London planetree
Platanus x acerifolia
London planetree is a large tree with a mature height of 70 to 100 feet with a spread of 65 to 80 feet, but can grow even larger. This tree is appropriate for medium to large yards, parks, and street side plantings with large boulevards. The specie does best on deep, rich, moist, well-drained soil but will grow almost anywhere. Besides the huge size of mature trees, it is prized for its white, flaky bark with bronze and green accents. Some consider the large leaves a nusiance to rake up in the fall. A natural hybrid between oriental planetree and American sycamore, it was discovered in London in 1663. This cross resulted in a tree resistant to anthracnose and powdery mildew. Lace bugs are the most serious pest which can be easily controlled. Fall color is poor. Cultivars to consider are ‘Bloodgood’, ‘Liberty’ and ‘Yarwood’ for resistance to diseases.
Plant illustration modified from original by Dale Larison, Missouri Department of Conservation
Branching Out Workshop Series
The Branching Out workshop series is a training opportunity for public employees, tree boards, and volunteers setting public tree policy, working with or around public trees. The workshops will cover all of the aspects of tree care from selection to removal. Topics covered include proper pruning, tree biology, tree roots, hazard tree identification, tree selection and planting, insect and disease diagnosis and care, and other topics.
The all day workshops will be offered October 5, November 9, and December 7 at the Walter Woods Conservation Area south of Joplin. There is a fifteen dollar registration fee for each workshop. This covers snacks, lunch, and various materials given to participants. Public entities should have received a direct mailing about the workshops. If you have not received a flyer, please contact me at 417-629-3423 or Jon.Skinner@mdc.mo.gov.
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Resistograph Certification Seminar
A Resistograph can complement your skills in determining if a tree should be removed or allowed to stay for a while longer. Arborcare of the Ozarks in conjunction with IML (makers of the resistograph) are holding this seminar. It will be held at the Springfield Conservation Nature Center on October 20, 2006. Register by calling 800-815-2389. The seminar costs $195 and is worth 6 ISA CEU´s. More information is available at:
www.imlusa.com/pdf/brochures/Info%20-%20Springfield,%20MO.pdf
Free and Reduced Cost Trees Available
Project CommuniTree (Free Trees) program is ran by Forest ReLeaf of Missouri. They obtain bareroot seedlings, and pots, then grow them for one or two years, then distribute them to any organization agreeing to the terms of planting on public or non-profit property, maintaining the trees, and reporting back on the condition and survival of the trees. Applications are currently being accepted. Get your application at: http://63.135.107.79/images/Project%20CommuniTree%20Application.pdf Trees must be picked up at the Forest ReLeaf nursery in St. Louis.
Project ReLeaf (Reduced Cost Trees) program is ran by Forest ReLeaf of Missouri. They facilitate the bulk purchase of larger trees from wholesale nurseries in Tennessee. A catalog of specie and sizes available can be downloaded at http://63.135.107.79/images/Fall%202006%20Catalog.pdf. The payment is due with the order. Trees may be planted on public and non-profit property. All trees must be picked up at the Forest ReLeaf nursery in St. Louis.
Building With Trees Seminar
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When trees exist on land that is to be developed, it makes good sense, both economically and environmentally, to preserve these assets. Using existing trees in the site plan for a new home or a major development results in higher property values and a more pleasant place to live or work. But saving trees during construction requires more than the right attitude. It requires the right actions.
This full day seminar is designed to benefit anyone involved in planning, building, and designing new residential or commercial structures. It demonstrates the dollar value as well as the aesthetic value of trees–and teaches you the techniques that can save these valuable assets from the bulldozer.
The seminar worth 5.5 ISA CEU´s and 5 SAF CFE´s will be held at the Powder Valley Conservation Nature Center in Kirkwood on October 10, 2006. Early Bird Registration is $129 with an deadline of October 3, 2006. For more information visit the seminars web site at: www.arborday.org/bwtseminar/.
Hort Co-op of Metro St. Louis
Fall 2006 Green Industry Field Day
A full day of seminars covering topics including insects and diseases, soil structure and fertility plus ideas for using great shrubs, hot tropicals and awesome annuals. Speakers include the top professionals in their fields, offering both research knowledge and hands-on experience. Being held in Kirkwood, MO on September 13, registration starts at 8:00 am.
Registration is $25 and due by September 5, 2006. Lunch is included. Late registration is also $25, but lunch is not included. Get an registration flyer at: www.hortco-op.org/
attachments/classes/Fall+2006+Green+Industry+Field+Day_REGBROCH.pdf