October 23, 2007

USDA touts ‘power trees’

Prunus Scientists at the U.S. National Arboretum have spent the last 4 years studying trees that can stand up to the rigors of urban environments. The Power Trees Project identified cultivars that exhibited pest resistance and tolerance for environmental extremes. Trees that made the cut include Ulmus ‘Frontier,’ Prunus ‘Dream Catcher’ and Lagerstroemia ‘Natchez.’

-- Sarah

Oct 23, 2007 7:23:56 AM | Plants

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