Magnolia tree First Aid

QuestionHi- What should I do (if anything) to the branch or trunk of this magnolia tree after I cut it off. A large truck broke off this branch and I need to either cut it back from the break point or cut it off at

southern magnolia tree

Questionhow old is the oldest s.magnolia in the southern states and how big is it? How can I find out how old my magnolia tree is (it has a 15 ft. circumferance) and are the red seeds edible? Can you plant them to g

preparing a tree for distance transplant

QuestionJim; I want to dig up a one year old maple tree,and prepare the ball for a 50 mile trip to the new location. I expect to need burlap,heavy twine,topsoil,and plastic sheathing. &n

Nuisance tree

QuestionThis is more of an anti tree question, but I hope you can help. I live in central OK, and have a tree (I think its a white mulberry) that keeps trying to grow through my fence and will eventually damage it?

Maple seed germination

QuestionHi Jim, Im not sure this is exactly up your alley, but I was wondering if your knew about Japanese maple seed germination? The one book that Ive read indicates that they need some kind of stratification, bu

Transplant a red maple

QuestionI have a red maple that is over 30 years old and about 15 feet tall and very healthy. A new red maple sprouted about 5 years ago under the parent tree. It is now about 4 feet tall and I want to move it out f

trees changing color

QuestionWhat actually makes trees change color in the fall. I live in the Mountains of Western North Carolina, and they are very beautiful, but this past fall they didnt stay colorful very long. just wondering if yo

Various tree and plants

QuestionIs there a good site to find information out about plants and tree care or a good search engine? I just started in Aug and have the plant tags from the store but would like to know a little more about when

Dahoon Tree

Question I have a Dahoon tree I bought three years ago from a nursery. The tree has no red berries in the Fall. It only has a light yellow blossom that is always blooming. It was six foot tall when planted and has g

diseased holly tree

Questionhi jim! I have a holly tree on which i am seeing diseased leaves as we turn from winter to spring. Some of the leaves, normally a healthy dark green, are showing black spots, or appear half-eaten away with a

concern about tree spikes

QuestionJim, I am planning on having several trees removed from my property and just having some dead branches removed on a few of the large oaks[15 dia.]. Here is my concern. Only a very few of the tree removal com

Root span of a Hippocastanum tree now approx 35 ft tall

QuestionWhat is the root span of a hippocastanum tree which is now approx 35ft tall and also the depth that the roots will go down?. AnswerHippocastanum trees root system spread about the same size as the foliage (

Is it okay to plant around a dead tree

QuestionA guy who worked for us sprayed weed killer around an old oak tree we had. I do not know what species it was. But within a year the tree dried out completely, so we decided to chop it off. We chopped most of

tree forestry

QuestionHow many tree are cut down to build houses every year? And How many trees would be left by year 3oo4? AnswerI think you have been mislead in to beleiving that there is a shortage of trees. Not knowing whe

Sliver Maple Tree

QuestionWe have a Silver Maple Tree in our Yard we planted it about 20 Years ago its about 15 Feet from the Foundation ( Poured ) of our House the Base of the Tree is about 32 and I guess the Tree is abo

fish pond around tree

Questionmy son wants to put a round moot fish pond around a 25 foot tall maple tree in south carolina. to prevent killing the tree what is the closest to the tree can he get and go two feet deep with the pond. Answ

Tree suckers

QuestionHi Jim, I have been having problems with young Box Elder tree suckers...they grow up about 10 to 20 feet in one season, I cut them down to the ground and they just come back. Is there somthing I

Nomenclature

QuestionWhat is the difference between Pinus resinosa Ait. and Pinus resinosa Soland.? Are there two people who first described this species? What is Soland. an abreviation for? AnswerThis is a real interesti

Pine Tree and Redwood Tree on Sloped Yard

QuestionHi Jim, Background: We live in the Bay Area of California and have a slope in our backyard. There is about 12 feet between the back of our house and the slope. The soil is quite hard. When

persimmon graft

QuestionI saw an email you responded to about grafting a persimmon. I live in Missouri and have maybe 40 persimmon trees, but not fond of the fruit. Is there any possibility I can graft any other fruit or nut to a