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| Subject | Date Asked |
| Heavily pruning Cyprus Leyland conifers | 2/7/2012 |
| Q: I have 5 high very mature Cyprus Leyland conifers over 20 years old and closely side by side that I ... A: If you are saying that the lower trunk has no branches now and if you prune the tree to 3 meters ... | |
| Weeping Alaska Cedar | 12/21/2011 |
| Q: I am considering planting a Weeping Alaska Cedar in my backyard and need to know typical height and ... A: Common name: Weeping Alaska cedar * Botanical name: Chamaecyparis nootkatensis ‘Pendula’ * What ... | |
| Transplanting 9 year old White Pine | 12/7/2011 |
| Q: We live in Southern Delaware (Sussex County) and are trying to create a barrier line of trees to ... A: Evergreens should be moved early in the fall so they have time to form new roots. They need at least ... | |
| white pine tree? | 11/11/2011 |
| Q: I have what I think is a white pine tree. It is approximately 30 feet tall. I had a lot of needles ... A: Fertilize it with 10-10-10 fertilizer at the rate of 1 lb per inch of trunk diameter scattered ... | |
| cedar hedge | 11/9/2011 |
| Q: i live in the province of Quebec close to upper New York state and have a cedar hedge in my ... A: Yes organic mulch is good around trees and shrubs--the mulch hold moisture and help the root system ... | |
| Ponderosa pine root damage | 11/9/2011 |
| Q: I am planning on digging a trench to place a buried wall made of large cement blocks along a stream ... A: Since it is a ponderosa pine there should be no problem with the trench. Normally you would not want ... | |
| Pine tree stump was ground - what to plant | 10/27/2011 |
| Q: When you have the chance, perhaps you can find time to answer a question. I live in Yorktown, VA and ... A: No the wood chips do not increase the acid of the soil that would cause problems with planted trees. ... | |
| Hollywood Juniper Care | 10/25/2011 |
| Q: What are the watering and fertilization requirements for a Hollywood Juniper in the central Florida ... A: Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive ... | |
| Pruning Italian Cypress | 10/25/2011 |
| Q: How much pruning should I be doing while my Italian Cypress are growing. I got them when they were ... A: Italian cypress trees are also called Cupressus sempervirens and Mediterranean cypress. They live a ... | |
| Conifer roots cut by mistake | 10/19/2011 |
| Q: I live in London, England. I have a 40-50 ft tall conifer in the garden. it has been there over 40 ... A: It is not necessarily the number or size of the roots but the % of the root system that is cut. IF ... | |
| browning stems | 10/3/2011 |
| Q: we have yound blue spruce which is beginning to show a browning of the branches starting from the ... A: If the outer needles on the end of the branches are still green then this is a result of the dry ... | |
| Italian Cypress | 9/19/2011 |
| Q: I have nine cypresses about 18 feet tall, two of my cypress top are bending, drooping,leaning what ... A: Drooping limbs on Italian cypress is usually caused by over fertilization, over watering or both. ... | |
| Leaning trees | 9/14/2011 |
| Q: Two years ago we planted two Green Giant Thujas they were about 6ft tall. We wanted to make a group ... A: But the emphasis is on light. If a plant is overshadowed by trees, even though the sun is overhead, ... | |
| Juniper spartan | 9/9/2011 |
| Q: Our house is 6 years old. The landscapers planted 2 juniper spartans within 1 yard of our house ... A: It is one of the juniper shrubs. There are juniper species that are not trees but grow only as ... | |
| Juniper spartan | 9/6/2011 |
| Q: Our house is 6 years old. The landscapers planted 2 juniper spartans within 1 yard of our house ... A: The juniper has a width of about 5 feet when mature meaning the branches will reach out about 3 ... | |
| Pine Tree close to house | 8/24/2011 |
| Q: I hope you can help me with my pine tree problem. We have a pine tree which is about 8/10 feet from ... A: Normally pine roots tend to go down into the soil instead of spreading out.With pines there is ... | |
| Pine tree damaging Bradford pear tree | 7/20/2011 |
| Q: My neighbor's pine tree has grown to about 100ft tall and large over the years, so much that it all ... A: The pine is not the problem. IF the pine roots were competing with the Bradford the whole crown ... | |
| white dots on ends of LCypress needles | 7/6/2011 |
| Q: "I'm in Northern Virginia and have some 8 year old Leyland Cypress trees with both bagworms (which I ... A: Sorry about the problem with the attachment of pictures but glad you hung in there. These look the ... | |
| Skyrocket juniper | 7/4/2011 |
| Q: I live in Milwaukee,WI, very close to lake Michigan (zone 5b). I planted a trio of skyrocket ... A: I agree the sunlight is the problem. These do best planted in full sun, it is, however, able to ... | |
| Using pine tree stump chips | 5/30/2011 |
| Q: I had 5 Pine tress cut down and the stumps ground. The yard is very hard (clay soil) and I was ... A: The pine chips will not harm the soil. Depending on the amount at any one spot it could raise ... | |
| leyland cypress | 5/30/2011 |
| Q: I have a hedge of above kept pruned to approximately 8 foot high. It was planted about 30 years ago ... A: Leyland cypress has not been a problem with sewer lines. Sewer pipes are sealed and tree roots can ... | |
| Transplanting Evergreens | 5/29/2011 |
| Q: We recently moved about a dozen Colorado blue spruce trees on our lawn. We planted them at the same ... A: Tree should be planted at the same depth as they were when you dug them up. The extra soil will ... | |
| Timing and watering Cypress transplant | 5/26/2011 |
| Q: I'm told it's best to transplant my 20' tall cypress trees during the winter months because they're ... A: Evergreen trees and shrubs may be planted either in the spring or the fall. Evergreens should be ... | |
| Italian Cypress | 5/26/2011 |
| Q: Jim, I live in a gated retirement community that requires a "tree" in the front yard. We had a ... A: I also live in a gated community with an architectural review committee (ARC) and have found that ... | |
| Leyland Bushes | 5/26/2011 |
| Q: Two weeks ago I had 6 - 10 ft Leylands planted in the backyard and want them to grow nice and tall ... A: Entirely too much water. Too little water and too much water have similar signs--yellowing, drooping ... | |
| lilacs and pines | 5/24/2011 |
| Q: I want to buy a lilac bush for my grandma but where we want to plant it there is a pine tree stump! ... A: The pine will not kill the lilac bush--no toxic out put from the pine stump. Depending on the size ... | |
| Canadian Hemlock Hedge | 5/23/2011 |
| Q: I have 440 feet of an 11 foot canadian hemlock hedge I planted 20 years ago. The hedge is about 6-7 ... A: As needles and branches get more shade as the tree grows the inner needles will shed and the ... | |
| Leyland Cypress limbs browning on inside | 5/22/2011 |
| Q: We have 22 Leyland Cypress trees planted in a row approximately 5' apart. Trees are about 30' tall ... A: Topping is the practice of removing major portions of a large tree's crown by cutting branches to ... | |
| tree insects | 5/19/2011 |
| Q: I HAVE 11 YEAR OLD LELAND CYPRESS TREES. THIS YEAR THEY ARE BEING COVERED BY SOME TYPE OF INSECT. ... A: The white frothy spots on your leyland are spittle bugs. A nymph is encrusted in plant juices for ... | |
| Western Hemlock | 5/17/2011 |
| Q: I have two Western Hemlocks in my garden in Whistler BC, that were planted in the Autum. They have ... A: I am sorry when conifer lose their needles they have died. You can check by scraping a small bit of ... | |
| How do I know when to water Italian Cypress? | 5/6/2011 |
| Q: How do I know when to water my Italian Cypress? Is there a way to tell by looking at the foliage? ... A: Water the roots of newly planted trees twice each week for the first several months after ... | |
| Italian Cypress branches drooping | 4/20/2011 |
| Q: The branches of the Italian Cypress trees I planted a few weeks ago are drooping and turning yellow ... A: Drooping branches on Italian Cypress trees are often caused by over-watering. So if you have an ... | |
| Italian Cypress Watering | 4/19/2011 |
| Q: I live in Orlando, Fl and recently planted some Italian Cypress. I've been told to give them 1" of ... A: Newly planted cypress will need a little more water. I would water every third day for a month or so ... | |
| tree removal replace with new pine | 4/16/2011 |
| Q: I have a row of pines Diff.types with an old locust stuck in there.If I cut it down and have the ... A: Locust trees sprout easily and the roots left will sprout new growth. I would try treating the old ... | |
| Italian Cypress turning brown | 4/12/2011 |
| Q: I live in Orlando, FL, and 10 days ago I planted 20 Italian Cypress. Shortly after planting, I ... A: Looks like a couple of things happened. First tree delivered in open trucks get a real beating by ... | |
| dwarf alberta spruce | 4/3/2011 |
| Q: I've had 2 dwarf alberta spruce (spiral cut) since 2006 planted in front of the house. I live in ... A: Sounds like spider mites. Spruce Spider Mite: Mites are not insects but are more closely related to ... | |
| transplant conifer in east texas | 4/3/2011 |
| Q: I have a conifer (don't know exactly the name). it's abt 18" tall and been in the ground abt 3 yrs. ... A: Evergreens should be moved early in the fall so they have time to form new roots. They need at least ... | |
| old pine tree dropping | 3/14/2011 |
| Q: I really appreciate it. I live in New Hampshire. There's a big old pine tree close to my house. ... A: No what you have in the picture is not a catkin but the end of the branch. I have never seen ... | |
| Watering | 3/12/2011 |
| Q: I live in Denver. I have a mature Tanyosho pine in my yard. We're planning to spend winters in ... A: After two full growing seasons, tanyosho pine is relatively drought tolerant, only requiring water ... | |
| old pine tree dropping "candles"? | 3/10/2011 |
| Q: I really appreciate it. I live in New Hampshire. There's a big old pine tree close to my house. ... A: I think what you are seeing are the male flowers of the pine. The male flowers are called catkins ... | |
| redwood trees along fence | 3/2/2011 |
| Q: My husband would like to plant redwood trees between our house and the fence line. How much space ... A: I assume you are talking about Dawn Redwood Metasequoia glyptostrobides. These are the smaller ... | |
| FOREST SAPLINGS | 2/28/2011 |
| Q: PINE, FIRS, AND CEDAR IN NORTHERN CA IT SNOWS HERE. HOW AND WHEN DO YOU TAKE THEM FROM FOREST TO PUT ... A: Some species may survive transplanting any time during the year when the ground is not frozen, but ... | |
| Pine tree problem | 2/27/2011 |
| Q: My father has a gnarly little pine in his yard that serves a focal point at the front of his house. ... A: Sounds like the root system can not supply enough water and nutrients to the foliage to keep a full ... | |
| Blue Point Juniper | 2/15/2011 |
| Q: I noticed elsewhere you indicate that Blue Point Junipers grow to about 3.5' wide...I have a row of ... A: I would say it needs pruning. Annual pruning required to keep it trim; twice a year to keep it in ... | |
| christmas trees | 1/1/2011 |
| Q: every year we buy a live tree for christmas. i bring it inside where the temp is around 70 degrees. ... A: I order not to have to retype instructions here is a web link to how to plant a living Christmas ... | |
| Leyland Cypress Roots | 10/21/2010 |
| Q: Several years ago my neighbor planted Leyland Cypress trees on his side of our fence. The tree ... A: Yes it could be the roots. Leyland has the reputation of causing problems near walkways. Cypress ... | |
| pine tree cones | 10/17/2010 |
| Q: I have 3 pine tree but only one does this. Why is my pine tree cones on the ground brown and shreded ... A: The problem usually is an over population of animals so a population reduction in my mind is needed. ... | |
| pine tree cones | 10/17/2010 |
| Q: I have 3 pine tree but only one does this. Why is my pine tree cones on the ground brown and shreded ... A: The debris is the work of squirrels. Perched high in the tree, they are eating pine seeds from the ... | |
| Dwarf Spruce | 10/16/2010 |
| Q: I have two 6ft.dwarf spruce trees that are close to dead.I am thinking of removing them myself.How ... A: The root system should spread about the width of the branches and the majority of the roots about 2 ... | |
| Dwarf Spruce | 10/14/2010 |
| Q: I have two 6ft.dwarf spruce trees that are close to dead.I am thinking of removing them myself.How ... A: Not a big problem. You can just cut the tree off as close to the ground as you can and over time the ... | |
| pine tree losing green needles | 10/12/2010 |
| Q: I have a pine tree that is at least eighty years old, we had an unusually dry summer; this tree is ... A: If you catch it soon enough. before the beetles construct their galleries under the bark cutting the ... | |
| pine tree losing green needles | 10/11/2010 |
| Q: I have a pine tree that is at least eighty years old, we had an unusually dry summer; this tree is ... A: Usually when a pine tree starts to drop green needles it is a sign of the tree dying. I have seen it ... | |
| White Pine - Needles are Brown | 10/1/2010 |
| Q: I have 2 White Pines that are approx. 9 to 10 feet in height planted within 6 feet of each other ... A: As long as the needles near the ends of the outer upper branches are green the tree is ok. Pines ... | |
| conifers | 10/1/2010 |
| Q: A car has crashed into my garden taking the bark off two conifers. They are about 10 ft tall and ... A: Yes they will survive. Pines have a resin sap that will heal over the wound keeping decay fungi out. ... | |
| Regrow branches at base of Conifer / Pine | 9/27/2010 |
| Q: I have a couple of conifers about 4 meters in height each. Unfortunately, my friend cut off all ... A: Sorry no once conifers have entire branches cut off back to the trunk they will not grow back. This ... | |
| conifer roots | 9/26/2010 |
| Q: I have a conifer hedge along my driveway. Some of the roots have pushed up the tarmac. If I cut off ... A: You can dig a trench along the driveway and cut the roots and this will stop the damage. You can cut ... | |
| pine tree roots | 9/21/2010 |
| Q: .just had a large pine tree cut down and the stump removal was done. the yard is a mess of wood ... A: Ok It seems that you were left a piece of the trunk already cut from the stump. Is that right?? If ... | |
| Pine Disease | 9/21/2010 |
| Q: Our property has several trees with a white fungus. Can you identify and recommend a solution. I ... A: Sounds like bark lice. Bark Lice are more properly called Psocids (pronounced "SOSS-sids"). They ... | |
| Transplanting white pine trees | 9/19/2010 |
| Q: I am transplanting a White pine tree, that is approximately 5' tall, and 5 years in age (trunk ... A: Evergreens should be moved earlier in the fall than deciduous plants so they have time to form new ... | |
| pine tree roots | 9/19/2010 |
| Q: .just had a large pine tree cut down and the stump removal was done. the yard is a mess of wood ... A: You do not need to do anything as far as the roots are concerned--pines will not sprout from roots ... | |
| Conifer roots | 9/16/2010 |
| Q: I have a 25 foot tall conifer that I wish to remove, but my house is 10 feet away, so would the ... A: No as long as you do not push the tree over or push the stump out. I would cut the tree and grind ... | |
| moving pine trees | 9/10/2010 |
