black rot/ or some kind of fungus

QuestionI have an ornamental plum tree which for the past 6 years has been producing plums. Now it has a black fungus on its limbs andI was told it was black rot. What can I do to save the tree? I dont have a pictur

starting trees & shrubs from clippings

QuestionCan you start trees and shrubs from clippings? How? what time of year is best to do this? What site tells of native plants that grow in middle Tennessee? Thanks Pat Bailey Lebanon, TN AnswerYes some s

tree with seed pods

QuestionMy friend and I were walking through and old cemetery and I noticed these pods that had fallen from a tree. They were dark brown 3- 4 inches wide and 5 - 6 inches long...give or take an inch in either

Maple tree bark

Question Maple tree bark peelin I have some pictures attached. I am concerned about the bark peeling from my Maple tree. Should I be concerned as the tree is vary close to wires and house. thanks AnswerLooks like

nails in cedar tree

QuestionWe have a huge cedar tree in our back yard that I would like to build a tree house in using small 1 to 1 1/2 inch nails. Will the nails make it likely the tree will die? Will the nails let in d

caring for bradford pear trees

QuestionWe love the Flowering Bradford Pear Trees and purchased 10 to put along our driveway last year. We are not sure how to go ahead and trim these trees and when to trim them. Also there are new stems coming out

red lace leaf Japanese maple drawf

QuestionA Beaver got to our beautiful 4 tall 6 wide Japanese maple all the way around and up some, can I save it somehow? AnswerIf it cut all the way around the trunk the part above the cut more than likely will di

cedar tree fertilization

QuestionI have a two hundered foot cedar hedge, three trees deep, spaced about three feet apart. The hedge is 10 to 16 feet high. When planted, the trees were 2 to 3 feet tall. &n

Prunne a B&B Live Oak

QuestionHi, I got 26 B&B Live Oak from Dallas TX area to El Paso TX back in October 2008, The drop 100% of the leaves and now they are just coming back. I did prune 2 days ago all unwanted branches, but Im worry bec

So. Cal. pruning of while birches

QuestionI understand that certain borers can infest white birches during/around pruning. Is this true, and when is the best time to prune white birches in San Diego? Mine are over 15 years old and beauti

silver maple bark and bores

QuestionQUESTION: We have a silver maple that is peeling bark and one huge limb appears to have been killed by bores. The center of the limb is dark with a kind of sawdust and is hollow. I know it is dead but can th

Cyprus Knees

QuestionI have a 30 foot Cyprus tree in my back yard that has so many knees that its almost impossible to walk. Is it OK to grind the knees to dirt level without killing the tree. Or, is there anyt

repair of a split branch

QuestionI have a young tree that has a split branch as a result of heavy winds. I do not want to prune it, but I would rather try to save it. The base of the branch is solid and I did use twine to compre

spraying herbicide on pine seedlings

QuestionWhat type herbicide can I spray on newly planted loblolly pine seedlings, planted in a field to kill existing wild grasses and bushes that will not kill the seedlings? AnswerThis is not a easy question with

Moss or Lichen on Red Oak trees

QuestionI was told I had lichen on my red oak trees and that I could control it organically by spraying it with 3 tablespoons of baking soda in 1 gallon of water. Is this what you would recommend? AnswerLiche

Pruning Junipers

QuestionOur house near Atlanta was landscaped with 2 juniper trees at the edges of the garage. They are both in great shape except that they are growing too tall. What is the best method to prune/train these trees t

Weeping trees for a Florida yard.

QuestionCan you recommend a weeping tree for a yard in Florida? (no lake or pond on land) AnswerWeeping Willow is a beautiful, graceful tree when placed out in the open with adequate water and lots of room to

Red Maple Tree Damage

QuestionMy neighbor came by the other day concerned about a subject tree with damage and belief of its dying and fears of falling down. The tree has bark splitting on one side from near the base up a few feet.

Transplanting a Redbud Tree

QuestionI want to transplant a small redbud tree from an area that is about to be under construction. The trees diameter is about 1.5 and the height is about 4. I will not have a place to plant the tree

Dwarf Tree recommendations?

QuestionQUESTION: Youre my last resort.I have spent thousands of dollars on my yard. Now VA Dominion is going to remove my beautiful in full bloom Redbud (full grown. They have already removed three crepe myrt