Ornamentals

Tree and Shrub Problems in Kansas: Diseases, Insects, and Environmental Stresses

by Megan M. Kennelly Raymond A. Cloyd Judith O'Mara Jason J. Griffin

MF3132

This guide provides an overview of different tree problems followed by an extensive itemized list of specific diseases, insects, mites, and environmental/abiotic stress problems of trees and shrubs common in Kansas, information on how to identify those problems, and guidelines for management. 104 pages, color.

Revision Date: Nov 2023

Rose Rosette Disease

by Raymond A. Cloyd

MF2974

Covers symptoms, causes, and management of this well-known infection of roses. 2-page, full color.

Revision Date: Apr 2013

Integrated Pest Management in Greenhouses and Herbaceous Nurseries

by Raymond A. Cloyd James Quinn David Trinklein

MF2892

Integrated pest management (IPM) involves use of cultural, physical, biological, and chemical methods to manage insect and mite pests. Includes inspection, scouting and monitoring. 8-page, color.

Published Date: Jul 2009

Conifer Trees for Kansas: A Guide to Landscape Evergreens

by Jason J. Griffin Tim McDonnell

MF3423

Describes landscape evergreens suitable for specific regions in Kansas. Includes botanical and common names, photos, growth rates and dimensions, significant pests, with comments from the authors based on personal observations. 24 pages, color.

Published Date: Mar 2018

Lion Tailing and its Impact on Tree Health

by Tim McDonnell

MF3551

Lion tailing is an improper tree pruning practice, the excessive thinning or removal of the interior branches, leaving most of the foliage and canopy on the branch ends. Excessive pruning causes stress for trees. 2-pages, color.

Published Date: Mar 2021

Top Ten Tree-Planting Mistakes

by Eric Berg Tim McDonnell

MF3238

Learn about some of the most common mistakes made when planting trees. 2-page, 2-color.

Published Date: Aug 2015

Drought-Tolerant Trees for South-Central Kansas

by Jason J. Griffin

MF3246

Selection and establishment of drought-tolerant trees in south-central Kansas. Features the best trees for spring-summer flowers and fall color as recommended by specialists at the John C. Pair Horticultural Center, near Wichita. 4-page, color.

Published Date: Sep 2015

Iron Chlorosis in Trees

by Dennis W. Carlson

MF718

Symptoms, causes and treatment for iron chlorosis: If a tree's leaves turn yellow, this may mean a tree is not able to absorb enough iron from soil, due to high soil pH. Spraying iron solutions on tree leaves can help temporarily, and reducing soil pH helps in the longer term. 4-page.

Revision Date: Sep 2003

European Pine Sawfly: Home and Horticultural Pests

by Robert J. Bauernfeind

MF2545

Identification and control of European pine sawfly. Larvae feed on mugo and other pine species and may strip entire branches of needles in early spring. 4-page, color.

Revision Date: Feb 2016

Shade and Ornamental Trees for Kansas

by Jason J. Griffin Greg Davis

MF2688

This publication is intended to serve as a guide to selecting plants for the landscape. It highlights species best adapted to the extremes of the Kansas climate. 20 p.

Published Date: Sep 2005

Fertilizing Trees in the Landscape

by Jason J. Griffin Tim McDonnell

MF2707

Trees that may benefit from fertilization often display symptoms of reduced annual growth, small leaves or general yellowing of foliage. 2 p.

Published Date: Mar 2006

Ornamental Tree Evaluation

by Cathie Lavis Jason J. Griffin Tim McDonnell

MF632

This fact sheet provides information about the trunk formula method, a simple, reliable tool widely used by professionals to establish the value of ornamental trees. 4-page, color.

Revision Date: Aug 2015