| Q: I live in Wyoming, elevation 6,300 ft. I have 5 pine trees that I planted and they are too close ... A: These trees are approaching being too large to move. It will take a machine ( a tree spade) to ... | |
| yellow caterpillars on mungo pine | 9/5/2010 |
| Q: I suddenly noticed these groups of bright yellow caterpillars on my Mungo pine. They are eatting ... A: Sounds like Red Headed Pine Sawfly. It is not a caterpillar so some of the insecticides like Bt will ... | |
| skyrocket junipers | 8/27/2010 |
| Q: I have a skyrocket that's doing great in full sun and I wanted to plant 3 more as a privacy screen ... A: If planted in full sun, skyrockets will continue to impress you year after year. It is, however, ... | |
| Red Spiders on tiny italian cypress | 8/1/2010 |
| Q: I have red spiders in my tiny Italian cypress and I need to know if they are causing them to die ... A: Check and see if this is spider mites. Take a piece of white paper and put under a branch and shake ... | |
| transplanting my bald cypress | 7/31/2010 |
| Q: We are moving and would like to move our tree with us. It is approximately 4ft tall. Would it ... A: This time of the year is the worst time to move a tree--due to the heat and the dry weather. ... | |
| Roots | 7/28/2010 |
| Q: I have conifer roots protruding through my lawn. The trees are about two feet from the lawn and the ... A: I would add sand over the roots on the surface and this will grow back in the grass. Do not add more ... | |
| Italian blue cypress problem | 7/27/2010 |
| Q: At the end of April, 2 italian blue cypress trees were planted in my backyard. I live in a sunny ... A: Could have been planted too deep or it is just under going stress from the planting and needs water. ... | |
| cupressus macrocarpa | 7/26/2010 |
| Q: I have a dozen cupressus macrocarpa, planted a little over a year ago from 24" boxes. They are now ... A: Sounds normal to me. As a tree grows the older needles will die especially the one shaded that are ... | |
| Pine Tree Roots | 7/26/2010 |
| Q: We have a 30' Pine near a concrete patio and some of the roots from the Pine are at the surface. ... A: A trees roots expend out about 1 1/2 times the branch width. The further from the tree the small the ... | |
| Best conifer near a pool | 7/23/2010 |
| Q: We have a flower bed in between our pool and back fence. The bed is about 20 feet in length. At ... A: You should not have any problem with any of these. The Skyrocket will be the narrowest and the ... | |
| pine tree bagworms | 7/22/2010 |
| Q: I have a line of young pine trees. about 2 weeks ago I noticed one was almost dead. didnt know what ... A: This does not sound like bagworms. These insects feed on the foliage but this will take some time to ... | |
| Transplantig cCedar Trees | 7/21/2010 |
| Q: I live in British Columbia, Canada and I'm trying to transplant 4 cedar trees (approx 4 feet high by ... A: Dig the hole twice the size of the root ball and as deep and fill with good top soil or potting ... | |
| blue point juniper | 7/14/2010 |
| Q: I live in northren florida close to the Georgia border can I successfully grow a blue point juniper? ... A: Yes it will grow there fine. They like full sun light and well drained soils. I would however wait ... | |
| Italian cypress trees | 7/12/2010 |
| Q: I bought some italian cypress seeds on Ebay and successfully cold stratified them and germinated ... A: The cypress leaves are flat and scale like not true needles. Here is a picture of these. ... | |
| Driveway Foundation Buckling | 7/8/2010 |
| Q: There is a pine tree approximately one foot from my driveway. My concern is, could this be ... A: Yes a tree this close even a pine will have an effect on the driveway. Pines have a tap root but ... | |
| Norway Spruce Watering | 7/7/2010 |
| Q: We had 8 Norway Spruce planted on June 26th (today is July 7th). Five of them are 7-8 feet tall and ... A: The summer is the very worst time to try to plant trees --due to the heat and the lack of moisture ... | |
| transplanting 10' lelan cyprus in July in GA. | 7/2/2010 |
| Q: we have 4 lelan cyprus trees ranging from 6 to 10 ft. tall that we have to transplant because of ... A: The root system is not a function of the height of the tree but of the width of the branches. The ... | |
| killing pine trees | 6/28/2010 |
| Q: how long does it take for a 60' pine tree to die after cutting holes in the truck at a 45* angle and ... A: That will more than likely not kill the tree. The living area of a tree is just under the bark so ... | |
| Tiny Tower Italian Cypress | 6/26/2010 |
| Q: We live in NW Okla. and just planted 3 of these Italian Cypress on the North side of our white ... A: You are correct the heat reflecting off the white stucco is damaging the trees on that side. I would ... | |
| tree damage | 6/26/2010 |
| Q: We recently lost a large limb on a 125+ yr old conifer tree in our yard. The limb was approx. 16" in ... A: No need to fill the wound just make sure the rough edges are cut smooth and the wound will heal on ... | |
| Leyland cypress | 6/26/2010 |
| Q: Is it normal for leyland cypess trees to turn brown in the middle after transplanting? I am in ... A: You can get some browning of inner foliage after planting especially if the weather is hot. Leylands ... | |
| christmas tree | 6/23/2010 |
| Q: My tree is about 7' tall and situated in a corner where it's growth has become stunted. Is it safe ... A: Evergreens should be moved early in the fall so they have time to form new roots. They need at least ... | |
| Blue Point Juniper | 6/3/2010 |
| Q: I live in the Texas Panhandle and I have two one year old Blue Point Junipers whose needles are ... A: IF the outer needles are green and there is new growth on the branches there is not anything wrong. ... | |
| pine trees | 5/31/2010 |
| Q: We have 2 5 foot pine trees very near our home. We had #3 but got 1 removed 3 years ago because it ... A: As long as there is still green needles on the pine it is still alive. But will have a hard time ... | |
| blue spruce | 5/30/2010 |
| Q: I transplanted an 8'+ blue spruce just over a week ago,I used a 42" tree spade too remove and a back ... A: It looks like shock. If it were dying the entire foliage would turn brown. When the tree spade cut ... | |
| emerald cedars | 5/24/2010 |
| Q: We just planted some emerald cedars to create a privacy hedge. They are very tall and slender. ... A: Emerald cedars can reach 25 feet by 5 to 8 feet wide, but their growth slows dramatically at about ... | |
| Transplanted White Pines | 5/24/2010 |
| Q: I purchased and planted 15 7' white pines about 6 weeks ago, the nurseryman where we purchased them ... A: Generally the recommendation is to remove the wire , twine and burlap before planting to allow the ... | |
| Storm Damage | 5/24/2010 |
| Q: Do pine trees in Louisiana generally resist being blown over in high winds due to their root system? A: As a general rule pines are more resistant to wind storms than hardwood trees. This is mainly due to ... | |
| Identify a shrub | 5/22/2010 |
| Q: I have a shrub that started growing on its own in my landscaping area. I didn't plant it. It ... A: Yes you are right it is a conifer more than likely a cedar (juniper species). I can not tell from ... | |
| pruning Alberta spruce | 5/15/2010 |
| Q: When you say to prune an Alberta spruce, do you mean to shear it with electric clippers or to prune ... A: Usually this means shaping the branches by shearing--making it look more like a "Christmas tree" ... | |
| killing a tree | 5/13/2010 |
| Q: have a huge thirty foot high conifer i need to kill it there are wires going thorugh it and when its ... A: In stead of drilling holes just girdle the bark all the way around the trunk take off at least an ... | |
| Italian Cypress Tree | 5/13/2010 |
| Q: We planted two 7 ft. Italian Cypress trees during the last 2 wks. They look healthy but the tops of ... A: Conifers when they are growing fast in the spring tend to do this. I would not worry the tree will ... | |
| Tap roots | 5/10/2010 |
| Q: I recently planted some Emerald Green Arborvitae in my front yard. Should I install PVC pipe down to ... A: No I would just water the tree--place a pan under the tree and turn the sprinkler on and when the ... | |
| white pine roots are lifting pavers | 5/10/2010 |
| Q: We have three white pines about 12 to 15 feet from house foundation. The trunks are 1 to 1.5 feet in ... A: Normally pine roots tend to go down into the soil instead of spreading out.With pines there is ... | |
| Dwarf Alberta Spruce | 5/9/2010 |
| Q: but am having a hard time finding a tree, as opposed to a shrub. When I look at the tree growth, I ... A: You can go ahead and plant now but make sure you mulch around the tree with not more than 3 inches ... | |
| Dwarf Alberta Spruce | 5/9/2010 |
| Q: but am having a hard time finding a tree, as opposed to a shrub. When I look at the tree growth, I ... A: Dwarf trees are usually less than 15 feet tall and can be classified as a shrub--trees are 15 feet ... | |
| Fir tree | 5/6/2010 |
| Q: I have a Christmas tree growing in my garden which was well established when I moved into the ... A: The tree is infested with a sucking type insect. Either aphids or scales. Both will suck the plant ... | |
| root growth | 5/3/2010 |
| Q: I would like to plant 30 thuja occidentalis smaragd trees along my driveway. I am a little concerned ... A: These have a spread width of about 3-4 feet so I would plant them 3 feet from the driveway or the ... | |
| Planting Seedlings | 5/3/2010 |
| Q: We received 20 Blue Spruce seedlings from the Arbour Society in the mail today. A couple of ... A: When you search for the perfect spot in your yard to plant your tree, keep these facts in mind: on ... | |
| sick pine | 5/2/2010 |
| Q: Several years ago my daughter dug up a tiny two inch tall pine seedling from very near a lake in ... A: The proper method of planting a potted tree is dig the hole twice the size of the pot and as deep ... | |
| pine trees planted in wet soil | 5/1/2010 |
| Q: I have been trying to get a long wind break of pine trees established for several years. A few of ... A: Loblolly pine does fairly well in wet conditions but other pine species do not so as well. You may ... | |
| Aleppo Pine | 4/30/2010 |
| Q: Last week I noticed the tips of my Aleppo Pine Tree were all bent over in one direction. I soaked it ... A: The tip of the branches are the new growth for the year and are still flexible and composed of ... | |
| Blue Italian Cypress - Questions | 4/30/2010 |
| Q: I purchased 2 blue italian cypress trees that are about 9 feet tall. 1. How long can I leave them ... A: 1. I would not leaves them in these small container for long--the problem will be making sure the ... | |
| cedar trees next to foundation | 4/29/2010 |
| Q: we have two very large cedar tree stumps, we want to know if we dig them out next to our foundation, ... A: It will be next to impossible to dig a large cedar stump out next to the foundation without the ... | |
| pine trees and norfolk pine trees | 4/28/2010 |
| Q: How far do the root systems go down in a small Georgia pine trees, and the circumference of where ... A: Sorry. I did not understand that you were wanting to transplant the tree. Evergreens should be ... | |
| Cedar stump removal. | 4/20/2010 |
| Q: I live in Nebraska and have four cedar tree stumps, do not know exact species, that are about one ... A: It will depend on the soil but I would think the side roots will be about 2-4 feet deep and Usually ... | |
| trasplanting conifers | 4/20/2010 |
| Q: I live in Manitoba Canada. Is there some form of starter that should be used when transplanting ... A: Fertilizer etc is not usually recommended for newly planted trees. The important thing would be to ... | |
| Italian Cypress Care Followup | 4/19/2010 |
| Q: We live on Signal Mountain, just outside Chattanooga, Tennessee. About 6 years ago, we planted 25 ... A: Yes the loss of the foliage put stress on the roots so I would water for 3-4 weeks unless it rains. ... | |
| Dwarf Blue Spruce | 4/17/2010 |
| Q: I have a dwarf blue spruce that has branches that appear to have died littered thoughout the tree. ... A: Any dead branch should be pruned back to the trunk stem. This can be done for dead branches at any ... | |
| Italian Cypress Care | 4/17/2010 |
| Q: We live on Signal Mountain, just outside Chattanooga, Tennessee. About 6 years ago, we planted 25 ... A: You are on the top edge of the range of Italian cypress at least Chattanooga is--signal mountain ... | |
| storm damage | 4/17/2010 |
| Q: I had to cut 10 feet off the top of a pine tree that was storm damaged. The bottom half will be ... A: It will depend on the size of the tee and the amount of top --foliage that was left. Generally a ... | |
| PINE TREE POLLEN | 4/16/2010 |
| Q: I'm trying to find out the name & whatever it is (a pod, pollen, bud, seed? that fall from pine ... A: Pines have both female and male flowers. The female look like small cones and in fact are the cones. ... | |
| blue italian cypress | 4/15/2010 |
| Q: my property is 4 ft below my neighbors with a retaining wall holding up his land. on top are 21 blue ... A: Yes a tree 12 inches from a wall is too close and the roots over time will start to push against the ... | |
| Pine Trees | 4/12/2010 |
| Q: We just bought 40 pine trees and was wondering if we should use miracle grow when we plant them. I ... A: I would not fertilize the trees for the first year and then use 10-10-10 fertilizer at the rate of 1 ... | |
| Thuja Green Giant | 4/8/2010 |
| Q: I just moved to Austin Texas and am looking for shade trees that grow large in height but not to ... A: These are fine they will grow a width of about 5-8 feet if planted in rows. They will get about 20 ... | |
| Fertilizing | 4/2/2010 |
| Q: I have two Green Giant Thujas a Blue Arrow Juniper and two Hollywood Junipers all planted last fall. ... A: The main reason for not feeding the first year is that too fertilizer might burn the roots and not ... | |
| Fertilizing | 3/31/2010 |
| Q: I have two Green Giant Thujas a Blue Arrow Juniper and two Hollywood Junipers all planted last fall. ... A: The only thing you need to do is stop the fertilizing about 30 days before the first freeze. ... | |
| to close planted pine trees to the fence | 3/7/2010 |
| Q: my property size is big enough to have a pool at the back side, But I have a big problem with my ... A: No in general there are few regulations on the distance from a line a tree can be planted. Some ... | |
| horses vs pine trees | 3/5/2010 |
| Q: My horses have chewed on a few pine trees in their pasture. I have placed plastic on the trees but ... A: You did not say the size of the pines so i will give you both answers Small trees--if you are ... | |
| Damaged Bole of 27 year old Scots Pine | 2/24/2010 |
| Q: The heavy snows have caused an old scots pine(planted 1983'ish# to drop a 9 inch diameter, high limb ... A: Pines exude a sap that will heal over wounds and not allow decay fungi to enter. To allow the wound ... | |
| Trimming evergreems | 2/18/2010 |
| Q: I live in Northeast Wisconsin. I have a row of blue and white spruce along my driveway. They are ... A: A branch that grows out from the trunk and is still alive. if you trim off some of the end of the ... | |
| Trimming evergreems | 2/16/2010 |
| Q: I live in Northeast Wisconsin. I have a row of blue and white spruce along my driveway. They are ... A: Pruning of evergreens should be done in the late winter or early spring-now is about the right time. ... | |
| Young Mediterrainean Cypress trying to get a foothold | 2/5/2010 |
| Q: Mr. & Dr. Hyland. I noted you were away and hope wherever you went or whatever you did was ... A: Yes i am talking about Italian Cypress Mature Height: 40 ft. or trim to desired height Mature ... | |
