Deciduous Trees & Shrubs
Deciduous Trees & Shrubs
Deciduous trees and shrubs are woody plants characterized by their seasonal shedding of leaves in preparation for winter dormancy. Use the guide below to learn more about deciduous trees and shrubs in Wisconsin.
Deciduous Trees & Shrubs Videos
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General Deciduous Trees & Shrubs Resources
Discover a variety of resources on deciduous trees & shrubs. Dive into guides, articles, and websites below!
DNR Invasive and Regulated Plants List
Code NR 40 makes it illegal to possess, transport, transfer or introduce certain invasive species in Wisconsin without a permit.
Proper Tree Planting
Step by step instructions to correctly plant a tree.
i-Tree Tools
i-Tree is a free tool developed by the USDA Forest Service that provides urban and rural forestry analyses and benefit assessment tools.
Trees and Shrubs for Diversity and Climate Change
Find the latest recommendations on woody plant selections adaptive to a changing climate.
Planting for the Future
Compare Wisconsin’s current and future cold hardiness and heat zones and understand how this information can be used to plan for future tree plantings.
Photo left: American Linden/Basswood – Tilia spp.
Popular Deciduous Trees & Shrubs Articles
Discover our most popular deciduous trees & shrubs articles below!
Black Walnut Toxicity
Black walnut trees (Juglans nigra) produce a toxic substance (called juglone) that prevents many plants from growing under or near them.
Homeowner’s Guide to Emerald Ash Borer Insecticide
Several insecticide products are available to homeowners for control of Emerald Ash Borer, however, not all ash trees should be treated.
Is My Ash Tree Worth Saving
Tree location, value, and health, as well as the cost of treatment are all factors to consider when determining if the tree should be treated.
Leave the Leaves
If you have trees dropping leaves on your lawn grass, in many cases there is no need to incur blisters by raking them up. Leaves have nutrients, which can be recycled into your lawn.
Verticillium Wilt of Trees and Shrubs
Verticillium wilt is a typically fatal disease that affects a wide range of deciduous woody ornamentals in Wisconsin. Trees most commonly and severely affected are maple and ash.
Photo left: Woodpecker damage on Ash tree.
Articles
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