Selecting the right tree for a site is one of the most important decisions for homeowners, arborists, and city foresters. The right species ...
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Planting a tree is one of the most valuable investments a community or individual can make for the future. Trees enhance property values, pr...
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Some non-native plants introduced into our landscapes as ornamentals have escaped to become invasive weeds with negative impacts to our nati...
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Human populations are continuously increasing in urban areas around the globe. Forests are critical components of eco-cities and play an imp...
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The 2026 Year of Invasive Plants project is an effort to raise public awareness about invasive plants and their impacts throughout Alabama.
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English ivy (Hedera helix) is an evergreen and perennial vine native to Europe. It was brought to the United States by early settlers as an ...
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AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. — From bamboo to kudzu, Alabama landscapes are full of invasive plants. Whether introduced accidentally or intenti...
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Leatherleaf mahonia (Berberis bealei) is a member of the Berberidaceae family, commonly called the barberry family. Native to China, this pl...
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Join the Alabama Cooperative Extension System for the Natural Resources Webinar Series. For each live Zoom webinar session attended in its e...
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Closely related to hickories, walnuts are a less common component of Alabama’s forests. There are two native walnut species—black walnut...
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Blackberries are abundant in Alabama. They are beloved staples in early summer recipes, like cobblers and preserves, and are found both in t...
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Alabama’s trees are an essential part of landscapes, from backyard shade trees to the pine forests that anchor rural economies. However, t...
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