Plant Selection
Get expert help selecting the right tree or plant for your planting site or garden.
Plant and Protect
Tree and Plant Care
Plant and Protect
The Morton Arboretum is a leading source of science-based advice about trees, plants, and landscapes.
The Morton Arboretum’s Plant Clinic helps homeowners, gardeners, and landscape professionals have healthy, attractive, well-chosen plants. Trained staff and volunteers are available by e-mail at plantclinic@mortonarb.org to help with tree and plant selection, identifying and coping with pests and diseases, and other concerns.
Expert advice to help trees, plants, and
gardens thrive.
'How-To' Advice
Find expert advice on how to care for the trees and plants in your home garden or community green spaces.
Solve a Problem
Learn about common tree and plant issues and how to deal with them.
Search Trees and Plants
Search profiles of hundreds of trees, shrubs, and other plants compiled by Arboretum experts.
Northern Illinois Tree Species List
Download and view this guide that describes species that grow well in Northern Illinois.
Plant Health Care Reports
Learn about what’s in bloom, active pests and diseases, growing degree days, weather data, and more.
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