Douglas fir Mistletoe in the Flathead

Douglas fir Mistletoe in the Flathead

Douglas Fir mistletoe in the Flathead What it is, how it spreads, and what you can do about it. For most people, mistletoe is what you stand under for a smooch at Christmas time. For us, it’s one of the most destructive plant diseases in the Flathead Valley. What is...
Fruit Tree Pruning in the Flathead

Fruit Tree Pruning in the Flathead

Fruit Tree Pruning in the Flathead When, how and how much to prune apple, apricot, plum, pear and cherry in northwest Montana. For a mountainous area, the Flathead Valley provides a surprisingly mild growing environment for a variety of fruit trees. Some local...

Tree Topping

Tree Topping in Kalispell and Flathead Valley – What it is and Why We Avoid It This silver maple was pruned by a “tree topping” service in fall 2019. Notice the ugly heading cuts on the left side of the canopy. Those stubs, if they survive, are unlikely to...