Scouting for Citrus Greening by Jamie D. Yates, Stephen H. Futch, Timothy M. Spann

“…Spann, describes when to scout; different methods of scouting and their applications; symptoms of greening and how to distinguish these symptoms from those of other diseases/disorders; and what to do when a greening-infected tree is identified. Includes additional information. …”
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Key Lime Growing in the Florida Home Landscape by Jonathan H. Crane

“…FC47, a 12-page fact sheet by Jonathan Crane, provides homeowners with an overview of this small bushy citrus fruit tree introduced to the Americas by Spanish and Portuguese explorers in the sixteenth century — description, propagation, fruit production, placement in the landscape, care, pest management, concerns with lawn care, harvest, ripening, and storage, use and nutrition. …”
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What You Should Know Before Planning Your Citrus Weed Management Program by Richard S. Buker, III

“…A typical decision process of planning a weed management program as well as some important factors that impact tree growth and yield are also discussed. This document is HS999, one of a series of the Horticultural Sciences Department, Florida Cooperative Extension Service, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida. …”
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Cost of Production for Fresh Grapefruit Grown in Indian River, 2015/16 by Ariel Singerman

“…The total cost of production for Fresh Grapefruit in Indian River during 2015/16 was $2,723.88 per acre, down $349.50 per acre relative to the previous season. Reductions in tree replacement and foliar nutritionals expenses account for the bulk of the decrease. …”
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Citrus Diseases Exotic to Florida: Satsuma Dwarf by Kuang-Ren Chung, Ronald H. Brlansky

“…The disease causes serious problems in citrus because it reduces tree vigor and fruit yield. Satsuma dwarf has also been reported in mandarin-growing areas in China, Korea, and Turkey, where it was likely introduced through importation of infected budwood from Japan. …”
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Gall Wasps, Callirhytis quercusclaviger (Ashmead) and Callirhytis cornigera (Osten Sacken) (Insecta: Hymenoptera: Cynipidae) by Wayne N. Dixon

“…Dixon, describes the distribution, identification, biology, economic importance, symptoms, and management of this family of oak tree pests. Includes bibliographic references. This publication has been published as DPI Entomology Circular 355 (Nov. 1992) and is also available on the Featured Creatures Web site by the UF Department of Entomology and Nematology, May 2006. …”
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The Pear (Pyrus spp.) in Florida Home Gardens by Ali Sarkhosh, Juanita Popenoe, Dustin Huff

“… Pears are a great tree to grow for an edible landscape or fruit garden. …”
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Livistona decipiens, Ribbon Fan Palm by Mary McKenzie, Michael G. Andreu, Melissa H. Friedman, Heather V. Quintana

“…Quintana, describes this tall and stately palm tree with draping leaves that can add a graceful touch to any yard — scientific and common names, description, allergen, and applications. …”
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Peach Scab by Daniel Mancero-Castillo, Mercy Olmstead, Phillip Harmon

“…Peach scab is common during periods of humid weather because rain splashes the conidia (asexual spores) from the fungus between leaves, twigs, and fruit in the tree canopy, which spreads the disease. This 6-page fact sheet was written by Daniel Mancero-Castillo, Mercy Olmstead, and Phillip Harmon, and published by the UF Department of Horticultural Sciences, July 2014. …”
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Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP) Principle 2: Determine Critical Control Points (CCPs) by Ronald H. Schmidt, Debby L. Newslow

“…Includes a helpful decision tree. Published by the UF Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition, July 2007. …”
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Southern Escambia County, Florida's Urban Forests by Francisco Escobedo, Sebastian Varela, Christina Staudhammer, Benjamin Thompson

“…FOR231, a 12-page illustrated fact sheet by Francisco Escobedo, Sebastian Varela, Christina Staudhammer, and Benjamin Thompson, reports on analysis of tree data using USDA Forest Service's Urban Forest Effects (UFORE) model, to help urban foresters, residents, and planners assess several aspects of their urban forests and compare southern Escambia County’s urban forest with forests in other cities in the state of Florida. …”
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Nyssa aquatica, Water Tupelo by Michael G. Andreu, Melissa H. Friedman, Mary McKenzie, Heather V. Quintana

“…Quintana, describes this native deciduous tree found in the bottomlands, floodplains, and swamps of southern Virginia, south to northwest Florida, west to southeastern Texas, and north through the Mississippi River Valley – scientific and common names, description, allergen, and applications. …”
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Fraxinus caroliniana, Pop Ash by Michael G. Andreu, Melissa H. Friedman, Mary McKenzie, Heather V. Quintana, Robert J. Northrop

“…Quintana, and Robert Northrop, describes this native deciduous tree found in the wet soils of swamps, flatwoods, bottomlands, and riverbanks throughout the southeastern United States — scientific and common names, description, allergen, and applications. …”
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Quercus geminata, Sand Live Oak by Melissa H. Friedman, Michael G. Andreu, Heather V. Quintana, Mary McKenzie

“…Quintana, and Mary McKenzie, describes this highly wind-resistant, small, native, evergreen tree found along the coastal plain of Louisiana east to North Carolina and south throughout most of peninsular Florida — scientific and common names, description, allergen, storm tolerance, and applications. …”
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Dimorphic Jumper Maevia inclemens (Walckenaer 1837) (Arachnida: Araneae: Salticidae) by Laurel Lietzenmayer, Lisa Taylor

“… Maevia inclemens is a common jumping spider found in vines and ivy along tree lines throughout eastern North America. Learn about this interesting and possibly agriculturally beneficial spider in this 3-page fact sheet written by Laurel Lietzenmayer and Lisa Taylor and published by the UF/IFAS Department of Entomology and Nematology. …”
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Melaleuca quinquenervia, Melaleuca by Michael G. Andreu, Melissa H. Friedman, Mary McKenzie, Heather V. Quintana

“…Quintana, describes this non-native, invasive tree found in Louisiana and south of central Florida, where it invades a variety of habitat types ranging from wet swamps to dry uplands — scientific and common names, description, allergen, and applications. …”
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Chapter 6 — Urban Design for a Wind Resistant Urban Forest by Edward F. Gilman, Traci Partin

“…It describes how to adjust existing design situations where roots are in conflict with the landscape, how to design new situations where space is limited, sustainable parking lot design, and tree selection. Published by the UF Department of Environmental Horticulture, September 2007. …”
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Community Leaders' Perceptions of Urban Forests in Hillsborough County, Florida by Francisco Escobedo, Jennifer A. Seitz, Robert J. Northrop, Molly K. Moon

“…Moon, compares the results from a needs assessment in Hillsborough County to a national urban tree survey and shares some initial insights into the Gulf Coast community’s perceptions and beliefs regarding urban trees. …”
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Ptychosperma elegans, Solitaire Palm by Heather V. Quintana, Michael G. Andreu, Melissa H. Friedman, Mary McKenzie

“…Friedman, and Mary McKenzie, describes this small palm tree native to eastern Queensland that is good to use in small residential yards because it does not require much growing space — scientific and common names, description, allergen, and applications. …”
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Tawny Emperor butterfly Asterocampa clyton (Boisduval & LeConte) (Insecta: Lepidoptera: Nymphalidae: Apaturinae) by Donald W. Hall

“…Larvae that develop in fall overwinter in small groups in a hibernaculum constructed by tying leaves together with silk so it stays on the tree throughout the winter. This 8-page fact sheet was written by Donald W. …”
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