| Young Mediterrainean Cypress trying to get a foothold | 2/4/2010 |
| Q: Mr. & Dr. Hyland. I noted you were away and hope wherever you went or whatever you did was ... A: I am afraid you are not going to like my answer. These trees have a width of spread of about 3-5 ... | |
| dwarf conifers | 11/18/2009 |
| Q: In May, I planted a dwarf cork bark fir (Abies lasiocarpa). It seemed to thrive over the summer, ... A: Not a problem. Conifers although they are evergreen have tow sets of needles on them at one time. ... | |
| white pine trees | 11/15/2009 |
| Q: We want to cut branches off for use in center pieces for our wedding reception in January, if we cut ... A: I would wait closer to the time. Pine boughs displayed out of water will generally last a week or ... | |
| 60'+ pine tree | 11/11/2009 |
| Q: We have a 60'+ pine leaning at an angle that is starting to worry us. It is leaning towards the road ... A: I would just keep an eye on it--check it next spring and see if the winter weather did have any ... | |
| Lipan Crepe Myrtle. | 11/9/2009 |
| Q: I would love to have a cypress hedge but I only have 4 feet width. It appears that a cypress would ... A: It should work find there. This Crape Myrtle variety is a great mid sized selection - not too big, ... | |
| 60'+ pine tree | 11/4/2009 |
| Q: We have a 60'+ pine leaning at an angle that is starting to worry us. It is leaning towards the road ... A: Topping a pine this large will kill it so you might as well cut it down if you do anything. Tree can ... | |
| Question on damage root of a Japanese Maple tree | 11/3/2009 |
| Q: I have an approx 20 ft (20-30 years old?) Japanese maple that just got injured today (11/02/09). A ... A: Since it is a hole and not a trench it may not be too bad. You can get away with damaging up to ... | |
| hedge | 11/3/2009 |
| Q: I would love to have a cypress hedge but I only have 4 feet width. It appears that a cypress would ... A: The main difference between the two is the height The blue point juniper has a spread at maturity ... | |
| Cedar trees dying from the top down. | 11/1/2009 |
| Q: 2 of 22 Cedar trees that line my driveway have started to die from the top down. If I was to cut ... A: Grafting would not work well in this situation. IF the lower branches are green and look healthy you ... | |
| hedge | 10/31/2009 |
| Q: I would love to have a cypress hedge but I only have 4 feet width. It appears that a cypress would ... A: The Blue Point Juniper would be good also the Italian cypress is a good choice. Here is a web link ... | |
| Newly planted conifers turning brown | 10/28/2009 |
| Q: I live near Philadelphia, PA. 10 days ago, a landscaper planted several things for me--an Alaskan ... A: You can over water trees especially conifers. The result would look like under watering. I would ... | |
| Colorado Blue Spruce Tree | 10/21/2009 |
| Q: We just had a Colorado blue spruce planted last week and want to know how to care for it. We're ... A: I would water it weekly until the ground start to freeze. The roots will continue to grow until the ... | |
| Cedar of Lebanon | 10/19/2009 |
| Q: We own a house with a Cedar of Lebanon in the front garden. It is about 30m in height, 8 meters ... A: Generally the root system of trees like cedars extend out about 1 1/2 times the width of the limb ... | |
| Ponderosa Pine root system | 10/16/2009 |
| Q: Pondorosa Pine root system I have a similiar question for you regarding a ponderosa pine and roots ... A: Pine trees have a tap root that is the major source of water etc for the tree so cutting the root ... | |
| conifer branch base | 10/15/2009 |
| Q: On a recent hike in upstate NY, my grandson discovered a tree that was almost completely hollow, yet ... A: If I understand what you are saying--this tree is completely hollow but still has foliage and is ... | |
| Blue Point Juniper | 9/29/2009 |
| Q: I planted a juniper blue point in a corner of my deck about three weeks ago. It is about 3 ft tall. ... A: Sounds like the tree is suffering from planting shock. Newly planted trees sometimes loose some of ... | |
| Spruce roots damaged by contractor | 9/28/2009 |
| Q: Will the severing of a large root on the 30 yr old Spruce damage the tree. A: It will depend on if that was the only root severed. If the roots was cut digging a hole and this ... | |
| can a pine tree be saved? | 9/27/2009 |
| Q: I have a pine tree that grows next to a brook.Recently I noticed that the clown lost all its needles ... A: I think you are saying that the top of the pine tree is dead (lost all it needles 1/4 way down). It ... | |
| Colorado Blue Spruce | 9/27/2009 |
| Q: Bought two 5' Colorado Blue Spruce. The seller set the trees and said to water (spray) the trees. ... A: I think you over watered them. Too much water will be the same signs as too little water--drooping ... | |
| distance from house | 9/27/2009 |
| Q: i have 10 italian cypress trees that are planted in the southside of my house, they are about 3 1/2 ... A: Italian cypress has a spread of 3-6 feet at maturity meaning the limbs will reach up to about 3 feet ... | |
| baby pine tree | 9/20/2009 |
| Q: I took a baby pine tree from the wild, penna. mountains, planted it in a large pot with miracle grow ... A: Yes wind and heat will kill a pine when it is transported uncovered. You can try planting it out but ... | |
| when pine needles drop | 9/19/2009 |
| Q: What time of year do pine trees shed their needles? I think ours are all finished and my husband ... A: Most evergreens drop their needles in the fall, but some evergreens shed their needles in the spring ... | |
| pinetree | 9/18/2009 |
| Q: I live in phoenix AZ. The needles on the pinetree in my yard have turned brown and it is shedding ... A: If all the needles on the pine are brown the tree is dead. It takes two years for cones to mature ... | |
| Removal of small cedar trees | 9/17/2009 |
| Q: Is there a device to pull out, roots and all, young cedar trees? Say they are up to four or five ... A: The time it takes for roots to decay will depend on the climate where you live. Here in the Southern ... | |
| Removal of small cedar trees | 9/16/2009 |
| Q: Is there a device to pull out, roots and all, young cedar trees? Say they are up to four or five ... A: The root system of a cedar tree is roots spread from the trunk about 1 1/2 times the width of the ... | |
| Pondorosa Pine root system | 9/16/2009 |
| Q: I understand that a Ponderosa pines tap root goes very deep. however,can there be surface roots ... A: They have a tap root but also has roots that extend about the distance of the branches. !5 feet from ... | |
| Pine tree needles have turn brown | 9/14/2009 |
| Q: I live in Houston,Texas. I have two large pine trees that are at least 20 years old. In less than a ... A: Ask the local Forester they can better give you species that will grow well in Houston and in the ... | |
| pine tree | 9/14/2009 |
| Q: can a pine tree produce this much water? would appreciate any info on this matter A: I do not know where the water is coming from but trees do not produce water--at least standing ... | |
| Pine tree needles have turn brown | 9/13/2009 |
| Q: I live in Houston,Texas. I have two large pine trees that are at least 20 years old. In less than a ... A: If all the needles are brown the tree is dead--I would guess from bark beetles or possibly a root ... | |
| Blue Spruce | 9/13/2009 |
| Q: We live in south central Kansas and we've been having a "little" problem with our young Colorado ... A: It maybe anything from natural needle shedding to a foliage disease--not really enough information ... | |
| Holes in pine tree | 9/13/2009 |
| Q: I have a 35 foot Pine. about 15 feet up there is a row of 4-5 hole in the tree. They are seeping sap ... A: What you are describing is made by a woodpecker (bird) called a Sap sucker. These birds make the ... | |
| Leyland Cyprus | 9/12/2009 |
| Q: I recently purchased 12 Leyland Cyprus, the grower delivered and planted, with in a few days the ... A: Sounds like shock from the planting. The summer months are the worst time to plant a tree due to the ... | |
| trim a blue spruce | 9/10/2009 |
| Q: I have a 6' blue spruce which was planted in Oct 2008. The tree has two branch tops that make a "V" ... A: Yes you can prune off one of the v branches. I would select the shorter of the two to cut. the tree ... | |
| Longleaf pine root system | 9/9/2009 |
| Q: Can a Longleaf pine trees root system be damaged by discing two to three inches three feet from ... A: Two or 3 inches deep I would think you will be ok BUT if you go deeper especially close to the tree ... | |
| When to plant an Italian Cypress trees | 8/26/2009 |
| Q: I was wanting to know when is it the best time of year to plant Italian Cypress trees in Texas zone ... A: The best time would be after the hardwoods have dropped their leaves up unit just before they bud ... | |
| planting of conifers | 8/24/2009 |
| Q: I have constructed a wooden plant pot approx 9" x 52" and attached it to the side of a breezeblock ... A: Very little chance for a tree to grow in this situation--too little soil depth for the root system ... | |
| Pine Tree | 8/14/2009 |
| Q: I just cut some of the lower branches of my huge pine. I'm wondering if I should do anything with ... A: Tree limbs should be cut to about 1/4 inch from the trunk. This will allow the tree to heal over the ... | |
| makin a blue spruce tree | 8/14/2009 |
| Q: i heard a myth that when planting a regular spruce tree that if you put common ungalvanized nail in ... A: No these are different genera of the same species --Picea There are 6 common spruces in the ... | |
| Blue spruce browning... | 8/14/2009 |
| Q: I have a 4 ft Colorado Blue Spruce that receives deep waterings every week. Just this summer, I've ... A: It maybe anything from natural needle shedding to a foliage disease--not really enough information ... | |
| BLUE POINT JUNIPER | 8/11/2009 |
| Q: Just planted 7 Blue Point Juniper's in front of house. Although we have watered well, the bottoms ... A: This is the worst time to plant trees due to the heat and the usually drier weather. You will ... | |
| limp blue spruce limbs | 8/10/2009 |
| Q: We planted six 5 foot tall blue spruce trees this spring at the north edge of a wooded area next to ... A: I would think they are getting too little water. Tree need about 1 inch of water per week--newly ... | |
| norwegian pine | 8/8/2009 |
| Q: We were given a pot containing 2 small trees at Christmas that had been bought at Walmart. We think ... A: It will become a large tree (Height of 70'-80' on good sites) so plant it so it can get room to ... | |
| italian cypress | 8/7/2009 |
| Q: I planted 3 Italian cypress 3 years ago. They are now about 9 feet tall and very pretty and full. ... A: Why not try putting a stable brace like maybe a 2x2 wooden lumber the height of the tree along the ... | |
| brandon cedar tree | 8/7/2009 |
| Q: I bought two brandon cedars this spring and planted them on east-facing side of my house. The one ... A: Fertilize in the spring and again in the Fall. Starting 6 inches away from the base of the plant, ... | |
| newly planted redwoods turning brown on the tips of the branches... | 8/3/2009 |
| Q: 2 days ago, we planted seven redwoods. We were in the middle of a heat wave, which was unfortunate ... A: Sounds like they were dead or dying before you planted them. This is about the worst time to plant ... | |
| So. Calif. pine tree transplanting | 8/3/2009 |
| Q: when is the best time to transplant my pine trees ? they are about six feet tall at this time, what ... A: Evergreen trees and shrubs may be planted either in the spring or the fall. Evergreens should be ... | |
| tree food | 8/2/2009 |
| Q: What is the best food for leylandii A: Pick up a bag of "Espoma Hollytone". This is an acidifying fertilizer for plants which like acidic ... | |
| wet ground | 7/31/2009 |
| Q: I live in Columbia Md and several years ago planted 7 leylands about 7 feet apart along the inside ... A: The Green Giant is a very fast-growing hybrid that resulted from a cross of the Western Red Cedar ... | |
| Want to plant tall, narrow trees in CO | 7/28/2009 |
| Q: I'd like to plant 4 trees against a fence in my yard, and then build a deck around them. The purpose ... A: The Blue Point Juniper would be good also the Italian cypress is a good choice. Here is a web link ... | |
| conifers | 7/25/2009 |
| Q: live in los angeles basin southern california and need to put in a screen. Which is less susceptible ... A: Italian have much less disease problems. Leyland cypress have developed several foliage diseases ... | |
| carpenter ants in trees | 7/24/2009 |
| Q: I was wondering if there has been any research as to what kinds of trees carpenter ants prefer to ... A: They nest in hollow trees it does not seem to make any difference as to the species of tree. ... | |
| root system | 7/24/2009 |
| Q: 2 pine trees long needle, planted in 2001 very close to the house between 2 houses here in vegas. ... A: No the roots would not cause the tile in the kitchen to pop up. The cement slab is too thick for any ... | |
| Leyland cypress | 7/22/2009 |
| Q: We live on Long Island and planted 6 leylands (8') this spring. We planted them on our property ... A: Sounds like spider mites. Spruce Spider Mite: Mites are not insects but are more closely related to ... | |
| Tree Identification | 7/21/2009 |
| Q: I live in Minnesota. I was under the impression that all pines were evergreens, but there are ... A: Larix laricina, Tamarack tree, or Eastern larch, is among the few conifers that lose their leaves ... | |
| Cyprus Trees | 7/15/2009 |
| Q: I have 12 huge Cyrus trees in my backyard. I decided to plant a vine to grow up through them. I ... A: I would prune the dead branches off and not the green branches and hope for the best. Usually ... | |
| transplanting 1 foot tall ponderosa pine | 7/15/2009 |
| Q: I have a Ponderosa pine growing under a large bay window. It is right against the foundational slab ... A: Not the time to move the tree now wait. Evergreens should be moved earlier in the fall than ... | |
| What is this tree? | 7/12/2009 |
| Q: There is a conifer in the lot next door that I'm very curious about. It is a very large tree, with ... A: Well you have stumped me. being an ornamental tree it could have come from most any where. I would ... | |
| What is this tree? | 7/10/2009 |
| Q: There is a conifer in the lot next door that I'm very curious about. It is a very large tree, with ... A: With out a picture it sounds like Fraser fir. I am pretty sure it is one of the firs. Here is a web ... | |
| Blue Cedar | 7/8/2009 |
| Q: We have a small blue cedar in our front yard that has suddenly started getting brown needles on it. ... A: Sounds like just a reaction to the wet weather followed by dry weather. I would water the tree with ... | |
| over pruning a mugo pine? | 7/6/2009 |
| Q: I work in a group gardening situation at my church. We have a mugo pine that has gotten a bit big ... A: The lower limbs will not grow back. You will just have to wait until the tree grows taller and then ... | |
| Coniferous Hedges | 6/24/2009 |
| Q: The 15' high cedar hedge across the entire frontage of our property has been so damaged by the cold ... A: Road salt is very tough on plants, both from its build-up in the soil near treated surfaces and its ... | |
| Leyland Cyprus | 6/20/2009 |
| Q: I recently got a Leyland Cyprus, it is still in a potting container. It has brown leaves from the ... A: More than likely a couple of things causing this. Water so that the soil is moist but not wet. The ... | |
