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Help with replacing Ask bore trees #858770

Asked February 08, 2024, 4:41 PM EST

How do I contact Julie Weisenhorn, Extension horticulture educator? I have been impressed with her tree & shrub articles. I have to replace 2 rows of 14 Ash trees each 20 ft apart that border our “football” field. I’d like to use medium height fruit and/or pollinator trees that have specifically been released from the U of MN. The site is at the bottom of a north facing deep hill so is usually slightly cooler & damper than the area norm. Soil is sandy loam. And is located in norther Washington Co about 4 miles south of Marine on St. Croix. Thx Lee<personal data hidden>

Washington County Minnesota

Expert Response

Lee, There are many tree options for your site. Currently you have all ash trees. Are you looking for one variety to replace them, or a multitude of different trees? Here is a list of trees I would suggest you consider. Serviceberry, Summertime Amur maackia, Weeping Katsura, Red Fox Katsura, Fringe tree, Japanese tree lilac, European plum, and 42 varieties of crab apple trees.

Here is a link to an article on trees and shrubs for Minnesota co-written by Julie: https://extension.umn.edu/trees-and-shrubs/trees-and-shrubs-minnesota-landscapes

Here is a more extensive list of woody plants, including deciduous trees, published by Urban Forestry Outreach & Research (UFOR). I don't see reference to whether they are Minnesota releases or not. https://trees.umn.edu/woody-plants-catalog

Paul

Tree Care Advisor volunteer

An Ask Extension Expert Replied February 08, 2024, 8:09 PM EST
Hi Paul,
Thank for the information. Can you direct me to where I find out about tree and shrub varieties that the U of MN released?
Thanks
Lee

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On Feb 8, 2024, at 19:09, Ask Extension <<personal data hidden>> wrote:


The Question Asker Replied February 09, 2024, 12:39 PM EST

Lee, I see that Summertime Amur Maackia is a UMN release but other than that I am only aware of fruit trees, i.e. apples, plums, cherries, etc. and fruit shrubs, i.e. blueberries, raspberries, grapes, pears, etc. that have been researched at UMN. Here is a link to growing  fruits with many varieties listed. Buried in this publication you will find varieties released by UMN. They are denoted with a date in parenthesis, which is the year of release. I hope this helps, if not feel free to reply back for more information. https://extension.umn.edu/find-plants/fruit#stone-fruits-2394860

Paul

An Ask Extension Expert Replied February 09, 2024, 10:02 PM EST

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