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Blue Spruce Defends Itself

You may find a green tree like this nearby. The Colorado Blue Spruce (Picea pugens) is found in many yards and in public spaces in the region.  This one is about 30 ft. tall and nearly twenty years old. Evergreen trees add green to the winter landscape, while deciduous trees have lost leaves and are dormant … Continue reading →

Thinking About Fall Leaf Color

Transitions can be a challenge when we adjust our clocks in fall. Deciduous trees have fall adjustments too, and the fall color that we enjoy, is one of them. Trees and shrubs that die back in fall usually have green leaves into Fall. Then, while days are warm, the evenings become cool, sometimes with light … Continue reading →

OnThe Rebound

Spring arrives early for plants in this photo on March 29th at Lewis & Clark Recreation Area near Yankton SD. Staff are considering trees to plant as alternatives to ash trees with the possibility of future Emerald Ash Borer pests and for more diversify of trees.The state park current population of ash trees is about … Continue reading →