| foam on White Pine | 6/18/2009 |
| Q: I have a large White Pine in my yard in northern IL. There are little globs of foam on branches. ... A: This is an insect called a spittle bug. The pine spittlebug, Aphrophora parallela (Say), is "often ... | |
| Giant Sequoia | 6/16/2009 |
| Q: I have a six year old Giant Sequoia that I planted as a seedling. It's roughly 12 feet tall and ... A: It sounds like shock. This large a tree has lost a great deal of its root during planting and when ... | |
| Depth of Cedar Tree Roots | 6/15/2009 |
| Q: We have a cedar tree approx. 10 - 12 " in diameter that has a very good lean towards a structure. ... A: The roots are within the first couple of feet of soil and are the most part fibrous and should not ... | |
| Sequoia sempervirens on property line | 5/13/2009 |
| Q: We live in a part of northern California where redwoods grow well. Trees planted within the last ... A: Height: 60 to 120 feet spread: 25 to 35 feet. The root system is composed of shallow, ... | |
| Italian Cyprus trees turning brown | 5/12/2009 |
| Q: Italian Cyprus trees turning brown from bottom - someone told me to put a white piece of paper and ... A: Sounds like spider mites. Spruce Spider Mite: Mites are not insects but are more closely related to ... | |
| worms on pine | 5/12/2009 |
| Q: we have a pine with blackish green worms hundredds of them. What could this be? A: These are called sawflies. It is the only caterpillar type insect that will eat pine needles. ... | |
| Planting only one Coast Redwood | 5/7/2009 |
| Q: I have a 15 year old Redwood tree (I think it's a Coast Rdwd)in my townhouse backyard in Campbell, ... A: Roots are an important adaptation in the coast redwoods. Although they have no taproot, they ... | |
| Blue Spruce Juniper | 5/6/2009 |
| Q: Blue Point Juniper were planted two years ago and are about 6 feet tall. The new growth ( about 3" ) ... A: I would cut back on the water and water once a week with 1 inch of water-place a pan under the tree ... | |
| caterpillar eating bush | 5/5/2009 |
| Q: I have many caterpillars that have eaten my bush just today. How do I get rid of them and will they ... A: These are sawflies larvae and can be controlled with the use of an insecticide. Any of the following ... | |
| Maintenace of Blue Spruce in SouthEastern Michigan | 5/5/2009 |
| Q: My Mother lives in a area where there are a lot of leaves that fall in the autumn. The Blue Spruce ... A: Yes the lower limbs can be pruned off. Cut the limbs to about 1/8 of an inch from the trunk. The ... | |
| Maintenance of an established Blue Spruce | 5/5/2009 |
| Q: My mother has a Blue Spruce, appx. 50 feet tall. Leaves have gathered inside the tree over decades ... A: The dead branches can be pruned off at anytime of the year. Trees will shed internal branches ... | |
| lyland cypress | 5/2/2009 |
| Q: We have a single row of Leyland cypress varying from 5-8 years old, in the middle of the row 3 of ... A: Sounds like the trees got too much water from the standing rain water. Too much water can be as bad ... | |
| Pin Oak tree | 5/2/2009 |
| Q: We need to install a french drain, but it will require cutting along side our 50 year old pin oak ... A: There is a very good chance of at least some damage to the foliage on the side that the trench will ... | |
| Cypress Tiny Tower | 4/23/2009 |
| Q: I purchased and planted this tree in a planter box because I know there were limits to it's growth ... A: The roots will grow about 1 1/2 the width of the foliage and about 2-3 feet deep. The planter box ... | |
| to remove or not to remove | 4/23/2009 |
| Q: I have a leaning pine tree from a storm. Should I have it cut down or leave it? Does it have a tap ... A: I retired a couple of years ago with 34 years as the head of the Forest Health section of the ... | |
| to remove or not to remove | 4/22/2009 |
| Q: I have a leaning pine tree from a storm. Should I have it cut down or leave it? Does it have a tap ... A: It’s important to understand that any tree broken, moved, or damaged in anyway by the wind has been ... | |
| caring for Italian cypress | 4/22/2009 |
| Q: My tree has a brownish green foilage, will it hurt my tree to use Miracle grow? Do these trees ... A: Sounds like a lack of fertilizer. Fertilizer requirements for Italian Cypress are high. They prefer ... | |
| italian cypress | 4/22/2009 |
| Q: I read that the italian cypress is good for my zone 8 cold temperatures here in College Station TX. ... A: They will grow there. Mature Height: 40 ft. or trim to desired height Mature Width: 5 ft. ... | |
| Deodora tree is sick | 4/14/2009 |
| Q: My Deodora tree is turning brown and loosing it's needles. I noticed that there seems to be some ... A: From the description is will be difficult to ID this problem with out looking at the tree. If the ... | |
| Italian Cypress | 4/8/2009 |
| Q: I have a zero lot property which means the back side of my home is open to my neighbors side yard. ... A: It is possible if the trees are right next to your house and the foliage is rubbing the house. The ... | |
| Root system of PIne and Pin Oak Trees | 4/8/2009 |
| Q: We need to install a french drain which will run about 2 ft deep. I have a Pin Oak Tree about 20 ... A: You should not have any problem with the pin oak--they have a spread of about 25 feet when mature so ... | |
| Dying tree | 4/7/2009 |
| Q: We purchsed a living leland cypress for our Christmas Tree in 2008 and in January it was planted in ... A: Back off on the water. It does not need to be watered each day. Too much water is as bad for trees ... | |
| Trimming pine trees. | 4/5/2009 |
| Q: In southern Calif., what months should pine trees not be trimmed? A: The winter is the best time but they can be pruned any time. If pruned in the spring they have a ... | |
| Italian Cypress Roots | 4/2/2009 |
| Q: I have a block retaining wall on one side of my yard. There is about 2 1/2 feet between the wall and ... A: For this small space I would go with a dwarf Italian cypress. Cupressus sempervirens Tiny Tower. The ... | |
| Newly planted conifers - can I save them? | 3/30/2009 |
| Q: I recently purchased 100 conifers on the internet, they arrived in four boxes and the roots were ... A: Conifer especially pine will be sold as bare root. Meaning they do not have soil around them when ... | |
| pine stump removal | 3/30/2009 |
| Q: Are the chips good for the garden. I am having a stump grinded at this time. Thank you A: Yes they can be used as mulch or mixed in the soil. Pine may raise the Ph of the soil a little but ... | |
| planting blue spruce | 3/30/2009 |
| Q: How far apart would we plant a single row windbreak of colorado blue spruce. The trees are aprox. ... A: They have a spread of about 10-20 feet meaning if planted 10 feet apart the limbs will meet near ... | |
| Leland Cypress Root System | 3/27/2009 |
| Q: I want to plant 10 Leland Cypress on the burm/ridge of my pond. The pond is on the side of the ... A: I think you are asking can you safely plant the Leyland on the dam part of the pond without it ... | |
| Italian cypress - leaning and branch separation | 3/27/2009 |
| Q: We have many Italian cypress lining our driveway with 15 feet between each and good drainage in ... A: I would stake the trees and you can tie up the branches until they grow back normally. Here is a web ... | |
| True roots | 3/27/2009 |
| Q: Are there true roots in conifers and what do they do? ANSWER: Yes all trees have roots. When a tree ... A: Essentially the same thing. True roots absorb water end minerals and support the plant. Roots also ... | |
| True roots | 3/26/2009 |
| Q: Are there true roots in conifers and what do they do? ANSWER: Yes all trees have roots. When a tree ... A: These are the growths that extend into the soil to gather water and food for the leaves of the ... | |
| True roots | 3/26/2009 |
| Q: Are there true roots in conifers and what do they do? A: Yes all trees have roots. When a tree seed germinates, the first (primary) root grows down in the ... | |
| Cedar conifers | 3/26/2009 |
| Q: A large cedar conifer about 1 meter from the house foundation and leaning away from the house. i am ... A: Cedar will not give any problems as far as the roots cracking the foundation. Now all tree roots ... | |
| Bagworms in Central Indiana | 3/25/2009 |
| Q: I read one of your previous answers about giving these pests the boot but I want to be sure the ... A: In central Illinois bagworm egg hatch occurs in early to mid June. Pesticides are most effective if ... | |
| root disruption | 3/24/2009 |
| Q: While installing a septic system the excavators destroyed approximately 75% of the root system ... A: If I understand you right 75& of the circumference of the tree was dug up and the roots destroyed. ... | |
| emerald green arborvitae | 3/24/2009 |
| Q: We have 25 emerald green arborvitae planted as a screen in 2001. They were well until a few months ... A: Sounds like spider mites. Spruce Spider Mite: Mites are not insects but are more closely related to ... | |
| Dying Leyland Cyprus | 3/22/2009 |
| Q: I was asked to look at a Leyland Cyprus in the Washington DC area. It was a replacement Cyprus and ... A: Since you said that the top was dead I would think this is an insect called a weevil. It attacks the ... | |
| cedar hedge | 3/18/2009 |
| Q: i live in the southern part of the province of Quebec, in Canada. Last May i acquired a home that ... A: Use a plant food that contains timed-release fertilizer for feeding that lasts many weeks. Vigoro® ... | |
| Leyland Transplanted now dying | 3/14/2009 |
| Q: I transplated 2 Leyland trees during the fall and now they are turning brown. Is there anything I ... A: First you need to make sure they are still alive. IF the twigs are limber and if you scrape off a ... | |
| hemlocks | 3/14/2009 |
| Q: Do hemlocks shed their needles in the fall? I live in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan and have seen ... A: Hemlocks like most conifer do shed the older needles each year. Even though they are called ... | |
| leyland cypress | 3/11/2009 |
| Q: i planted 12 leyland cypress in harrisburg pennsylvania last november early december on a site that ... A: It could be lack of water or too much water. Dig a few inches deep around the tree and see if the ... | |
| what is the differents | 3/11/2009 |
| Q: What is the different between a conifer transplant and a husky transplant A: Conifer refers to a species of tree. Generally there are two types of trees--conifers (pines, spruce ... | |
| Leyland Cypress | 2/25/2009 |
| Q: When and how much can be pruned off of 10 year old leyland cypress trees? A: With its rapid growth a Leyland cypress hedge can soon become overgrown if not maintained at the ... | |
| norwegian pine | 2/24/2009 |
| Q: I bought a 5-gal norwegian pine six yrs ago. I finally moved it outside on the porch which gets ... A: I assume you are going to plant the tree in the yard. It will become a large tree (Height of 70'-80' ... | |
| Blue Point Juniper | 2/21/2009 |
| Q: I've heard varying sun requirements for this plant, some say lots of sun, some say partly so. How ... A: Light Exposure: Full sun is required to allow an equalized development. A too-close structure will ... | |
| Beetles? in Pinus halepensis | 2/17/2009 |
| Q: I live on the Costa Blanca in Spain and we have many Pinus halepensis. One is looking different ... A: I am not familiar with bark beetles in Spain BUT here in the US when a pine is infested with bark ... | |
| Hylotrupes bajulus (Linnaeus) in pine trees | 2/5/2009 |
| Q: Greetings from Western Australia. I understand that you are an authority on Pine Trees. I am hoping ... A: Generally spraying the stubs after they are cut back will work. But since you are talking about 25 ... | |
| Hylotrupes bajulus (Linnaeus) in pine trees | 2/4/2009 |
| Q: Greetings from Western Australia. I understand that you are an authority on Pine Trees. I am hoping ... A: This is NOT a problem with standing live pine trees but is a problem with the wood cut from pine and ... | |
| Hylotrupes bajulus (Linnaeus) in pine trees | 2/3/2009 |
| Q: Greetings from Western Australia. I understand that you are an authority on Pine Trees. I am hoping ... A: There seems to be mis- information on European House Borer. The literature states that the "timber" ... | |
| Indoor Norwegian Pine Tree | 1/26/2009 |
| Q: We too adopted a small pot containing two Norwegian Pine trees about six years ago. They are about ... A: I would wait until the last week of Feb or the first of March to plant the tree outdoors. It has ... | |
| Pencil Pines-Italian conifers | 1/25/2009 |
| Q: I am thinking about planting a row of pencil pines beside an inground swimming pool. Will the root ... A: This (Athrotaxis cupressoides) can be a very large tree and there are reports of problems with the ... | |
| Leyland tree root growth | 1/22/2009 |
| Q: can tree roots undermine adjacent building foundations approx 3 metres away causing ... A: Leyland has a fibrous root system and the roots themselves normally due not cause a problem. BUT if ... | |
| Pine tree growth, root system vs water location | 1/20/2009 |
| Q: Our community is at 4,500 ft. elevation in CA. with several large Jeffrey & Ponderosa pines. We ... A: Mature large ponderosa pine may have a tap root that reaches 60-90 feet deep. Wells are drilled much ... | |
| help urgent please | 1/18/2009 |
| Q: I live in Fort Lauderdale Fl. My neighbor removed his beautiful ficus hedge and most of his tress to ... A: I would suggest Waxleaf Ligustrum, Ligustrum japonicum 'Texanum'. Waxleaf Ligustrum is a vigorous ... | |
| Planting a potted Alberta Spruce | 1/14/2009 |
| Q: My son bought me a 3 foot potted Alberta Spruce at Christmas and I would like to plant it outside. ... A: Hold it until spring. Keep in it a non heated garage or shed until then. Water it once a week but ... | |
| sick cedar | 1/13/2009 |
| Q: A small cedar was planted as part of our pond restoration. It has grown beautifully for a little ... A: What I saw on your picture was the lower foliage was effected. I do not know of a foliage disease or ... | |
| conifer trees | 1/12/2009 |
| Q: if a row or line of conifer trees are planted can this stop water or dam water from the ground or ... A: If you are asking if a line of conifer trees is planted on a hill side will it block the water from ... | |
| Leyland Cypress | 1/12/2009 |
| Q: I have several 3 year old leyland cypress trees which have grown to 10 feet tall. They were planted ... A: Sounds like you have done things correct. Standing up small, fallen trees is a priority because the ... | |
| sick cedar | 1/9/2009 |
| Q: A small cedar was planted as part of our pond restoration. It has grown beautifully for a little ... A: Looks as if something was sprayed at ground level and killed back the lower foliage. Besides that it ... | |
| leyland cypress transplanting | 12/15/2008 |
| Q: Is it at all reasonable to consider transplanting 7 or 8, 15+ feet leyland cypress trees? They are ... A: Evergreens should be moved earlier in the fall than deciduous plants so they have time to form new ... | |
| Blue Point Juniper | 12/12/2008 |
| Q: I have a Blue Point Juniper that is turning brown on the inside, but the outside of the branches are ... A: The problem sounds like the rocky soil. The roots can not grow deep enough to get the natural ... | |
| roots of Colorado Blue Spruce | 12/8/2008 |
| Q: This fall I planted a Colorado blue spruce about 6 feet from my house not realizing that it can grow ... A: This spring i would move the tree. The height will not be the main problem but the width will and ... | |
