In this year’s annual Tree Issue, Digger takes a deep dive into Japanese maples and looks at the new and exciting cultivars being developed as well as why some tried-and-true varieties have staying power.
- Always in style: Interest from collectors and new developments keep Japanese maples on top of the hottest-sellers list. By Erica Browne Grivas.
- Making the grade: Bare-root tree grading is among the most important and challenging tasks in nursery production. By Mitch Lies
- More than words: Oregon nurseries find ways to overcome workforce language barriers. By Jon Bell
Columns:
- The importance of the NexGen-eration: The nursery industry has never been short on hard work, long hours, or people willing to get their hands dirty. What we are short on these days is something just as important: clear succession plans. By Patrick Newton.
- The numbers confirm what we already know: New data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture makes something unmistakably clear: Oregon isn’t just good at growing nursery crops — we are
the best in the nation. By Jeff Stone. - The value of trees: Mike Darcy shares his four favorite trees. By Mike Darcy
Growing Knowledge, an ongoing series provided by Oregon State University in collaboration with the USDA and in partnership with OAN.
- Biofungicides: Interest in natural treatment methods is being driven by concerns over resistance and the desire for reduced-risk pest management. By Brent W. Warneke, Clint Taylor, and Jay W. Pscheidt