Christmas Tree Area of Expertise Team

Titles and Authors	Observations
Three reasons to broaden your fertigation knowledge Charles M. Burt Director of the Irrigation and Research Training California Polythechnic Institute	This document although from California, presents interesting background information on fertigation.
Chemigation for drip irrigation Kerry A. Harrison	What you need to know about providing chemical through your drip irrigation system
Cover crop choices for Michigan Extension Bulletin E-2884 Dale Mucth et al. 2003	Recommended cover crop choices for Michigan conditions. Document published by MSU extension.
Cover Crops Dale Mucth and Todd E. Martin	General information on cover crops, their importance and use in Agriculture.
Fertilization Practices for Christmas Trees	This document content recommended levels for major elements.
Gypsum: What are the potential benefits Darryl Warncke, 2003
Improving Tree Quality Through Foliar Feeding William T. Hurster Jr. 1992	Useful information on foliar applications, published by the North Carolina Extension Service
Manure Composition Chart	Read the table to know the chemical composition of major animal manures
Understanding MSU Soil Test Report: Results and Interpretation Darryll D. Warncke et al.	The soil test lab guide to understanding reports and recommendations
Fertilization of Christmas Trees North Carolina Department of Agriculture	North Carolina Department of Agriculture Recommendations on the Fertilization of Christmas Trees.
North Carolina Christmas tree notes Soil Testing and Interpretation of Results for Christmas Tree Plantation Craig R. McKinley	Understanding Soil Tests in North Carolina
Nitrogen Management for Fraser MSU Extension	Nitrogen recommendation for Fraser fir in Michigan
Nutritional Needs and Fertilzer Management with True firs J. E. Sheldon	North Carolina Nutrition Publication on True firs
Sampling Soils for Fertilizers and Lime Recommendations Darryl Warncke and Ron Gehl	MSU Extension Bulletin E498S
Soil and Plant Analysis for Christmas Trees NCSU Extension Services	General Information on Soil and Plant Analysis published by the North Carolina State University Extension Services.
Soil Cations Ratios for Plant Production George Rehm	North Central Regional Extension Bulletin 533. Useful to understanding Cations Exchange Capacity
Soil and Christmas Tree Production: Part 5: Understanding Cation Exchange Capacity Randy Heiligmann	Reprint from the Michigan Christmas Tree Journal Summer 1995 Important for Understanding CEC
Soil and christmas Tree Production Part 11: Fertilizer Materials Randy Heiligmann and Mel Koelling	Reprint from the Michigan Christmas Tree Journal Summer 1997
Soil and Christmas Tree Production Part 10: Fertlizer Recommendations Mel Koelling and Randy Heiligmann	Reprint from the Christmas Tree Journal Summer 1997
Soil and Christmas Tree Production Part 8: Foliar Nutrient Analysis Mel Koelling	Reprint from the Michigan Christmas Tree Journal Fall 1996
Soil and Christmas Tree Production Part 7: Mineral Nutrition in Christmas Tree Production Randy Heiligmann	Reprint from the Michigan Christmas Tree Journal Fall 1996
Christmas Tree Nutrient Management Guide for Western Oregon and Washington John Hart et al. 2004	Nutrition Management Guide Published by Oregon State University
Targetted Micronutrients Applications for Fraser fir Jeff Owen, NCSU Extension	Improving your tree quality through foliar applications. North Carolina State University Publication
Soil and Christmas Tree Production Part 9: Soil Testing Randy Heiligmann	Reprint from the Michigan Christmas Tree Journal, Winter 1997