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Catherine Wissner
Jun 5, 20242 min read
Tough Trees - Common Hackberry
The Hackberry, Celtis occidentalis , is a shade tree native to North America and is a very tough, durable tree, able to withstand...


Catherine Wissner
Apr 30, 20242 min read
More Tough Trees to Plant - Prairie Stature Oak and Emerald Spire Crabapple
Prairie Stature® Oak A beautiful, deciduous oak tree that has a distinctive, dense, pyramidal form. Growing moderately, with regular...


Suzanne Sauls
Apr 16, 20243 min read
Green Treasures: Spotlight on Bare Root Trees and Shrubs
Spotlight on three plants known to do well in Laramie County, Wyoming -- these three available in the 2024 Bare Root Tree & Shrub Fundraiser


Catherine Wissner
Apr 2, 20242 min read
Two Hardy, Tough Trees to Plant
A tree that was on the brink of disappearing is now making an amazing comeback.  These are the American Elms, Ulmus americana, they are...


Suzanne Sauls
Feb 28, 20245 min read
Snowflakes and Shears: Winter is a Great Time to Prune Your Trees
Whether you’re a seasoned green thumb or a budding gardener, trimming your trees can be a game-changer. Pruning isn’t just about...

Catherine Wissner
Jan 17, 20242 min read
Extreme Weather and Trees
Saturday, January 13, 2024, the temperature registered minus 20 degrees…add wind and it’s dangerous to be outside. So how does -20...
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