Longleaf pine root system

QuestionCan a Longleaf pine trees root system be damaged by discing two to three inches three feet from trees? AnswerTwo or 3 inches deep I would think you will be ok BUT if you go deeper especially close to the tr

trim a blue spruce

QuestionI have a 6 blue spruce which was planted in Oct 2008. The tree has two branch tops that make a V at the top of the tree. I want to trim one of those branches off but I dont know if it will harm the tree. It

Leyland Cyprus

QuestionI recently purchased 12 Leyland Cyprus, the grower delivered and planted, with in a few days the tops started turning brown, now the brown is spreading to the lower section. We were watering daily during hot

Holes in pine tree

QuestionI have a 35 foot Pine. about 15 feet up there is a row of 4-5 hole in the tree. They are seeping sap that is running all the way down the tree to its base. Is this bird damage after insects ? Is it going to

Pine tree needles have turn brown

QuestionQUESTION: I live in Houston,Texas. I have two large pine trees that are at least 20 years old. In less than a week the needles have gone from green to brown. The entire tree needles except in a few areas has

pine tree

Question water can a pine tree produce this much water? would appreciate any info on this matter AnswerI do not know where the water is coming from but trees do not produce water--at least standing water. It is e

Pondorosa Pine root system

QuestionI understand that a Ponderosa pines tap root goes very deep. however,can there be surface roots systems that extend out from the tree base? I have 3 large pines near my carport,and Asphalt drive way. It appe

Removal of small cedar trees

QuestionQUESTION: Is there a device to pull out, roots and all, young cedar trees? Say they are up to four or five feet high. Also, are their root structures a single deep root or do they grow spread out

pinetree

QuestionI live in phoenix AZ. The needles on the pinetree in my yard have turned brown and it is shedding some bark. However, it is growing a lot of pinecones. Is the tree likely dying or could there be some other p

when pine needles drop

QuestionWhat time of year do pine trees shed their needles? I think ours are all finished and my husband thinks they havent started yet. Thankyou. We live in Maine AnswerMost evergreens drop their needles in the f

baby pine tree

QuestionI took a baby pine tree from the wild, penna. mountains, planted it in a large pot with miracle grow soil. It did great for a year, then i transported it to texas in back of my truck. It appeared to be

distance from house

Questioni have 10 italian cypress trees that are planted in the southside of my house, they are about 3 1/2 feet from the south wall and are about 8-9 feet tall. I need to know if this is a safe distance from the ho

Colorado Blue Spruce

QuestionBought two 5 Colorado Blue Spruce. The seller set the trees and said to water (spray) the trees. After he left I built a dirt saucer around the trees and soaked them, also pushed the hose into the ground aro

can a pine tree be saved?

QuestionI have a pine tree that grows next to a brook.Recently I noticed that the clown lost all its needles to about 1/4 way down.Is this a sign that the tree is dying and is there any way to stop it. AnswerI thin

Spruce roots damaged by contractor

QuestionWill the severing of a large root on the 30 yr old Spruce damage the tree. AnswerIt will depend on if that was the only root severed. If the roots was cut digging a hole and this was the only one I wo

conifer branch base

QuestionOn a recent hike in upstate NY, my grandson discovered a tree that was almost completely hollow, yet contained a full set of what I have been told is a conifer branch base or a full set or whorl after decay.

Ponderosa Pine root system

QuestionPondorosa Pine root system I have a similiar question for you regarding a ponderosa pine and roots lifting the asphalt. Our cabin is located in Pinecrest, CA approx 6,000 ft elevation. The family that built

Cedar of Lebanon

QuestionWe own a house with a Cedar of Lebanon in the front garden. It is about 30m in height, 8 meters circumference and 2.4m diameter (its huge !). We are trying to find out the Spread of the roots. ie how far the

Colorado Blue Spruce Tree

Question Colorado Blue Spruce We just had a Colorado blue spruce planted last week and want to know how to care for it. Were wondering if we need to water it once now and then let it be for the late fall and

Newly planted conifers turning brown

QuestionI live near Philadelphia, PA. 10 days ago, a landscaper planted several things for me--an Alaskan cypress, Japanese Hinoka cedar, dwarf Alberta spruce and an arborvitae. All looked nicely green when he