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Health and maintenance of shade trees

tree branchesSome treatments designed to improve health can be effective at maintaining health and extending tree life span. Others have no proven value or could be harmful if misapplied. This portion of the web site is designed to introduce you to the important factors that effect health of established and mature trees. Many of the treatments that result in improvements in health are designed to improve conditions for root growth.
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