Department of Forestry & Natural Resources

Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment

Tree Health

Tree Health

Tree Care

Taking care of your trees, especially when problems arise, is key to the long-term health of your trees. Resources in this section highlight a range of tree maintenance techniques and common challenges.

Photos courtesy: Joseph O'Brien, USDA Forest Service

Publications

Stress and Decline in Woody Plants

Pruning Landscape Trees

Growing Fruit Trees

Nut Tree Growing in Kentucky

Topping is Hazardous to Your Tree's Health

Transplanting Trees and Shrubs

"Wet Feet" of Ornamentals

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Dr. Ellen Crocker, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor, Forest Health Extension

101 Dimock Animal Pathology Lexington, KY 40546-0073

+1 (859) 257-3040

e.crocker@uky.edu