Plants and trees
Leduc County is home to a variety of insects, plants and trees. Many provide benefits to the environment and help beautify our landscape. Others can damage plants, trees and crops.
Learn more about crop pests in Leduc County.
Shelterbelts
A shelterbelt is a planting of trees or shrubs established to protect an area, such as cropland or yard sites. Benefits include conserving soil and water, managing snow and wind, improving air quality, protecting yards and livestock, stabilizing crops and enhancing habitat for wildlife.
View Leduc County's shelterbelt setback recommendations.
Ordering shelterbelt trees
Sources of shelterbelt seedling stock, as compiled by Alberta Agriculture and Forestry, are as follows:
- TreeTime
- Prairie Shelterbelt Program
- PRT
- Landscape Alberta
- Silviculture Contractors and Forest Nurseries
Insects
View the Government of Alberta's weeds, pests and integrated pest management for more information on insect pests.
Insects that affect yard plants |
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Insects that affect deciduous trees and shrubs |
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Insects that affect coniferous trees |
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Diseases that affect deciduous trees |
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Diseases that affect coniferous trees |
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Plant and tree diseases
View the Government of Alberta's diagnosing plant problems for more information on plant diseases.
Diseases that affect deciduous trees |
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Diseases that affect coniferous trees |
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