Apple tree problem

QuestionHi Jim, I have 5 apple trees in my gdn and each year the apples have holes in them. Also the bark on the tree is coated in what appears to be green moss, and there are also loads of greeny blue cluster of fl

red pine topping

QuestionI have a beautiful, well formed, Red Pine that is about 60 feet tall. It is about 15 ft from my house and it leans slightly towards the house. My wife would like me to prune it and top it. I do not want to d

span worms

Questioni live in st johns, newfoundland,canada.i have big mature maple tree,s and have a big problem with span worms.eating away on the leaves.some people say there,s a plug you can get to put in the tree,s.or is t

New trees, including weeping willow, dwarf apple & weeping crab

QuestionHi, late this fall we planted a small weeping willow, 2 dwarf apples and a weeping crab. Do you recommend putting root stimulant on these young trees and, if so, when? We are in southeast Iowa. T

Silver Maple 25 years old

QuestionI have a large silver maple in my front yard (approx 20-25 years old) and maybe 40-45 feet tall. About 18 months ago in the Summer I was redoing my lawn and an overzealous dirt removal crew removed a l

Catava Tree

QuestionCan you tell me where I can purchase a catava tree in the Houston Texas area? I am looking to plant for the worms for fishing just like everyone else - thank you. AnswerCatalpa Tree [Catalpa bignonioi

Planting Weeping Willow Trees

QuestionHow far from the house foundation, and distance from a septic tank should a Weeping Willow Tree be planted? AnswerWeeping Willows (roots and all) can grow extremely fast if given the proper nutrients and co

Deer Damage Seedlings

QuestionOklahoma, I have too many deer, and I am going to be planting seedlings trees, how do I keep deer from eating them? Trees: Scotch Pine, Ponderosa Pine, Pecan, Black Walnut, Northern Red Oak, American Plum, M

leafminers

QuestionHi Jim Phoenix, Arizona The trees are 10 years old, Last yeat I got oranges, This year I didnt get anything. I have two citrus trees. they are infected with leafminers. The leaves are wrinckled and curved.

plants

QuestionHi. I having working on a science fair project and I really need your help in this. I am writing a term paper which is due aroung Feb. 28,2007. My problem is Do plants grow best in sunlight or artificial lig

baby oak tree

QuestionI recently planted acorns indoors from oak trees in Virginia. The trees have grown about 6 inches and have large leaves. I am wondering what kind of fertilizer I should use to help them grow. &nb

Unknown Berry/Nut Tree?

QuestionI just moved into my house this past fall & I have an unusual berry/nut like tree in my front yard. My dog ate one of the berry/nut and became sick, but the berry could not related at all. But th

growing redwoods

QuestionJim, Not sure if youre the person to ask or not, but I am interested in ordering redwood tree saplings or seeds and attempting to grow them. Unfortunately, I live in the northeast US, so the growing co

leaf spots on tabebuia tree

QuestionI have black spots on many of the leaves of my yellow tabetuia tree. What should I do? AnswerFungi : Leaf Spots Leaf spots are caused by fungi or bacteria. Brown or black spots and patches may be either r

Live Oak Tree Root Damage

QuestionI live in South Louisiana and the Federal govenment has been doing a lot of clean up with machine on wetlands that I own from Katrina. I have a huge live oak in the back of my lot that is about 60 in diamete

fungus on trees

QuestionI am emailing you for a friend of mine. Her father has several fruit trees and they have gotten some type of fungus on them. The fungus is almost grey in color and it looks like moss. It is covering most of

liquid ambar tree, southern california

QuestionI have a liquid ambar tree that is about 5 years old, 20ft tall, with a 5/6 inch dia. trunk. The tree is in the way of a new driveway. Can I dig it out and move it? How big of a root ball would I have to dig

acorn trees

Question during what season can acorn trees be pruned in West Texas ? AnswerThe best season to prune oaks is the winter months. There are proper ways to prune trees and if not follow could result in the killing of

pruning a bradford pear

QuestionJim, Question: When (season) and what is the technique for pruning such a tree. I appreciate your time and knowledge in this matter. Thank you Giggi AnswerWhen to prune a Bradford--winter or ear

Northwest poplar

QuestionHi Jim I have a northwest poplar (seedless male clone) which I planted in my backyard about five years ago. It is now about 3-4 storys tall!-this is good as I wanted a shade tree fast. Problem is,it has deve