Tree Care

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Tree Care

From tree selection and planting to pruning guidelines, this section covers everything you need to know to take care of your backyard trees.

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Buying Trees

Browse tips for purchasing and transporting high-quality Missouri trees from reputable sources.

Care of Newly Planted Trees

Practice these simple maintenance tips to ensure well-established, healthy Missouri trees.

Watering Shade Trees

Proper watering keeps your Missouri shade trees healthy for life. Text, illustrations, and video show you how.

Additional Resources
Missouri Urban Trees Booklet
This full-color, 60-page booklet helps you choose the best trees for your property, plant them in the right places, and care for them over time. It includes lists of species for Missouri.