| sequoia pine tree | 12/7/2008 |
| Q: I live in Bakersfield Ca it gets awful hot here I've got 6 sequoia pine trees in my back yard 30 ft ... A: Since it is the upper branches and other trees are not involved I would rule out the wall and ... | |
| digging around pine tree | 12/4/2008 |
| Q: I have a situation in which a lilac bush and pine tree are planted WAY TO CLOSE to one another. I ... A: Digging the lilac bush should not harm the root system of the tree. You may cut a few roots but the ... | |
| Indoor Norwegian Pines | 11/30/2008 |
| Q: We adopted a small pot containing three Norwegian Pine trees at Christmas about 10 years ago. They ... A: The heat of Texas may give the tree a hard time but it can be planted now. Dog the hole twice the ... | |
| Re: white pine trees | 11/9/2008 |
| Q: I have some white pine trees that "black tar" all over the needles. What is causing this and how can ... A: This black is sooty mold. Sooty molds of pine trees commonly occur on all species of pine. These ... | |
| white pine needles thinning | 11/9/2008 |
| Q: I live in Spanish Fork,UT and I have 4 white pines on 4 corners of my property. 3 of the 4 appear to ... A: As pines grow the inner limbs are shaded and they drop their needles and some of the limbs will die ... | |
| green giant | 11/6/2008 |
| Q: Help!! We planted six green giants (similar to Leyland cypress) in April. They are about 3 feet ... A: it may just be delayed shock form the planting. If the inner needles are dropping and the other ... | |
| Leyland | 11/6/2008 |
| Q: I am interested in about 100 Leyland type shrubs from 3' to 8' - We are in the south Jersey area - I ... A: Leyland cypresses, XCupressocyparis leylandii, are not fairing well in many landscapes. It is a fast ... | |
| Italian Cypress Seeds | 11/5/2008 |
| Q: I have a cone collected from an Italian Cypress tree, not from the ground. The cone dried and opened ... A: Thee is a chance that they will germinate but I would not expect a high rate say about 50% would be ... | |
| Italian Blue Cypress | 10/30/2008 |
| Q: We live in the Phoenix area and We just purchases 9 Italian Cypress. Now that we have them, how is ... A: Dig the hole twice the size of the rootball and as deep and fill with good top soil and mulch around ... | |
| emerald aborvitie | 10/28/2008 |
| Q: how cold should it be to stop watering the plant? A: It is not just the temperature that slows the growth of trees--it is the amount of light and the ... | |
| Pine Needles | 10/27/2008 |
| Q: Should the pine needles that have shed from pine trees in the Fall be removed from under the trees? ... A: It really does not matter as far as the health of the tree goes. The needles will shade out the ... | |
| NJ asking for care of "alberta Spruce" | 10/27/2008 |
| Q: I would like to add something, or query your response to the care of Alberta Spruce being kept in a ... A: I really do not remember this question. But If you are talking about growing trees for timber I ... | |
| conifer pollen | 10/26/2008 |
| Q: i'm getting an allergic reaction each time i go to the end of my garden!As weird as it sounds my ... A: Conifers pollen in the early spring as the new growth starts. They only produce pollen once a year. ... | |
| Norwegian Wheeping Pine | 10/23/2008 |
| Q: I planted this tree two years ago. It is standing about 5 feet now. I am noticing that it is not ... A: I did not mean you need to concentrate on the roots I meant the growth of the tree is concentrated ... | |
| Norwegian Wheeping Pine | 10/23/2008 |
| Q: I planted this tree two years ago. It is standing about 5 feet now. I am noticing that it is not ... A: This is a very slow growing tree which only reaches about 20 feet at maturity. Pruning will not make ... | |
| Germinating conifer seeds in tropics | 10/22/2008 |
| Q: Jim. I’m thinking of ordering some seeds from eBay. I would like to hear your opinion if the seeds ... A: I think it will germinate and you may grow it for a time if you keep it watered but the higher ... | |
| leyland cypress | 9/30/2008 |
| Q: i have about 50 leyland's I planted a few years back the have done real good even this year in the ... A: Sounds like spider mites. Spruce Spider Mite: Mites are not insects but are more closely related to ... | |
| Thujua Giant near swimming pool | 9/24/2008 |
| Q: I would like to plant a row of green giants along a fence my concern is they are going to be about 8 ... A: 8 feet away you should not have any problems with the roots. The normal spread of the branches is 5 ... | |
| Planting arborvitae from seed | 9/19/2008 |
| Q: I sent away for arborvitae seeds. Put them in Jiffy Mix in refrigerator for 60 days to germinate. ... A: First of all the seeds must undergo stratification (a process whereby the seeds are placed into an ... | |
| Pine needles and rock landscaping | 9/16/2008 |
| Q: I have 3 large (50+ ft.) & 3 medium pine trees in my front yard planted by the previous owner. I ... A: I am not sure what the question is. Pines will drop needles as new ones grow. Pines have two sets of ... | |
| Pine Sawflies | 9/15/2008 |
| Q: Can these Sawflies consume other shrubs or pine related shrubs. If so, what should I do about my ... A: There are several species of pine sawfly. Some may eat other conifer type trees like pines and ... | |
| pine tree house | 9/15/2008 |
| Q: I built a tree house between two pine trees here in Cypress, Texas - Horthwest Houston area - this ... A: A couple of things to be concerned about with a structure nailed to a pine tree. The nails can cause ... | |
| Dead Firs? | 9/15/2008 |
| Q: a couple months ago I transplanted 2 year old Firs in our property. Now the trees have died ... A: Sorry they sound like they are dead. Conifers can be difficult to transplant. Here is a method that ... | |
| Dwarf Albert Spruce | 9/11/2008 |
| Q: What is the best time of year to trim these. My sister-in-law has three that were shaped into balls ... A: The best time of the year to prune evergreens is in the spring while the weather is still cooler. ... | |
| Italian Cypress Trees | 9/7/2008 |
| Q: I would just like more information on how the roots grow - do they have a straight tap root or do ... A: You should not have any problem with Italian Cypress as far as the roots go. The roots will spread ... | |
| lylandi conifers | 8/10/2008 |
| Q: i have 2 rows of lylandi conifers that we cut twice a year to form a lovely hedge either side of our ... A: Leyland cypress has been widely touted in recent years as the fast growing, pest-free, do-it-all ... | |
| moving pine trees from front yard to back | 8/9/2008 |
| Q: I live in Western Michigan and I have three pine trees about 4-6 ft high that I want to move. Can I ... A: Trees may be planted either in the spring or the fall. Deciduous plants may be moved in the spring ... | |
| pine tree trimming | 8/8/2008 |
| Q: Is there a certain time of year that a person should not trim a pine? I live in Minnesota and ... A: The beat time would be in the late Fall after the hardwood tree have dropped their leaves. The pines ... | |
| Pine trees dying | 8/7/2008 |
| Q: We recently had 2 very large pine trees trimmed. One had a broken dead branch; it looked like it ... A: If it were hit by lightning the pines would usually die. hardwood tree seem to survive lightning ... | |
| pine trees dieing | 8/5/2008 |
| Q: We have alot of shrubs that are dying from a bug that has a cone shape with a black catipliar inside ... A: These are called bagworms. If you control them early in their life cycle they are fairly easy to ... | |
| Pine trees in general | 8/5/2008 |
| Q: Mr.Hyland, I have a couple questions for you. I live in Southern California in the city of Pinon ... A: In most states it is illegal to dig trees from or enter lands of another without permission. I would ... | |
| Leyland Cypress | 8/4/2008 |
| Q: I have 5 Leyland Cypress trees that I planted (as screens) 15+ years ago. Each of the trees are 2)+ ... A: If only the inner needles are dropping then this is normal. As a conifer grows the inner needles ... | |
| leyandi trees | 8/4/2008 |
| Q: I Have a row of about ten leylandii trees 6ft tall they have turned a red brown colour from the ... A: On the limb that has brown needles scrape a small bit of bark off and if the color under the bark is ... | |
| Bag worms | 8/2/2008 |
| Q: Our leyland cypress treeline around the inground pool is infested with bagworms. They are slated ... A: The tree may not be dead just the leaves are eaten off. This is what bagworms do and they seldom ... | |
| Souther Long Leaf Pine (SLLP) | 8/2/2008 |
| Q: Jim, When I purchased my home, I inherited 440 ankle-high SLLP trees, and now 3 years later some are ... A: This black is sooty mold. Sooty molds of pine trees commonly occur on all species of pine. These ... | |
| Paving over roots? | 8/2/2008 |
| Q: We recently bought a new home. The driveway has never been paved and we were planning to do so until ... A: It will depend a great deal on how long the drive has been there. Is this a new home to you are is ... | |
| Blue Point Juniper | 8/2/2008 |
| Q: We live out of Angleton,Tx.; Texas Gulf Coast. The Junipers we planted in 2005 are looking sickly, ... A: Use soaps when plants are not drought-stressed and when temperatures are under 80°F to prevent ... | |
| children playing under cedar | 8/1/2008 |
| Q: Is it likely that allowing a class (around 30 children) of 4 and 3 year olds to play (not all at ... A: I would use an organic mulch--like bark. The advantage of bark is it will allow the moisture to seep ... | |
| children playing under cedar | 7/30/2008 |
| Q: Is it likely that allowing a class (around 30 children) of 4 and 3 year olds to play (not all at ... A: No I would not think so. If the soil under the tree get where it is compacted (no grass. and hard ... | |
| Conifer Roots | 7/29/2008 |
| Q: We have a conifer in our garden, which borders the boundary with our neighbour and is also adjacent ... A: The roots of trees even pines extend about 1 1/2 times further than the branch spread. And more than ... | |
| white pine and spruce tree trimming | 7/28/2008 |
| Q: Five years ago I planted about 15 four to six foot pine trees throughout my back yard. They have ... A: Trimming the lower branches will not make the tree grow "faster". You did not say how tall the trees ... | |
| Mature White Pines | 7/26/2008 |
| Q: Jim, I have three mature white pines in the back of my yard. I want to fertilize them and bought ... A: I would not use hollytone for this large a pine. Use 10-10-10 fertilizer at the rate of 1 lb per ... | |
| pine tree root damage | 7/24/2008 |
| Q: I had some construction people putting in a fiberoptic line in my front yard wherein I have a bunch ... A: generally if you cut more than 30% of the roots of a tree the foliage will die back on that side. ... | |
| Care of transplanted pine trees | 7/24/2008 |
| Q: We had 40 10-14 foot Austrian pines planted on our property about three months ago. The company that ... A: If you have not done so I would mulch around the trees in about a three foot circle with an organic ... | |
| Italian Cypress | 7/20/2008 |
| Q: I live in Kansas City. Zone 5. Can I grow Italian Cypress? A: Italian Cypress grows in zones 7-11 and Kansas City is zone 5/6. I would think it can stand the ... | |
| pine tree roots | 7/19/2008 |
| Q: My neighbor has two large pine trees next to my driveway. The roots which go under my driveway are ... A: As long as not more than 20% of a trees roots are cut then there is little damage. In conifers you ... | |
| Italian Cypress for Toms River NJ | 7/18/2008 |
| Q: Can I plant Italian Cypress in Toms River NJ 08755 and will they survive? I want to plant 8. ... A: Usually if the nursery feels the tree will live in the area they will stock it. Most nurseries ... | |
| saw flies killing my mugo pine | 7/17/2008 |
| Q: I have read your solution to the saw fly issue and will take action. Is it possible that if i treat ... A: Yes, They will feed on last year's needles, so will disfigure pines but most likely won't kill them. ... | |
| where do bagworms live | 7/16/2008 |
| Q: On the pine/ spruce trees I think I have the bag worms it looks like pine cone but is green/reddish ... A: Bagworms are not hard but made of silky webbing with bits of the dead foliage on them. They only eat ... | |
| Italian Cypress for Toms River NJ | 7/16/2008 |
| Q: Can I plant Italian Cypress in Toms River NJ 08755 and will they survive? I want to plant 8. A: Yes Toms River is in hardiness zone 7 and Italian Cypress will grow in zones 7-11 which is your area ... | |
| norway spruce & river birch | 7/15/2008 |
| Q: We have just planted three Norway Spruce trees (about 15' tall) and am wondering how much water ... A: Tow things going on here--this large a tree planted this late in the season will drop foliage due to ... | |
| Trees near a driveway? | 7/14/2008 |
| Q: I need to plant a few trees that will grow to a fair height 30-40 minimum but they need to be lined ... A: There is no tree that will grow 30-40 feet tall that will fit into this space. The screening ... | |
| Trees near a driveway? | 7/14/2008 |
| Q: I need to plant a few trees that will grow to a fair height 30-40 minimum but they need to be lined ... A: There is no tree that will fit into a 34 inch space without either the branches extending over the ... | |
| Transplant 2 White Pines | 7/9/2008 |
| Q: I have 2 White Pines that are approx. 9 to 10 feet in height planted within 6 feet of each other ... A: When you want to dig up a tree or shrub for transplanting, retain as much of the root system as ... | |
| evergreens | 7/9/2008 |
| Q: I live on Long Island, Suffolk County, New York. How do I khow what zone I am in? Also- are Thuja ... A: here is a web link to the hardiness zone for NY. Suffolk seems to be in the 6-7 zone. Thuja Green ... | |
| Thuja Green Giants on a slope? | 6/29/2008 |
| Q: Do you know if the Thuja Green Giants are suitable to be planted on a slope? My slope is 3:1 - every ... A: Yes they will grow on the slope. Dig the holes for the trees twice the size of the root ball and as ... | |
| HELP | 6/29/2008 |
| Q: We live in the Twin Cities, MN. Lived here 20+ yrs Have 6 pines on the street side of our house. I ... A: Well I still say use the Roundup. The fabric and the plastic will stop (plastic) or slow the water ... | |
| green giant abrovitae | 6/27/2008 |
| Q: My new planting of GGA seem to be infested with aphids (small white/grey flying insects) What is the ... A: The most common systemic insecticide available to homeowners is Orthene (acephate). Cygon ... | |
| HELP | 6/27/2008 |
| Q: We live in the Twin Cities, MN. Lived here 20+ yrs Have 6 pines on the street side of our house. I ... A: Mulch will work fine around the trees--pine straw is good. Mulch with not more than 3 inch deep of ... | |
| I have sawfly larva in my pine trees. | 6/20/2008 |
| Q: What can I do to get rid of them without contaminating the milkweed under & next to my Norway Pines. ... A: Depending on which sawfly you have most eat only the older needles and therefore will not kill the ... | |
| conifar close to house | 6/17/2008 |
| Q: hi i planted a comfier in the corner of my front garden it is about 5 foot from the house and also ... A: The tree will not harm the water pipe. Tee roots seek out water and water pipes do not leak so the ... | |
| Red Pine | 6/17/2008 |
| Q: I've got a red pine in my yard approx 40' high and pruned about 10' from the ground that has lower ... A: Not really if you prune back these larger limbs the wounds will be come entrances for fungi and more ... | |
| Blue point juniper and ailanthus | 6/16/2008 |
