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Christmas Trees
MSU Extension’s programming for Christmas tree growers utilizes field educators, campus-based specialists and researchers to provide educational programming.
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Real Christmas trees: A natural choice
Published on November 28, 2012
Choosing the right species of Christmas tree will give you lasting enjoyment through the holiday season. -
New EQIP initiative to enhance monarch butterfly habitat in Michigan
Published on January 10, 2018
Landscapers, nursery owners and gardeners can receive financial assistance for creating or improving monarch butterfly habitat. -
Consumer survey results from the 2011-2012 “Make It a Real Michigan Christmas” campaign
Published on November 1, 2013
MSU researchers find the campaign achieved a modest level of awareness among Michiganders. However, consumer attitudes about real Christmas trees and poinsettias haven’t changed much over the years. -
Why is my Christmas tree beginning to grow?
Published on December 10, 2020
It may seem like a miracle when your Christmas tree breaks bud and begins to grow while on display, and it is, the miracle of nature. -
What’s new with Imprelis?
Published on February 3, 2012
Questions remain about residual soil activity and recovery of trees affected by new herbicide. -
2013 Likely to be a big year for cones in Fraser fir plantations
Published on May 9, 2013
Warm, dry weather in 2012 sets the stage for heavy coning for Christmas tree growers in 2013. -
Late frost injury on nursery and landscape plants
Published on May 4, 2012
Damage may appear dramatic at first, but long-term prognosis for most plants is good. -
Knowing soil nutrient status is first step in developing fertilizer program
Published on January 14, 2016
Soil and foliar nutrient tests will help identify which plant nutrients are adequate and which may need to be added to improve the growth and quality of nursery stock and Christmas trees. -
3 easy steps to make your real Christmas tree last this holiday season
Published on November 20, 2020
Fresh tree, fresh cut and fresh water are essential in keeping your real Christmas tree fresh and hydrated throughout the holiday season. -
Real Christmas trees: Which one is right for you?
Published on November 12, 2020
Consumers still have an array of choices as supplies tighten for some Christmas tree species. -
Irrigating with saline groundwater
Published on June 19, 2009
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Living Christmas trees: Another real tree option
Published on November 12, 2020
Enjoy holiday memories for years to come with a living tree. -
Tips for success with your first real Christmas tree
Published on November 20, 2020
Consider these tips for relieving the stress of buying and setting up your farm-grown Christmas tree this holiday season. -
Spruce brown-out?
Published on April 3, 2010
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Tree damage from Imprelis: One year later
Published on June 19, 2012
Landscapers and homeowners are seeing subtle and longer-term tree damage from the turf herbicide Imprelis, even to trees that showed little impact in 2011. -
Concolor needle drop
Published on April 30, 2010
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New on-line tree selector available
Published on July 14, 2006
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Act now to manage snow damage on arborvitaes
Published on December 21, 2011
Protecting plants before heavy snowfall is the best way to reduce branch bending and breakage. -
Winter injury update to Michigan trees and shrubs
Published on December 5, 2019
The cold snap on Nov. 11, 2019, could have lasting impacts on trees and shrubs. -
Tough time for trees: Heat, drought, and storms take their toll
Published on July 9, 2012
Our record-breaking heat wave coupled with widespread severe thunderstorms made this a rough week for trees in Lower Michigan and surrounding areas.