Evergreen

Evergreen

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Many conifers that grow in Iowa provide green foliage year-round. Learn about selecting, growing, and caring for conifers, from dwarf shrubs to large trees, in the Iowa yard and garden.

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Evergreen Experts

Jeff Iles

Jeff Iles

Professor of Horticulture
Tree and Shrub Selection and Care
Landscape Management

Aaron Steil

Aaron Steil

Consumer Horticulture Extension Specialist
Tree and Shrub Selection and Care

Cindy Haynes

Cindy Haynes

Professor
Tree and Shrub Selection and Care