| Q: I'm planing a row of Blue Point Juniper in between my property and the neighbor in central Arizona. ... A: Tree-of-heaven is a prolific seed producer, grows rapidly, and can overrun native vegetation. Once ... | |
| sod | 6/14/2008 |
| Q: I layed sod two weeks ago without preparing soil and the first cutting was done at the end of the ... A: Most nurseries should have the fertilizer, many lawn professionals use a company called Lesco. They ... | |
| transplant norway spruce | 6/13/2008 |
| Q: i have a 15' or so Norway that needs to transplanted; i understand this species has a deep root ... A: Evergreens should be moved earlier in the fall than deciduous plants so they have time to form new ... | |
| Conifer Identification | 6/13/2008 |
| Q: I live in Massachusetts. I'm trying to identify a tall conifer in my yard that has short needles but ... A: I need a picture to be able to ID the tree. You can attach one to the message or send pictures to ... | |
| evergreen for my area | 6/11/2008 |
| Q: I live in a subdivision in Livingston, Montana, where I see Ponderosa Pines (the state tree) that ... A: I would contact the Montana extension office and ask them what tree is best for your area. Their ... | |
| Blue Italian Cypress questions | 5/24/2008 |
| Q: 1. Are they okay for a semi-sloping lot? 2. Do they blow-over easily? Are they okay to plant ... A: Blue Italian cypress will grow ok on a sloping lot. They prefer well drained soil. They have a good ... | |
| fertilizer for bald cyprus | 5/24/2008 |
| Q: What is the best type of fertiler to a 4 year old bald cyprus A: Use 10-10-10 fertilizer at the rate of 1 lb per inch of trunk diameter scattered around the tree ... | |
| SPEARMINT JUNIPER TREE | 5/22/2008 |
| Q: JIM BOUGHT A SPEARMINT JUNIPER FROM WAL MART ABOUT A YEAR AGO AND IT IS TURNING A YELLOW GREEN. IS ... A: Stop the watering. Grown in average, medium, well-drained soils in full sun. Tolerant of a wide ... | |
| tap root of cedar tree | 5/21/2008 |
| Q: Our property has 2 cedar trees on it that were planted in the 1950's. One is 10' away from the ... A: The roots of trees extend out about 1 1/2 times the foliage and if more than 25 % of the roots are ... | |
| pine tree tap root | 5/12/2008 |
| Q: Is it true that a pine tree's tap root is about as long as the tree is tall? Thank you Melanie A: It will depend on the species of pine and the soil type it is growing in. If the water table is deep ... | |
| Italian Cypress Trees | 4/28/2008 |
| Q: I need to know if these trees can cause damage to block cement walls? My neighbor has a line of ... A: Any tree planted 1 1 1/2 feet from a wall will give problems to the wall eventually. As the tree ... | |
| Mugo Pine | 4/28/2008 |
| Q: We planted a mugo pine about 8 years ago, and have allowed it to get too big for our space. We want ... A: If they are "far too large for the area. I would recommend replacing them while they are small. BUT ... | |
| Newly planted Junipcrus chinensis | 4/26/2008 |
| Q: Three weeks ago I planted a 58" Blue Italian Cypress tree with mulch and deep soaked it with a ... A: I would water a new planting every third day with the 1 inch method. You do not need a sprinkler ... | |
| Losing a Blue Italian Cypress | 4/25/2008 |
| Q: Three weeks ago I planted a 58" Blue Italian Cypress tree with mulch and deep soaked it with a ... A: Sounds like it is getting too much water. I would water every fourth day with 1 inch of water (place ... | |
| transplanting 2 yr old trees | 4/23/2008 |
| Q: Our development where we live in ca is two years old. I want to transplant these trees in my back ... A: Older deciduous trees and all ages of evergreens, can be successfully moved only if a ball of soil ... | |
| Transplanting evergreens | 4/23/2008 |
| Q: I have numerous small (sapling?)cedars and hemlocks that I would like to move to make a screen along ... A: Evergreens should be moved earlier in the fall than deciduous plants so they have time to form new ... | |
| cedar scrubs | 4/22/2008 |
| Q: We planted cedar scrubs a few years ago and would like to know when and how do we trim them? A: More than likely they do not need pruning right now. Downsizing Cedars If a plant has grown too ... | |
| planting Bald Cypress | 4/18/2008 |
| Q: We were given bare root cypress (probably Bald) from the Arbor Day program. We are restoring a ... A: These trees get large so if you want the look of a hedge for the first 10 years or so I would plant ... | |
| Blue Point Juniper | 4/18/2008 |
| Q: I live in Southwest Florida and I planted a 3 gallon Blue Point Juniper in my back yard a little ... A: The first year of a newly planted tree the plant will put most of tit growth on the root system and ... | |
| Spearmint Juniper | 4/17/2008 |
| Q: CA and on 4/11/08 planted a 5 gal. Spearmint Juniper (in full sun) using products Amend and Soil ... A: Sounds like over watering. Junipers and arborvitae are very drought tolerant and will survive in ... | |
| Italian cypress | 4/10/2008 |
| Q: Can Italian cypress be grown in the St Louis area? A: In St Louis you are on the edge of the growing zone for Italian cypress. The growing zone for this ... | |
| Green Giants | 4/9/2008 |
| Q: I have been searching like crazy to find a Thuja Gren Giant supplier in Ontario Canada with no luck. ... A: Being from the U.S. I do not know of any names of nurseries in Canada. You might try contacting ... | |
| White pines | 4/9/2008 |
| Q: I have a line of white pines in backyard. Quite a few of them seem to be thinning out. Needles ... A: This could be anything from just normal needle drop to a disease or insect problem. If the ends of ... | |
| englemann spruce root plate | 4/8/2008 |
| Q: We have an englemann spruce tree whose trunk is 32" in diameter and the tree is about 80' tall. What ... A: The most critical root zone encompasses the main root plate, the area adjacent to the base of the ... | |
| green giant feeding | 4/7/2008 |
| Q: We live in SW Pennsylvania, planted 85 green giants around our property line last spring. They are ... A: Fertilize them in spring and midsummer with granular fertilizer. You can use Miracle Grow, a ... | |
| trimming pine trees | 4/7/2008 |
| Q: I live in Southern California and wondered when is the best time to trim pine tree? These trees are ... A: If you are talking about pruning the lower limbs back to the trunk this can be done at any time of ... | |
| Italian Cypress in a puddle | 4/6/2008 |
| Q: Two weeks ago I planted a 56" tall Blue Italian Cypress that came in a 3.5 gallon container. Soil ... A: I think the problem is the clay that you put on top of the mulch. Sounds like what has happened that ... | |
| Italian Cypress | 4/4/2008 |
| Q: I would like to plant a row of italian cypress trees to shade the west-facing side of my house, ... A: Italian Cypress at maturity have a foliage spread of about 5 feet and the roots will extend to about ... | |
| Seaside arborvitae | 4/3/2008 |
| Q: I made the mistake of planting my 21 eight-foot arborvitae (I suspect Giant Thuja) in the fall, a ... A: The color may be due to the stress from the ordeals of the first year. The evergreen fertilizer will ... | |
| cedar tree roots | 4/3/2008 |
| Q: I have a pond system in my back yard. I planted a cedar beside my upper pond and I am concerned the ... A: I am assuming that you are talking about a small manmade pond made by using some sort of liner to ... | |
| Pine Tree | 4/3/2008 |
| Q: I currently have a beautiful pine tree growing in my front yard about 15 feet from my house in ... A: The woodpecker did not damage the strength of the pine it did however cause the sap flow and the ... | |
| Italian Cyprus | 4/2/2008 |
| Q: We planted two Italian cyprus last Spring in Austin, TX. I noticed that they are turning brown. We ... A: The Italian cypress is drought-tolerant and almost as tough as a cactus, but it can get a fatal ... | |
| italian cypress hedge | 3/28/2008 |
| Q: How close do I need to plant Italian cypress trees to create a tight hedge that people can not see ... A: They are about 5-6 feet wide at maturity so if you plant them 3 feet apart they will grow into a ... | |
| juniper sky rocket | 3/25/2008 |
| Q: I am in the midwest, zone 5 and have a linear but tight area that I would like to plant a row of ... A: Sounds like a good choice to me. Stately, columnar form makes this probably the narrowest juniper ... | |
| pine trees | 3/18/2008 |
| Q: We live in Buffalo NY and we have alot of 5ft and bigger pine trees we want to move when is the best ... A: Evergreen trees may be planted either in the spring or the fall. Evergreens should be moved earlier ... | |
| Thuja Green Giant Arborvitae | 3/16/2008 |
| Q: I need to grow a privacy screen in a shaded area. The area is shaded with mature loblolly pine, to ... A: Yes Thuja Green Giant would be good planting for a fast screen effect. Spacing will not effect the ... | |
| conifers | 3/12/2008 |
| Q: I am currently supplying blueberry farms with woodchip that must have a low p.h i.e conifers Are ... A: yyes it is a conifer. Grand Fir or Giant Fir (Abies grandis) is a fir native to the Pacific ... | |
| Italian Cyprees trees | 3/11/2008 |
| Q: Our Italian cypress trees (4) are healthy except on the side of each tree-from bottom to top turning ... A: It could be a couple of things-- The rocks cause the soil under the plant to be compressed and water ... | |
| uprooted pines | 3/10/2008 |
| Q: During a recent storm, we lost several old pines (uprooted). We are trying to avoid having to burn ... A: Yes. There's been some research from Virginia Tech and University of Maryland that fresh wood chips ... | |
| pine tree | 3/8/2008 |
| Q: I WOULD LIKE TO RAISE THE LEVEL OF DIRT AROUND SOME PINE TREES IN MY YARD, BUT WANT TO KNOW IF IT ... A: Adding soil is generally not a good idea. Most people are surprised to learn that 90 percent of the ... | |
| privacy screen | 2/24/2008 |
| Q: I live in Wasilla, Alaska. I would like to plant a privacy hedge b/w my property and the ... A: The AK Urban Forestry folks recommend the following evergreen scrubs: Common juniper - Juniperus ... | |
| Western Red Cedar | 2/12/2008 |
| Q: We have a stand of western red cedar trees that are 8' to 12' in diameter along our property line. ... A: If you dig down more then 12 inches to put the drive in this will damage the roots this close to the ... | |
| Transplanting Conifers | 2/10/2008 |
| Q: I work in a RVpark in the Colorado Springs area. A new project here is to create a large dog run ... A: The spacing will depend on the species of conifers you plant. check with the nursery and ask the ... | |
| Italian cypress injury | 2/10/2008 |
| Q: The kids next door were playing catch and inadvertently broke the top of one of my young Italian ... A: Yes a side branch near the top will take over as the terminal branch. There maybe a slight crook ... | |
| Western Red Cedar | 2/9/2008 |
| Q: We have a stand of western red cedar trees that are 8' to 12' in diameter along our property line. ... A: I assume that the diameter you are talking about is the width of the foliage not the trunk diameter. ... | |
| Blue Point Juniper hedge | 2/7/2008 |
| Q: Last week we planted 80 Blue Point Junipers to create a hedge for our back yard. They are about 1-1 ... A: Water about once a week IF it does not rain for the first growing season. These trees do not require ... | |
| conifer tree root system | 1/8/2008 |
| Q: We have a large and old conifer to the side of our driveway. Our adjoinging neighbours now say that ... A: Tree roots do not cause drains or sewer pipes to break, but they will invade and clog drains that ... | |
| just planted 300 3 yr bare root white pines | 1/1/2008 |
| Q: Two weeks before Christmas I received my order of 3 yr old white pines (300) from the state nusery. ... A: You can mulch around the trees to keep down competition from grasses and weeds. This mulch will also ... | |
| transplanting pine trees 2-5' tall | 12/31/2007 |
| Q: I am located in the upstate of SC. I have several pine trees scattered across my property in the ... A: Without the root ball most of them will not survive. The best time in your area will be anytime ... | |
| Italian cypress tree | 12/28/2007 |
| Q: The gardeners ask me to water the lawn and trees 20 minutes everyday for 2 weeks (during the summer ... A: What you describe is a watering pattern for grass but not trees. The water is taken up by the grass ... | |
| American Arborvieta | 12/27/2007 |
| Q: I live in Wisconsin and just bought 12 American Arborvieta's in 1 gallon containers. How should I ... A: These need to be kept from freezing but not in the heat of the house. A garage with a window that is ... | |
| Sap and Pine Needles..impact on grass | 12/26/2007 |
| Q: I live in Tampa and have a couple pine trees in my yard (not sure what type). Grass around the base ... A: The sap will have no effect on the grass. Pine needles if left covering the grass will thin out the ... | |
| When and How to Plant Colorado Blue Spruce | 12/4/2007 |
| Q: My in-laws gave my husband and I a 4ft Colorado Blue Spruce for our 5 year anniversary at the end of ... A: When you plant the tree will depend on if the ground is frozen. The best time is the spring after ... | |
| shedding needels | 12/2/2007 |
| Q: I have a very large pine tree about 70 ft tall in north east Ohio this fall it had very few pine ... A: Sorry I read right through the twig pieces being dropped. There is an insect called a twig girdler ... | |
| shedding needels | 11/28/2007 |
| Q: I have a very large pine tree about 70 ft tall in north east Ohio this fall it had very few pine ... A: Pines have two sets of needles and they do drop the second years needles (these are the needles that ... | |
| cyprus trees | 11/13/2007 |
| Q: Can Cyprus trees grow in the Denver metro area? A: No they are out of the Hardiness zone for Denver. I would contract the Denver Parks & Recreation ... | |
| When to plant my Blue Spruce? | 11/11/2007 |
| Q: My husband's mother just passed away and a friend of his gave him a small Blue Spruce, (about 9 ... A: I assume this is in a pot. I would not plant it out right now but wait until this spring. The pot ... | |
| Green Giant Transplants 8' to 10' | 11/9/2007 |
| Q: I had 18 8-10' Green Giants planted in Nov 06. One yellowed and died April 07. It was watered the ... A: The material holding a root ball should be removed before planting. The roots can not expand with ... | |
| damage to pine tree roots | 11/8/2007 |
| Q: my contractor wants to cut into one of the roots from a large pine tree in building my deck. will ... A: If you cut only one of the roots it will not effect the overall health of the pine. The pine does ... | |
| overtrimmed a pine tree | 11/8/2007 |
| Q: But now I basically had the tree trimmers remove all the banches from the tree. My wife is pretty ... A: There are several ways to remove a tree stump. Before choosing a removal method, check local ... | |
| overtrimmed a pine tree | 11/6/2007 |
| Q: But now I basically had the tree trimmers remove all the banches from the tree. My wife is pretty ... A: The limbs that were cut off will not resprout on a pine tree. If you are saying you cut all the ... | |
| pine trees | 10/29/2007 |
| Q: Are pine trees easy to care for and how many kinds of pine trees are there? I can't identify this ... A: From the description you gave I can not tell what tree these are. I would suggest you call the Texas ... | |
| Staking tips needed | 10/23/2007 |
| Q: I also had a question on staking. How do I safely stake a small conifer without damaging the root ... A: Conifers generally don't require staking, but there are three exceptions: Those used in very windy ... | |
