watering hemlocks

QuestionHi! Ive read that I should give my hemlocks plenty of water during October to help fend off winter burn. I live in upstate New York. My question is: is there any reason why I should avoid watering on

Arborvitae Trees

QuestionI just recently planted 18 Emerald Green Arborvitae trees (planted in May 2004) and they are all yellowing in the center, is this typical for the fall? They have not been overwatered, I am at a loss as

Trees and Bushes

QuestionIs there a difference between trees and bushes? Is it a matter of height? Ive seen bushes that could pass for small trees and large bushes that were shaped into trees. Whats the rule? AnswerWilliam,

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QuestionHi, I have a question regarding cottonwood trees. I had a few of them growing behind my fence. I live in a co-op and recently all the cotton wood trees were cut. I was told that cottonwood trees are dangerou

Eucaliptus care

QuestionI just received a eucaliptus tree. About 2 feet tall, many branches. Root size about 4-5 inches. I need daily care instructions. Live in mid Missouri. Have planted it two days ago, an

Maple fall color

QuestionI have an autumn blaze maple that does not seem to have the red fall color I expected. I bought the tree from a reputable local nursery 3 years ago. The leaves just seem to die around the edges and have a du

leafs

QuestionIs there a secret to indentifying leafs from trees. I am currently ivolved in a leaf project at school, and im having a little trouble identifying the leafs since so many look alike. I would really appreciat

Red leaves and white flowers

QuestionI want to plant a new tree in my yard. Can you reccomend a flowering tree that has white blossoms and whose leaves turn red in the fall? Also, what is the best time of year to plant this tree? AnswerI would

Royal Palm tree

QuestionAbout 6 months ago, heavy winds broke the center spike of my royal palm. Since then all but three of the branches have died and fallen off. No new branches have grown. The broken center spi

Dying Pine Tree

QuestionI have a Pine Tree, not sure of species, maybe Douglas Fir about 15 tall that was transplanted last year. Unfortunately, our dogs dug some holes around it and chewed off the lower branches. I fea

How and when to move Apple tree?

QuestionHello, I have a small apple tree that I would like to move from one side of my yard to the other. The tree is about 8 feet tall, with a 3 inch trunk and about a 6 foot spread. It is being shaded

BAY TREE.

QuestionHi Gary. I have a Bay tree growing outside in a fairly large pot. It has done well for two or three years but has recently developed brown patches in the centre of many of the upper leaves. Does it lac

New Zealand Tea Tree Problems

QuestionI have a NZ tea tree that was planted about 2.5yrs ago. Right now, it is about 12 feet tall. The trunk is about 1.5 in diameter and the branches come out of the trunk about 4 feet from the ground. It is ve

Magnolia tree pruning

QuestionI have a magnolia tree at the end of my garden. Pevious house owner has trimmed it and the first branches do not start until about 5ft. The tree is at the height i want it now. My question is when and how is

Dendrochronology

QuestionHi Mr. Hyland, My partner and I are 11th graders and we are workin together on a science fair project on How does sunspots affect local climate? by looking at tree rings. A professor from NH Uni

Plum Tree disease

QuestionMy old plum tree (Black Doris) about 60 years+ (I live in New Zealand) has just begun developing new fruit (and there are a lot of plums this year!). The fruit is now about the size of robins eggs. A f

Sunspots and Tree rings

QuestionHi Gary, Thank you for your previous respond and suggestion. Im afraid you may have gotten the wrong idea. As part of our research, we are required to ask experts and professors about our topic in ord

Does a plant grow better in no light or artifical light

Questiondoes a plant grow better in no light or artifical light? can you help me i have a science fair project. my research paper is due on november 22, 2004. i need help on what to write. and how to do the project

Thuja green giant, bloodgood jap maple tree

Question1.In july2004, stlouis MO zone 5,I had planted in back yard, thuja about 5ft tall, 12inch dia ball 8 inch deep. I would like to take out thuja and replant in new location where existing stump of sweet gum is

Live Willow Garden Structures

QuestionI am wondering if you are familiar with the popular British technique of creating garden structures (e.g. fences, arbors, etc.) out of live willow whips planted directly into the ground. Im very intere