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English oak tree.

Selecting Landscape Plants: Shade Trees, Page 07

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Discover the characteristics and growth habits of English oak (Quercus robur), a fast-growing, resilient shade tree suitable for various landscapes.

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Green ash tree.

Selecting Landscape Plants: Shade Trees, Page 10

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Green ash is a fast-growing, adaptable tree ideal for landscaping but is vulnerable to pests like the emerald ash borer.

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Selecting Landscape Plants: Shade Trees - Page 13

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The Japanese Pagoda Tree is a striking, medium-sized tree with white flowers and smooth bark, thriving in well-drained soil and providing excellent shade.

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Selecting Landscape Plants: Shade Trees - Page 16

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Discover the unique branching habit and growth characteristics of the popular pin oak shade tree.

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Low-Maintenance Landscaping

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Create a beautiful, low-maintenance landscape with thoughtful design, proper plant selection, and easy-to-care-for features that suit your space and lifestyle.

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Selecting Landscape Plants: Shade Trees - Page 19

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River birch is a fast-growing, adaptable tree with attractive peeling bark, perfect for wet soils and offering shade and aesthetic appeal.

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Corn Diseases

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Editor's note
The following abstract describes a publication that is only available as a downloadable PDF.

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Selecting Landscape Plants: Shade Trees - Page 22

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Learn about the Sugar Maple, a vibrant tree known for its fall color and maple syrup production, ideal for landscaping and adding beauty to your yard.

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Selecting Landscape Plants: Shade Trees - Page 25

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Trident maple is a compact, adaptable tree with vibrant fall color, thriving in various soils and urban environments. Ideal for smaller landscapes.

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Selecting Landscape Plants: Shade Trees - Page 28

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Learn about white oak's adaptability, soil preferences, and growth characteristics for choosing the ideal shade tree for your landscape.

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Selecting Landscape Plants: Uncommon Trees for Specimen Plantings

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Check out some uncommon landscape trees that have a good chance for survival in the Missouri climate.

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Aphids, Scales and Mites on Home Garden and Landscape Plants

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Learn how to identify and control aphids, scales, and mites to protect your garden plants from damage and common pest-related issues.

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American sycamore trees.

Selecting Landscape Plants: Shade Trees, Page 02

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Discover the American sycamore, a fast-growing shade tree with distinctive bark, pest resistance, and adaptability to wet soil conditions.

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Black gum tree.

Selecting Landscape Plants: Shade Trees, Page 05

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Learn about the black gum tree’s unique features, including its stunning fall color, adaptability to various landscapes, and benefits for wildlife.

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Ginko tree.

Selecting Landscape Plants: Shade Trees, Page 08

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Discover the ginkgo tree (Ginkgo biloba), a resilient, medium-sized shade tree with unique fan-shaped leaves and vibrant yellow fall color.

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Selecting Landscape Plants: Shade Trees - Page 11

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Honey locust trees are excellent shade providers with lacy foliage and minimal leaf litter. Improved thornless, podless varieties are recommended for planting.

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Boron and Sulfur Fertilization on Rice

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David Dunn
Soil Testing Laboratory
MU Delta Research Center

Gene Stevens
Plant Sciences
Delta Research Center

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Selecting Landscape Plants: Shade Trees - Page 14

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Discover the best shade trees for your landscape, including lindens with fragrant summer flowers and improved varieties like 'Greenspire' and 'Redmond'.

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Selecting Landscape Plants: Shade Trees - Page 17

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Discover characteristics, growth habits, and ideal conditions for various shade trees like Red Maple, offering valuable insights for your landscape planning.

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Selecting Landscape Plants: Shade Trees - Page 20

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Siberian elm is a fast-growing, hardy shade tree that thrives in tough conditions but can become invasive and have weak wood. Suitable for large spaces.

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Selecting Landscape Plants: Shade Trees

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Learn how to select the perfect shade trees for your Midwest yard or landscape. Don't waste years on a bad landscape!

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Cover art for publication IPM1002

Soybean Diseases

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Editor's note
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Selecting Landscape Plants: Shade Trees - Page 23

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Swamp white oak is a durable, fast-growing shade tree that thrives in wet soils. Known for its resistance to pests, it provides excellent shade and fall color.

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Selecting Landscape Plants: Shade Trees - Page 26

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Discover the tulip tree's features, including its height, growth habits, and ideal planting conditions for a beautiful and sustainable landscape addition.

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The Bagworm in Missouri

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Bruce A. Barrett
Department of Entomology

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