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Tree Issues #913841

Asked August 13, 2025, 9:24 AM EDT

Do you have an arborist who can give advice about tree diseases and what trees to plant in SE Michigan?

Monroe County Michigan

Expert Response

Hello
We have a number of references on what trees do well in Michigan, considerations for selecting a tree suited to your site, and correctly planting and caring for trees.

https://www.canr.msu.edu/news/new_tip_sheets_on_smart_tree_selections_for_communities_and_landowners

https://www.canr.msu.edu/resources/smart_trees_and_shrubs_for_michigan_landscapes

https://www.canr.msu.edu/resources/alternative-conifers-for-michigan-landscapes

The following publication from Cornell has a good section on considerations when selecting trees for your property. And separate pdfs for small medium and large trees
https://woodyplants.cals.cornell.edu/urbantrees

Tree Owner’s  manual, planting and care

https://usfs-public.app.box.com/v/TreeOwnersManual


You can hire a certified arborist, a professional who has taken training in care, selection,  diseases, pests and passed certification tests. He/she will come on site and can advise you based on your soil, amount of sun, proximity to buildings and overhead wires, underground facilities, mature tree size, flowering characteristics, fruit, etc. Find certified arborists by zip code here—- www.treesaregood.org

And, before digging any considerable depth on your property, please remember to “Call Miss Dig“ — here is the website https://www.missdig811.org/

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