The European beech is a highly prized and very attractive tree grown in large.

First, attach an foot length of cord to a stake to represent the radius of a 1/acre plot.

Use a trowel to dig a 1-inch hole and feel the soil around your tree.

Then place the stake in the center of each plot and use the cord to determine which trees fall within the plot. Count the number of live and dead trees within each plot. Concentrate trees in"problem areas." Plant tree species in riparian zones that have a long life expectancy. Plant highly erodible upland fields to decrease runoff. Aesthetics. Use a wide variety of species, including wildlife shrubs. Use non-row plantings, curved rows and irregular edges for more natural effect.

Plant species with desirable fall color. Many trees and shrubs also exhibit showy flowers, vibrant fall foliage colors, and edible fruits. Learn from our publications and fact sheets about selecting, planting and maintaining trees and shrubs in Wisconsin landscapes. Featured Tree & Shrub Articles. Plant and Transplant Early spring is a good time for planting or transplanting of most tree and shrub species, particularly deciduous trees which are still in dormancy.

Melting snow means the ground is more or less evenly saturated, allowing new root growth to penetrate and expand as much as it can. Fall Color: Yellow Hardiness Zones: Although it is not native to Wisconsin, the tree is grown successfully in our area as a specimen shade tree on large open areas. One drawback of this tree is its susceptibility to leaf blotch and leaf scorch, especially during hot dry summers. Trees need to be staked after treeclearing.barted Reading Time: 4 mins. Planting calendars for places in Wisconsin.

Find the best dates for planting and transplanting vegetables and fruit! Our free planting guide calculates the best dates for sowing seeds indoors and outdoors, and for transplanting seedlings to the garden- all customized to your location.

Based on frost dates and planting zones. Aug 22, Notable tree species that can be successfully planted in the fall include maple, buckeye or horsechestnut, alder, catalpa, hackberry, hawthorn, ash, honeylocust, Kentucky coffeetree, crabapple, Amur corktree, spruce, pine, sycamore, linden, and elm.

Trees go dormant in the winter, the equivalent of hibernation.

Aug 28, Planting in the fall gives trees an extra growing season before the stress of summer. The combination of cooler temperatures and fall rain allows trees to establish their roots, making it easier on them to adjust to extreme heat or drought in the summer. Many people fear that young trees can’t withstand the treeclearing.barted Reading Time: 3 mins.