paper bark maples

QuestionQUESTION: does the bark of the paper bark maple defoliate in late winter? the bark on the main truck is smooth and i see all the paper bark at the base of the tree. we have neighborhood cats. c

Persimmon tree reaching into pool

QuestionMy neighbor has a persimmon tree planted about 5-6 feet from my pool. Would the tree roots reach through my pool? I have plaster damage it looks like it could be from their tree. AnswerA tree pl

magnolia bush/tree

QuestionI have a magnolia bush made to look like a tree. Last fall I moved and transplanted it. All winter it looked pretty good but last month I noticed that all the leaves had dried up with some turnin

Apple Tree

QuestionMy neighbour has a small Apple tree in her garden which is diseased, she has tried for many years to treat it! She has decided to remove it and has asked me the best way to remove the stump! Also

Maple Tree Leaking Water

QuestionI have two rather old maple trees 60+ years. Lately I have noticed that the trees are wet on the middle of the trunks even days after rain. Today I checked and water is clearly running down the trunk o

Oak tree/Ft. Worth TX

QuestionI have an oak tree in my front yard that I assume is about 10-12 years old. In August 2008, I was backing out of my driveway, looked up and the tree leaves had turned brown. Seemed to have happen

Tulip Poplar Flowering - prevent it ?

QuestionAfternoon, Is there anything I can spread/spray on my mature tulip poplar to prevent it from flowering ? I cant stand the mess anymore and the tree is 80 tall and I cant afford to remove it. Than

Princeton elm

QuestionLast year we had two Princeton elms planted in our back yard (Central Pa). Insects were a problem and I sprayed the trees often with limited success. I have found an online site that sells fertilizer for the

southern live oak trees

Questionthis is now the end of Feb. i live in south al. i would like to know if i can transplant souther live oak trees now 8ft tall AnswerYes. Deciduous plants may be moved in the spring as soon as the frost is ou

Holly trees

Question I would like to transplant a 2 foot high Holly tree. What type of soil is best and is it better in the shade or full sun.  

Mulberry tree in AZ

QuestionHow do I get rid of a mulberry tree? Its about 8 in diameter at the base and Ive removed 3/4th of the branches. Should I continue to hack away? I am allergic to its pollen, and the leaf bud

Pine Stumps

Questionwill putting pine stumps for cover into a small fish pond be harmful to the fish? AnswerNo nothing in the wood of pines will cause fish any problems. Christmas trees )a conifer like pine) are used as a comm

Leylan Cypress Trees

QuestionI planted 22 leylan cypres trees in the fall of 2007. All trees have survived but my anticipated annual growth has not come close. There has not been any noticeable growth in height since planting and I have

copper sufate

QuestionWhere can I buy copper sulfate? AnswerAny nursery should have it check with your local nursery. Copper sulfate is also called Agritox, Basicap, BSC Copper Fungicide, CP Basic Sulfate and Tri-Basic Copper S

GLOBE WILLOWS STARTING FROM A BRANCH

QuestionI LOVE THE LOOK OF GLOBES. I KNOW PEOPLE HAVE TOLD ME THEY CAN BE STARTED FROM A BRANCH. CAN YOU EXPLAIN THE PROCESS TO ME. I LIVE IN PUEBLO CO. AND HAVE ACCESS TO FREE BRANCHES. AnswerYes willows root easi

Aspen tree trimming

QuestionWe recently had our Aspen trees trimmed. They trimmed some branches right up to the trunk (cut into the collar) and now they are constantly dripping water. Will this harm the tree and is there an

Identification of trees

QuestionI recently returned from australia and while their saw many evergreen trees that looked like a pine they were pyramid in shape but each level had their leaves/stems growing upwards similar to an upturned umb

plugging a hole in a tree knot

Questionbase of tree QUESTION: I have a mid sized oak tree that had a large limb at the bottom removed some time in the past (before I bought the property). The limb has rotted out, leaving a large knot hole

lilac tree

QuestionI need to move a lilac tree now or else it will be moved and ruined this summer. is it still a good time to move the tree? i am in Queens NY, i just looked at it and can see some buds on it already- It is ab

Triple Birch vs.Driveway

QuestionWe have a triple birch,15 yrs. old,next to the driveway.It has caused cracking and shifting.We plan to repair the driveway by tearing out the concrete and installing permeable pavers.The people doing the wor