Posts in Trees
North American Hybrid Elm Trees

Being difficult to propagate, American Elm hybrids have been slow to become available.  Other species displaying the classic vase shape of  the American Elm have been cultivated in recent years.  Detailed descriptions, growing information, Dutch Elm resistance and pictures of some of the best performing North American Elm  trees that are hardy enough to grow in midwest climates.

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TreesSharon Dwyer
About Ash Shade Trees

Fraxinus, the ash genus, includes 43 species of medium or large trees.  They all fruit and flower, some more notably than others.  Characteristics and preferred growing conditions of Ash Trees.  How the Emerald Ash Borer has devastated the Elm population and how to avoid the insects.

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TreesSharon Dwyer
Green Ash Trees

Detailed descriptions, growing information, Emerald Ash Borer resistance and pictures of some of the best performing Green Ash trees that are hardy enough to grow in midwest climates.

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TreesSharon Dwyer
About Buckeye & Horse Chestnut Trees

The Aesculus genus includes tree species commonly known as the horse chestnut and the Buckeye.  The true American chestnut (Castanea dentata) produces true chestnuts, and has become rare due to blight.  Characteristics and preferred growing conditions of Buckey and Horse Chestnut trees.  Information about the nuts and flowers, as well as pruning.

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TreesSharon Dwyer
Horse Chestnut Trees

Detailed descriptions, growing information and pictures of the best perfoming Horse Chestnut trees for midwest landscapes.  All with beautiful spring blooms, some with large seed "nuts".

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TreesSharon Dwyer
Buckeye Trees

Detailed descriptions, growing information and pictures of the best perfoming Budkeye trees for midwest landscapes.  All with beautiful spring blooms, some with large seed "buckeyes".

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TreesSharon Dwyer