trees and shrubs based on traits such as growth rate, lifespan, or ornamental features like attractive flowers.

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Caring For and Diagnosing Apple Tree Issues

Learn how to choose and care for your apple trees—whether you have a few in your yard or a whole orchard, you'll find everything you need to cultivate a flourishing stand of trees.

Diverse planting of trees in front of building

Managing Trees Through Drought Conditions

Summer's coming, which means irrigation is on our minds. And for trees, last year's drought conditions can also be the root cause of issues occurring now. Learn drought management techniques to help your trees survive these strenuous conditions.

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Kathy Wiederholt

Tree Planting in North Dakota

Learn about proper methods of tree planting and advantages/disadvantages of different types of nursery stock. Common mistakes and misperceptions are discussed, as well as post-planting care.

More Trees Publications

Nannyberry Viburnum

Northern Catalpa

Ohio Buckeye

Paper Birch

Pines for North Dakota

Pines for North Dakota gives an overview of the most common pine trees in the state, explaining characteristics that will help identify one pine from another.

Ponderosa Pine

Potentilla (Shrubby Cinquefoil)

Redstem Willow

Rugosa Rose

Russian-olive

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