| Planting Conifers | 10/23/2007 |
| Q: I have always had an interest in planting some conifers in my yard. I want to purchase some ... A: The problem is the winter temperature and the frozen soil. It is best to wait until the spring to do ... | |
| Italian Cyprus | 10/22/2007 |
| Q: Jim, I have four mature and healthy C. Sempervirens in Tucson, AZ. A windstorm a month ago ... A: For a tree 1 month is not much time to grow. Without seeing the extent of the damage I would leave ... | |
| Newly Planted Emerald Green Arbrovite turning brown | 10/21/2007 |
| Q: I planted about 20 Emerald Green Arbrovites a few weeks ago (Oct 2007). Since planting, I have been ... A: Sounds like shock. I would water when the soil under the tree is dry. (the 3-4 days sounds about ... | |
| transplanting pine trees | 10/21/2007 |
| Q: Jim, I just moved in a house on my lot and with the new landscaping the two 10' pine trees are now ... A: I would recommend starting over with a new pine tree planting. If the pines were filled around they ... | |
| Post hole next to my pine tree | 10/14/2007 |
| Q: I am currently building a horse fence in Northern California. I have a huge pine tree next to a ... A: No the digging of a hole that cuts a root will not damage the tree. Root damage from digging a ... | |
| Bald cypress roots and knees | 10/13/2007 |
| Q: We have a 20 foot Bald Cypress in our front yard. The landscaping company planted it 10-15 feet from ... A: You can install barriers along the foundation to stop the roots. Sounds like the tree is too close ... | |
| Evergreen Trees Fall Fertilization | 10/6/2007 |
| Q: We have quite a few evergreens (which kind I am not sure) and would like to know if sprinkling ... A: You can sprinkle it over the stones and water in good, Spring Trees: 1 lb. of Holly-tone per inch ... | |
| needle browning of pine trees | 10/1/2007 |
| Q: I have 4 pine trees that have gone through one of the wettest summers on record here in Central ... A: If pine needles turn brown from the interior of the tree, and the outer needles stay green, there is ... | |
| Young Sequoia | 10/1/2007 |
| Q: I have watered it consistantly and just with in the past 3 weeks I had noticed it tunning brown. It ... A: Sequoia seedlings require good drainage. With wet feet, they become susceptible to disease. ... | |
| Cutting 3 inch root of 75 foot sequoia | 9/28/2007 |
| Q: we are doing some serious retaining walls on our property in Oakland. We live on a steep lot, and ... A: Cutting one root should not damage the tree. It will not effect the stability. There are not any ... | |
| Dying Cedar Trees | 9/28/2007 |
| Q: I have two clusters of 25+ foot tall cedars in the back yard of my brand new Boerne, Tx. We trimmed ... A: It depends on how much soil was added. More then 3-4 inches will cause the roots to have damage and ... | |
| redwood transplans | 9/27/2007 |
| Q: I live in Sacramento county and have be offered 8 redwoods that are approximately 12-15 foot high ... A: All ages of evergreens, can be successfully moved only if a ball of soil is left around the roots. ... | |
| old cedar trees | 9/26/2007 |
| Q: We have recently purchased a new cottage on an old lot (where there was a house many years ago). ... A: Trees as they get older will shade out the lower limbs and these will die. It has nothing to do with ... | |
| Moving a cypress pine tree | 9/24/2007 |
| Q: I have a row of tall pines 30 ft tall I would like to move to another area of my property. Do you ... A: No not with out a commercial tree spade and professional help and then it will be a large job and ... | |
| bag worms - HELP! | 9/20/2007 |
| Q: A beautiful pine sits next to the porch on the north side of the house. It is approx. 12 ft. tall. ... A: Do not cut the top off the pine it should leaf back out this spring. The insect is in the bag and it ... | |
| transplanting a conifer seedling | 9/14/2007 |
| Q: I live in WI and over the summer transplanted a volunteer conifer seedling (~4" tall)--not sure what ... A: I would not bring it in the house but on a porch, garage or a non heated covered place will be fine. ... | |
| Replacing white pines, when & with what? | 9/10/2007 |
| Q: Jim, we live in the southern portion of the Shenandoah Valley in Virginia. About 12 white small ... A: You can take them out at any time --the fall is best on the cutter since it is cooler. As to what to ... | |
| Italian Cypress | 9/6/2007 |
| Q: I have some 6 year old Italian Cypress that were about 20 feet tall. I recently cut about 4 feet off ... A: It may survive but will only be a bush since the terminal was cut. Almost any conifer can be used ... | |
| leyland cypress | 9/3/2007 |
| Q: hi i live in central illinois and was woundering if a leyland cypress tree will live here ? thnx ... A: It will BUT they are prone to diseases and I would recommend planting Thuja Green Giant instead. ... | |
| green giant arborvitae | 8/29/2007 |
| Q: i need to plant 20 trees at about 6 ft high as a privacy buffer,but there is no full sun but ... A: They will grow in Full Sun - Partial Sun. Thuja Green Giant would be good planting for a fast ... | |
| Transplanting Spruce | 8/27/2007 |
| Q: About 12 yars ago I planted what I thought was a dwarf Colorado type, short needle spruce on my ... A: evergreen trees and shrubs may be planted either in the spring or the fall. Evergreens should be ... | |
| White Pine - Worms | 8/24/2007 |
| Q: We are in Maine. There are 5 white pines lining the edge of our yard. One of these is infested with ... A: These are pine sawyers , a longhorned beetle. They infest a pine that has been killed by some other ... | |
| Cyprus tree | 8/23/2007 |
| Q: How do we call ''Cyprus tree'' in Greek? A: kuparissos Åëëçíéễ (Greek) n. - (öơôïë.) êơđáñßóóé In Greek mythology, the cypress is ... | |
| dying pine tree | 8/23/2007 |
| Q: I live in Michigan, and i have three pine trees in my front yard. There is one tree, that has lost ... A: Sounds like one of the bark beetles possibly Ips Engraver since they attack the upper part of pines. ... | |
| planter boxes for white pines | 8/21/2007 |
| Q: I have 5 white pines(7 ft. 4.1/2 in diameter) and a nellie stevens (5 ft) that i purchased this late ... A: I do not think it would be a good idea--these trees are too large for planter-the planter would have ... | |
| Norway | 8/19/2007 |
| Q: I recently bought 5 trees ( Norwegian pine, Norway spruce dont really know) from a roadside market. ... A: Thw watering sounds right but do not fertilize them any more. The fertilizer will cause new growth ... | |
| Skyrocket Junipers (Juniperus Scopulorum) | 8/18/2007 |
| Q: I plan to plant four Skyrocket Junipers about 2.5 feet from my house. I live in the Okanagan area ... A: These will not have a roots system that is a problem. Roots normally will extent about twice the ... | |
| skyrocket juniper | 8/17/2007 |
| Q: i have 60 skyrocket junipers planted about one and a half years ago. over the last year they have ... A: Water it 1 inch per week--place a pan under the tree and turn the water on and when the pan has 1 ... | |
| Italian Cypress | 8/17/2007 |
| Q: Colorado? If they don't, is there a tress that looks similar to the Italian Cypress that is hardy ... A: No they are out of the Hardiness zone for Denver. I would contract the Denver Parks & Recreation ... | |
| What is the best way to prune the Giant Greens? | 8/16/2007 |
| Q: First of all I should tell you that I live in the Portland Oregon region. I planted a hedge about ... A: This is a long answer so I will refer you to to web link that describes pruning of evergreens in ... | |
| Leyland Cyprus Issue | 8/8/2007 |
| Q: About a month ago, I planted 25 Leyland Cyprus trees. Since that time some of the branches at the ... A: Since you say this is effecting the lower branches, I would tend to agree that it is stress from the ... | |
| Bald Cypress in my plumbing? | 8/8/2007 |
| Q: I have a bald cypress in my front yard that someone planted about 25 yrs. ago. It is certainly ... A: The roots are mostly within the first two feet of the soil surface. Water pipes near the tree will ... | |
| controlling the height of Norway Spruce | 8/8/2007 |
| Q: Is it possible to plant a 10ft Norway Spruce and maximize it's height at 20 ft? A: This is not a good idea. The Norway Spruce (Picea albies) is not as well known as other spruce ... | |
| Blue Point Juniper | 8/5/2007 |
| Q: How big will the blue point juniper get? Is it bad to plant this type of tree close to a ... A: Form: The tall upright shrub naturally grows narrow at the top and wider at the bottom, in a ... | |
| Pine tree roots new construction | 7/29/2007 |
| Q: I am planning an addition to my house. My architect wants to build within 3-4 ft. of a 30 ft. pine ... A: The roots of a tree spread out about twice the width of the foliage area. The roots are within the ... | |
| Weeping Bald Cyprus | 7/25/2007 |
| Q: Why is my beautiful bald Cyprus tree weeping? I have sticky sap all over my walkway and my deck. ... A: Sounds like an insect called aphids. Aphids are small (1/16-1/8 inch long), soft bodied insects ... | |
| transplanting a pine tree | 7/23/2007 |
| Q: JIM, I RECENTLY TRANSPLANTED A 8 YEAR OLD PINE TREE, AND THE NEEDLES HAVE RECENTLY TURNED BROWN AND ... A: transplanting a tree this large during warmer months can be risky. What you are seeing is the tree ... | |
| Leland | 7/20/2007 |
| Q: Do you know who I could contact in my Reno NV, maybe someone at the University, to have them come ... A: The State Forestry main office is ask for the Forest Health Specialist.. Main Office — Nevada ... | |
| bagworms on Norway Spruce | 7/17/2007 |
| Q: Recently we noticed our beautiful, and tall, Norway Spruce turning brown on two branches. Careful ... A: The needles at the ends of the branches will more than likely grow back but most of the others may ... | |
| Blue Spruce | 7/16/2007 |
| Q: We have 4 blue spruce trees in our back yard (Halifax, Nova Scotia) that are between 10 to 15 years ... A: Depending on the species, spittlebugs feed on many types of grasses, weeds, and other herbaceous ... | |
| Pine Tree roots | 7/15/2007 |
| Q: Our neighbor has a row of pine trees adjacent to our yard. The roots close, at and above grade. They ... A: You can cut up to 1/3 of the roots of a tree especially pines without damaging the tree. But do not ... | |
| Blue Spruce | 7/13/2007 |
| Q: We have 4 blue spruce trees in our back yard (Halifax, Nova Scotia) that are between 10 to 15 years ... A: Sounds like spittlebugs. The presence of spittle masses on twigs of pine in May and June is ... | |
| giant redwoods | 7/13/2007 |
| Q: My husband and I purchased a giant redwood tree at home depot and I planted it along our fence and ... A: Even though a redwood is an awesome tree, Sequoia sempervirens is NOT a good choice for a suburban ... | |
| Pine Tree trimming | 7/13/2007 |
| Q: How many/much branches of a pine tree can you cut off, starting at the base, before it will die? ... A: It is not how much you cut but how much you leave. A pine needs at the least 1/3 of the length of ... | |
| Pine tree losing needles in spring/summer | 7/12/2007 |
| Q: I have an 80-90 foot pine tree that is losing needles as if it were the Fall. It's been losing them ... A: If the needles on the end of the branches are green then this is normal. Pines have two sets of ... | |
| Landscape Rock | 7/11/2007 |
| Q: My question is my husband and I have two really tall pine trees in our front yard. We trimmed both ... A: I would not use landscape rocks--if the depth is more than 4 inches then the weight of the rocks can ... | |
| My dying Green giant Aborvitaes | 7/4/2007 |
| Q: Iam from Long Island and I just had a landscaper put in a row of green giant aborvitae.Within a week ... A: Most nurseries have a policy of replacing trees that die within the first year. I would go back to ... | |
| cypress tree roots | 7/2/2007 |
| Q: I've have a large bald cypress tree in my front yard, about 20 to 30 feet tall. The roots or ... A: Knee production is usually a sign of a wet area. The bald cypress develops its knees growing in wet ... | |
| White Pine Trees | 6/28/2007 |
| Q: I planted 18 white pine trees about 6 weeks ago in my back yard in Milford, DE (sandy soil). All ... A: Confers have tow sets of needles on them. Sometimes during the year the old set will drop. Drought ... | |
| white pine pests? | 6/27/2007 |
| Q: We live on Cape Cod in Massachusetts. There are 'blobs' of sap all over the bottom 3 feet of the ... A: Sounds like bark beetles. I would spray the trunk of the tree as high as you can reach with an ... | |
| transplanting my bald cypress | 5/23/2007 |
| Q: My husband wants to move our 3 1/2year old bald cypress because he feels a neighboring tree is ... A: Check the soil around the tree down to a couple of inches if it is dry water with 1 inch of ... | |
| cypress | 5/16/2007 |
| Q: We have 12 cypress trees surrounding our yard in Maryland. They are about 15 years old. Two ... A: Several diseases are becoming more common on cypress. These include Seiridium and Botryosphaeria ... | |
| Douglas Firs in Trouble | 5/16/2007 |
| Q: About 5 or 6 years ago, I purchased 3 large, mature, Douglas Firs, and had them professionally ... A: Conifers prefer well-drained soils with a neutral to slightly acid pH. And maybe your soil is acid ... | |
| Bagworms | 5/15/2007 |
| Q: Last year, bagworms caused considerable damage to my blue spruce before I noticed them and sprayed ... A: I would wait until you see the bags before spraying. Bagworms have a single generation per year and ... | |
| pine tree transplanting | 5/12/2007 |
| Q: I've transplanted afeww pinetrees during the winter (Dec-Feb) And I've lost them all (died). I take ... A: I do not know what you did with the other trees but here is the proper way to transplant the pines. ... | |
| Transplanting small evergreens | 5/12/2007 |
| Q: I have several small evergreens around my property that I would like to transplant in and around the ... A: I would not prune them until they have been in the new spot for a year. This will give them time to ... | |
| Italian cypress - how far should I plant it from the wall | 5/9/2007 |
| Q: how far do I need to plant my italian cypress from the wall/house? Thank you very much in advance. ... A: The will grow to a height: 40 to 60 feet and this is too much of a tree to be only three feet from ... | |
| Italian cypress - how far should I plant it from the wall | 5/9/2007 |
| Q: how far do I need to plant my italian cypress from the wall/house? Thank you very much in advance. A: The foliage of Italian cypress extend about 10-15 feet from the trunk the roots on will extend ... | |
| transplanting my bald cypress | 5/9/2007 |
| Q: My husband wants to move our 3 1/2year old bald cypress because he feels a neighboring tree is ... A: Bald cypress may be planted either in the spring or the fall. Deciduous plants may be moved in the ... | |
| Pine tree roots | 5/7/2007 |
| Q: I have a 60 foot pine tree in my back yard. Two large roots on different sides of the tree about 12 ... A: Cutting 50-70% of the pines roots will more than likely kill the tree. You will have to balance ... | |
| Pine tree roots | 5/6/2007 |
| Q: I have a 60 foot pine tree in my back yard. Two large roots on different sides of the tree about 12 ... A: Pines have a tap root and cutting some of the side roots will not greatly effect stability of the ... | |
| Thuja Green Giant arborvitae | 5/6/2007 |
| Q: I live in the Shenandoah valley of Virginia and I'm interested in a tree that will grow fast, give ... A: Yes Thuja Green Giant would be good planting for a fast screen effect. Spacing will not effect the ... | |
