JLB Precision Canopy Management (PCM)
An applied plant science methodology that delivers 20–40% reductions in water use through targeted canopy optimization — up to 60% when combined with GreenRX growth regulators.
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Research
Partnership
Behunin Tree Partners with the Plant Institute
We're happy to announce our partnership with the Plant Institute. Together, we will research and promote proper plant care while exploring how it affects water usage in plants.
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Church News
Lights of Christmases Past and Present: How the Temple Square Celebration Has Changed Over 55 Years
The inaugural Christmas lighting at Temple Square occurred on December 9, 1965, when President David O. McKay activated approximately 40,000 lights before 15,000 attendees. The tradition was made possible by arborist J. Leland Behunin.
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Deseret News
Season of Sparkle: How Christmas Lights Came to Temple Square
Arborist J. Leland Behunin convinced Church leadership that holiday lights could be installed safely on Temple Square trees. His family continued maintaining the lights for nearly two decades.
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Deseret News
Tree Aglow at the Utah State Capitol
A live 12-foot tree planted by Behunin Horticulture glows at the southeast corner of the Capitol grounds, serving as Utah's permanent Christmas tree for future generations.
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Deseret News
New Yule Tree to Grace Capitol
Utah officials planted a living 12-foot blue spruce at the Capitol grounds to replace the traditional cut Christmas tree, protecting the Capitol's restored interior from potential damage.
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KSL
Behunin Horticulture
A business feature highlighting Behunin Horticulture's 66+ year history as a family-owned landscaping company, now led by the third generation with certified arborists and horticulturists on staff.
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