Covers the care and handling of seedlings. Discusses proper seedling planting techniques, including timing, tree spacing, planting spot selection, and tools. Highlights common mistakes made when planting, such as crooked...
Mark Elefritz, Mary M. Atkinson, Stephen Fitzgerald |
May 2006 |
Extension Catalog publicationPeer reviewed (Orange level)
Selecting trees adapted for long-term growth under your local conditions and how to choose nursery stock that has a high probability of surviving and showing good initial growth. Focuses on trees suitable for long-term timber production in Oregon.
When normal range livestock water supplies are reduced, the results can be poor livestock performance and range damage due to both overuse and underuse. Learn to make the best use of available water.
Excessive summer irrigation of oak and madrone trees may promote fungal diseases such as the oak root fungus (aka armillaria root disease) and crown rot.