Sunset Maple

QuestionI live in Southeast Ohio, I planted a Sunset Maple tree in our back yard about 7 years ago. At the time this tree was planted it was approx 9 ft tall. I dug a hole about 3 1/2 feet square and added soil amme

Elm Tree

QuestionI thought I had a Maple tree, but I have an Elm Tree, anyways we have lived here for 6 years and this is the 1st year it decided to sap. I guess the aphids around town are horrible this year, everyone

multi river birch newly planted

QuestionI just had a multi river birch planted 4 days ago in Southern exposure (I live in Michigan). The landscapers filled the planting bed with topsoil but not mixed with peat, this is a new development so &

Rooting a Magnolia

QuestionIs it possible to root a Magnolia sucker? If so How would I do it? Thanks, Chuck AnswerIt is possible but the success rate is low. Seedlings will sometimes appear under trees, but most propagation is done

tree disease?

QuestionHi Jim! I have maple trees on a front lawn. They are old, probably 50-75 years old, maybe more. One of the trees is showing 3 symptoms: 1- moss is covering some of the bark. This is also visible on trees

Raywood ash problems

QuestionRaywood Ash? I am in northern CA east of San Fransico 50 miles where temps reach upwards to 105 degrees. I planted a raywood 24gal. 3 months ago in late May. It is an area that gets some water build up,but,

Growing tree from larger one

QuestionFrom Central Connecticut: Wifes grandmother gave her a Rose of Sharon. We are moving and the tree is too big to transplant. Is there a way to take part of the tree to reroot and plant? &n

tree identity

Questionthere is this beautiful tree with unsual leaves...they are shaped like pine needles but soft and the cluster of yellow flowers hug the stem. No one knows the name of this tree and I would love to buy s

Cherry Blossom Tree - Curling Leaves

QuestionThe tree, bark and leaves look healthy. Good coloring, new growth, etc. but the leaves are curling. We have had a lot of humid weather in NY as well as a lot of rain in condensed time periods. &n

cherry tree damaged

QuestionI have a 2 or 3 year old weeping cherry tree that was recently damaged when a large oak tree fell on it during a storm. One or two brances are broken and there is a gash on the trunk with some of the b

One magnolia bloom on our tree

QuestionWe live in Orange County California. Three years ago we planted a dwarf magnolia tree and it is growing well and produces many healthy green leaves. However last year the blooms were poorly forme

BLACKWALNUT TREE

QuestionI RECENTLY HAD A WATER POND PUT IN WHICH IS LOCATED UNDER A BLACKWALNUT TREE. ASKED CONTRACTOR IF WALNUT WOULD BE OK AROUND POND HE SAID YES. WHEN TRANSFERRING MY FISH TO POND THEY ALL DIED WITHIN A MATTER O

Cypress Italian trees

QuestionHow often do you water and how, (old 20-30 yr) Italian Cypress trees. AnswerAbout once a week if it has not rained recently (dry conditions/drought)and then only about 1 unch of water each week. Place a pan

Bagworms in Blue Spruce Trees

QuestionHi Jim, We noticed something in our blue spruce and we have been told they are bagworms. We have picked as many as we can reach off of the tree, but the tree is 2o to 25 feet tall. How can

fig leaves

QuestionGreetings, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fig shows fig leaves which are quite unremarkable in their shape and quite different from the kind divided into three sections which I thought was the traditional fig

i have a tree in my yard im trying to id.

Questioni live in granville county north carolina i moved to this house about 3 yrs ago. the tree has a lighter colored bark its about 40 feet tall. the branches grow more to the side then straight up. the leaves ar

Poplar tree near brick fence

QuestionHello! I believe I have a hybrid poplar shade tree in my new backyard. The tree is about 15-20 feet now and I am concerned that the tree is not placed in a good spot. The tree is about thre

Indoor tree?

QuestionHi there, Hope you can help me! Im looking for a large indoor tree to specify for a bar interior Im designing. Its going placed centrally in a raised area of the bar with windows on two sides, south facing

tree measurements

QuestionDoes anyone keep a record of Pine trees recorded in Maine. How can I get information on the circumference of the largest trees on record for size? Thanks AnswerEach state does annual measurements of t

dying locus tree

QuestionWe planted a locus tree in our backyard about a year and half to two years ago and it was flourishing. About a month ago, we had an extreme heat wave and many of the leave began to turn yellow. W