Trees & Shrubs

Trees and shrubs are woody plants, they are also perennial but do not die back each year. Many trees and shrubs lose their leaves each autumn, making them deciduous, while some retain their leaves and are called evergreen. Trees generally have one main stem and grow to be more than twelve feet tall. Shrubs have multiple main stems and are usually shorter than twelve feet.

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Resources

Visit the Cornell University Woody Plants Database to find the right tree, shrub, or woody vine based on your site’s conditions. ( http://woodyplants.cals.cornell.edu/home)

The Cornell Guide for Planting and Maintaining Trees and Shrubs is written for both professional and amateur horticulturists. The reference gives instructions on everything from site selection, site preparation, transplanting and planting schedules, as well management practices that will allow your garden to prosper. Alongside this information are diagrams, drawings, tables, and a reference glossary.

CCE Suffolk’s How to Plant Trees and Shrubs explains the proper planting process for homeowners. ( https://s3.amazonaws.com/assets.cce.cornell.edu/attachments/6273/How_To_Plant_Trees_And_Shrubs.pdf?1423603577)

Cornell University’s Gardening Based Learningwebsite provides several trees and shrub fact sheets on trees and shrubs. ( https://gardening.cals.cornell.edu/garden-guidance/lawns-landscapes/)

The USDA Forest Service’s Homeowner's Guide for Beautiful, Safe & Healthy Trees brochure gives general suggestions to help your trees stay healthy. ( https://s3.amazonaws.com/assets.cce.cornell.edu/attachments/2143/Homeowners-Guide-For-Beautiful-Safe-Healthy-Trees.pdf?1408630236)

Cornell University's Pruning: An illustrated Guide to Pruning Ornamental Trees & Shrubs by Donald A Rakow and Richard Weir, III extensively covers pruning techniques for a range of different plant types. ( https://s3.amazonaws.com/assets.cce.cornell.edu/attachments/18613/pruning-an-illustrated-guide-pruning-ornamental-trees-shrubs.pdf?1479319199) 

Last updated July 13, 2022