East Lansing, MI – Michigan State University Extension has published an article online about what to do to replace trees lost during the recent ice storms that have swept through the state in recent weeks.
For homeowners looking for suggestions to replace their trees or simply looking to add more trees to their landscape, MSU Extension offers a series of smart tree tip sheets available through the Gardening in Michigan website as downloadable PDF files.
Bert Cregg, MSU Extension, Department of Horticulture and Department of Forestry wrote the articles and tip sheets that highlight nearly 40 tree selections that are well-adapted to soils and climate in Michigan, and each tip sheet provides information on the basic tree characteristics, such as mature size and ornamental characteristics, as well as colorful photographs.
MSU Extension reminds homeowners that replanting trees helps to offset the loss of tree canopy cover of Michigan’s urban and community forests after storms. In addition, planting a diversity of trees is the most effective strategy to protect community forests from threats such as Dutch elm disease, emerald as borer and other exotic pests. For more information, visit the MSU Extension website here: https://www.canr.msu.edu/news/what_can_i_plant_to_replace_my_storm_damaged_tree
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