In the Northwest, two tree fruit production problems may be
related to the role of ethylene on plant growth and development:
flowers and developing fruits are subject to low temperature injury
during early spring, and to the low fruit set of 'Comice'. Ethylene
may be involved in influencing dormancy and...
Montane meadows comprise a small area of the predominantly forested landscape
of the Oregon Cascade Range. Tree encroachment in the last century in these areas has
threatened a loss of biodiversity and habitat. Climate change in the coming century may
accelerate tree encroachment into meadows, and exacerbate biodiversity loss. Multiple...
Published May 1978. Facts and recommendations in this publication may no longer be valid. Please look for up-to-date information in the OSU Extension Catalog: http://extension.oregonstate.edu/catalog
Adequate soil moisture is one of the most important factors in tree growth and production. The amount of irrigation needed varies greatly according to soil type and depth, season, weather, and tree size.
This publication will help you decide if a home orchard is right for you. It also gives guidelines for growers, how to plan your home for an orchard, planting and early care, care of bearing trees as well as harvesting and storage.
In herbicide plots on tree fruits in the Willamette Valley and at Hood River there has been a consistent correlation between weed control effectiveness and tree growth in young orchards. This appears to be particularly true of weed control during the spring and summer obtained from spring applications as compared...
Published December 1962. Facts and recommendations in this publication may no longer be valid. Please look for up-to-date information in the OSU Extension Catalog: http://extension.oregonstate.edu/catalog