| redwoods | 5/5/2007 |
| Q: I was putting in a french about five feet from a grove of redwoods. Two readwoods growing out of ... A: A tree that size will have a good root system and the soil is wet enough to allow the remaining ... | |
| Planting near a large pine tree | 5/5/2007 |
| Q: We have a ~60-foot pine in the front yard (northwest exposure) that's all by itself - just the one ... A: A pines root system extends about 1 1/2 the width of the branches. Planting 25-30 feet away from a ... | |
| Is thuja occidentails and emerald cypress the same tree? | 5/3/2007 |
| Q: I am looking to plant a cedar as hedge coverage and was wondering if these are the same tree. If ... A: One of the varities of Thuja occidentalis is emerald green. Thuja occidentalis 'Smaragd' (also ... | |
| yellow, needle dropping pine tree | 5/2/2007 |
| Q: I have a pine (an east Texas variety) in my from yard that had been dropping needles for months. It ... A: Pines do have the habit of dropping needles over time. They have two sets of needles and as the new ... | |
| Seperating two pine trees | 4/28/2007 |
| Q: Several years ago I planted two small pine trees close together. Today they are about 6 and 8 feet ... A: It is possible BUT will take a lot of work. Both will have to be dug up and the root systems ... | |
| pine tree roots | 4/27/2007 |
| Q: I have several pine trees (30 ft) within five (5) feet of my house foundation. Ive noteced roots ... A: Normally pine roots tend to go down into the soil instead of spreading out.With pines there is ... | |
| leyland cypress or hemlocks? | 4/27/2007 |
| Q: We are planning to plant a privacy hedge this month. I can't decide which would be better for the ... A: Very similar to Green giant with some differences. Either would be good for the hedge effect. It is ... | |
| leyland cypress or hemlocks? | 4/26/2007 |
| Q: We are planning to plant a privacy hedge this month. I can't decide which would be better for the ... A: I would not recommend either both have pest problems. I would instead recommend Thuja Green Giant, ... | |
| Cedar Brandon | 4/25/2007 |
| Q: I have a 10' Brandon Cedar in my front yard that I wish to move. Is it safe to move it or will the ... A: Although all trees and shrubs can be moved in either spring or fall, there are some which establish ... | |
| conifer leaning to one side | 4/25/2007 |
| Q: one of my conifers is leaning to one side,it was close to another conifer the side nearer to the ... A: Pines will lose their needles and self prune the limbs that are shaded. This sounds like what is ... | |
| Landscaping under evergreens | 4/24/2007 |
| Q: We have an old, very tall Spruce tree that we are considering installing a low wall/planter box ... A: As long as you do not add more then 3-4 inches of soil around the tree trunk and keep the soil from ... | |
| pruning mugo pine? | 4/23/2007 |
| Q: I have three mugo pines in my front yard. Two are small (2' or so), but the third is nearly 6' tall ... A: If they are "far too large for the area. I would recommend replacing them while they are small. BUT ... | |
| Planting emerald green aborvita | 4/23/2007 |
| Q: I'm Located in Rochester NY. I'm planting 25 Emerald Green Arborvitae on one side of my back yard. ... A: I would not fertilize them at all for the first year. The roots need to get established and the ... | |
| Transplanting young pine trees | 4/22/2007 |
| Q: I live in the Black Hills of South Dakota ( 6,000 feet in elevation). I have many pine trees, 2 ... A: The time, which is generally successful, is late summer and early fall. Trees are beginning to slow ... | |
| leyland pines turning brown | 4/22/2007 |
| Q: last fall I purchashed a house that had a lot leyland pines. one of the trees was totally brown and ... A: Leyland cypress (x Cupressocyparis leylandii) has become increasingly popular as a landscape tree in ... | |
| sick pinetree | 4/21/2007 |
| Q: I have 9 pinetrees and 7 of them have a problem. There are alot of small holes in the bark. I ... A: I assume the foliage is still green --if so the holes are more than likely being made by a ... | |
| Pine trees | 4/18/2007 |
| Q: I am hopping that you can help me with my pine needle situation. I live in a townhouse and along my ... A: The idea of mulch is to keep anything from growing under it--pine needles work well for this. You ... | |
| italian cypress root system | 4/9/2007 |
| Q: I need to know about the root system of the italian cypress to find out if planting it anywhere near ... A: Most trees have problems with sewer lines. The foliage of Italian cypress extend about 10-15 feet ... | |
| Thujas | 3/30/2007 |
| Q: Are Thujas and Italian Cypress the same tree? I am buying some Thujas and they told me to plant ... A: No they are not the same tree--they both belong to the family Cupressaceae. The family is broken ... | |
| leyland cypress | 3/29/2007 |
| Q: We bought several Leyland Cypress and planted all at the same time. 2 have turned brown, although ... A: Yes the water from the pool is high in chemicals that damage plants. Even the grass may turn a ... | |
| Blue Spruce | 3/27/2007 |
| Q: I have several blue spruces that line the back of my yard. The trees are all approximately 16' in ... A: That sounds like a good solution--prune the lower branches Whenever removing limbs greater than 1 ... | |
| mugo pine | 3/18/2007 |
| Q: I live in St. Louis MO and I was burning back my maiden grass and the 3ft. mugo pine next to it ... A: About the only thing you can do is water it and wait to see if it was seriously damaged by the fire. ... | |
| Ball Pine roots | 3/7/2007 |
| Q: My Ball Pine tree roots have formed knots on top of the ground that now makes it almost impossible ... A: You can not cut the tops off the roots without killing or damaging the tree. I would put fill soil ... | |
| constructing asphalt paths near older trees | 2/25/2007 |
| Q: The town of New Canaan, Ct. has bought an estate and is now proposing to put an 8' wide asphalt path ... A: Yes the pathways have a high chance to damage the existing trees if not done properly. I would ... | |
| Italian Cypress | 2/11/2007 |
| Q: I purchased 15 potted 6" holiday Italian Cypress trees after X-mas and planted them in my yard ... A: I see two main problems-- 1.Most plants should be planted in the spring after the last frost--this ... | |
| Western red Cedar | 1/30/2007 |
| Q: How close can I excavate to a cedar tree without damaging the root system? Is there a standard width ... A: An approximate rule of thumb is to use a root ball 20 times the diameter of the trunk (as measured ... | |
| Base of trees | 1/27/2007 |
| Q: How much,(if any) fill can you place around the base of pine trees without killing them ? A: Very very little! A tree has a flare at the base of the trunk if the fill is over this flare the ... | |
| THUJA PLICATA - GREEN GIANT | 1/14/2007 |
| Q: Will the Thuza Green Giant have any long term problems from growing together being planted that ... A: If you want a hedge the 4-5 feet is great. Over time you will have a continue green Hedge instead of ... | |
| Cypress Roots - Follow-up | 1/4/2007 |
| Q: You previously answered someone's question about an Italian cypress whose roots penetrated her ... A: You should not have a problem with the roots with a concrete pool. The walls would act as a barmier ... | |
| Blue Spruce | 1/2/2007 |
| Q: More than ten years ago my son brought a Colorado Blue Spruce seedling home from school. It was ... A: You should have not problems with Colorado Blue Spruce root system and the foundation. When mature ... | |
| Thuja green giant | 12/27/2006 |
| Q: I am looking for a fast growing privacy tree, would the Thuja green giant grow in Ontario Canada? A: It will grow in hardiness growing zones 3-9 in Canada. These zones are based on temperature ... | |
| Pinecone | 12/20/2006 |
| Q: When I was twelve, my family went out west to California for vacation. We went to Sequoia National ... A: I do not think it was either --the size of the sequoia cone is about the size of a chicken egg--the ... | |
| Leyland cypress impending doom? | 12/3/2006 |
| Q: Many of my Leyland Cypress trees that were planted last fall have turned brown at the base, thinning ... A: As long as they have green foliage I would give them a chance to recover. Sounds like a combination ... | |
| Leland Cypress Trees | 11/30/2006 |
| Q: I live in BC, Canada and we just had a huge snowstorm - very unusual for us! A Leland Cypress ... A: If you can try to push the tree into the upright position and brace it there. May have to use a ... | |
| Pine tree roots | 11/14/2006 |
| Q: I'm planning to built a brick/concrete patio and I have a 30 foot pine tree in Southern California. ... A: It depends on how close to the tree trunk the roots are cut. This will determine the amount of the ... | |
| Pine Tree Roots | 11/12/2006 |
| Q: I live in South Eastern North Carolina and have large pine trees (3) next to my drvie within 3 - 8 ... A: Generally pine tree roots do not cause cracks in drives but can cause the cement to be pushed up. If ... | |
| tree management | 11/12/2006 |
| Q: Is there a chemical that can be put on arborvitae in order to stop their growth? I would like to ... A: One growth regulator is Atrimec Trim shrubs to shape, leaving at least two pairs of expanded leaves ... | |
| Transplanting pine tree | 11/9/2006 |
| Q: I would like to move a pine tree from one part of my backyard to another. I have never done this ... A: The main problem with transplanting trees is to dig a large enough root ball so the tree can ... | |
| root system of a Leyland Cypress | 11/6/2006 |
| Q: I a Leyland Cypress considered a bush or a Tree? Why ? I was wondering the root system structure of ... A: Generally any plant that normally reaches a height of over 15 feet is a tree. Leland can be pruned ... | |
| redwood trees | 11/6/2006 |
| Q: how much room do i need if planting redwood along a fence? I have approximate 3 feet between my ... A: Redwoods have swallow root systems but they spread about 2-3 times the width of the crown so 3 feet ... | |
| pine southern maine | 11/4/2006 |
| Q: I have a black pine that is being killed by what appears to be little 1/2 inch long worms, or ... A: There are many insects the can be found under the bark of dead or dying trees most of them are not ... | |
| Dying White Pine...Three Times! | 10/22/2006 |
| Q: I've surrounded our one-acre home site with White Pine trees, about seventeen in all. There is one ... A: Sounds like something environmental wrong with the micro site where the pine was planted. Without ... | |
| Transplanting pine trees | 10/19/2006 |
| Q: Jim, I will be transplanting ten pine trees this weekend. What is the best way to do this? How ... A: It depends on the size of the trees. The root ball should be 12 inches wide for every inch of ... | |
| Mugo Pine trimming | 10/1/2006 |
| Q: Mr. Hyland, I read the response from Rick Hern about trimming a mugo pine. Looking awkward is not my ... A: The best way is to pluck off the new growth, when it first comes out. This will slow its growth way ... | |
| white pines | 10/1/2006 |
| Q: We use a lot of weed killer. Will that effect the the health of a large white pine? 40 feet? How ... A: It depends on the type of herbicide used and its mode of action. Lawn fertilizer that are "weed and ... | |
| Leland Cypress | 9/28/2006 |
| Q: Can a leland cypress be planted on the slope of a hill? We will be using them in full sun to serve ... A: Yes they can be planted on the slope of a hill and the spol;e of the ditch. The important thing is ... | |
| caterpillas eating my pines | 9/27/2006 |
| Q: i have small green, black spotted caterpillars eating my mugo pines....they have already consumed ... A: These are called pine sawflies. They are actually not real caterpillars but the lavae form of a fly. ... | |
| Pine Tree Removal Near House Foundation | 9/26/2006 |
| Q: I have a beautiful large pine tree (about 35 feet) that grows at the corner of my house foundation, ... A: Normally pine roots tend to go down into the soil instead of spreading out.With pines there is ... | |
| Leyland Cypress trees | 9/25/2006 |
| Q: Yes I just bought four - two foot cypress trees and planted them about three feet away from the side ... A: By all means move it. This is a fast-growing evergreen when young and will quickly outgrow its space ... | |
| italian cypress | 9/18/2006 |
| Q: I've been looking at planting a screen along a clear fence row and came across the italin cypress. ... A: Central NC is in the range of italian cypress and sounds like it would be a good tree for the space ... | |
| Leyland Cyprus Tree Root System | 9/14/2006 |
| Q: We have three leyland cyprus tree close to our house. They are in the height range of 15-20 feet. ... A: The biggest problem with moving tree is the size of the root ball neededd for the tree to survive. ... | |
| Redwood bark damage, Oregon | 9/13/2006 |
| Q: I am buying a house with a huge, beautiful redwood about 15' from the side of the house. At its ... A: The tree will heal itself but to help it I would cut the loose bark back to the wound. Do not put ... | |
| Pine tree roots | 9/4/2006 |
| Q: We want to level off the ground around or pine trees. How much soil can we add around the trees? ... A: Several large roots grow downward to support the tree, but 90 percent of a tree's roots occupy the ... | |
| old cypress | 9/2/2006 |
| Q: Besides the old cypress, we need to make ten f00t deep excavation and then we need to build a ... A: Trees are never the same shape below ground as they are above, so it is difficult to predict the ... | |
| italian cypress trees roots | 9/2/2006 |
| Q: I live in Southern California. Recently I drained the water from my swimming pool onto the lawn next ... A: First you need to determine how far out the roots will be. This is called the Protected Root Zone, ... | |
| killing a conifer | 8/29/2006 |
| Q: would it be possible to kill a conifer without cutting it down ? A: The easiest way is to take an axe and cut a 1 inch slice of the bark all the way around the tree ... | |
| Skyrocket Juniper/zone 4/Omaha | 8/10/2006 |
| Q: I have had Skyrocket Junipers for about 7 years and within the last two weeks about 5 of them look ... A: I would say it was the drought--I think Omaha like other parts of the US was below normal for ... | |
| Leland Cypress - Brown & Dying | 8/10/2006 |
| Q: I have read the other posts regarding LCyps turning brown,however, I need to be sure about my newly ... A: Sounds like spider mites. These will suck the plant juices out of the needles and form a silky ... | |
| Bald Cyprus | 8/10/2006 |
| Q: We live west of Chicago and had a bad drought last summer. The tree seemed fine. Also a worker cut ... A: Any time you cut the roots of a tree it will react either by dropping some of its leaves or ... | |
| leland cypress | 8/8/2006 |
| Q: I need to replace some privacy trees and am thinking of the leland cypress. My covenants only allow ... A: Leland cypress is a good choice. But it will have to be pruned to keep it at 12 feet or smaller. ... | |
| bagworms | 8/8/2006 |
| Q: Location is in Southern Illinois near Mt. Vernon. Problem is bagworms on cypress and other ... A: If only a few small trees or shrubs are infested, picking the bags off by hand and disposing of them ... | |
| blue spruce infestation | 8/6/2006 |
| Q: We live in MD, and have a Blue Spruce about 7 feet tall. It has clumps of brown pine cone shaped ... A: These are Spruce spider mites. Mite feeding can cause premature loss of needles leading to twig and ... | |
| pine tree worm | 8/4/2006 |
| Q: We live Southeast Ohio. We have a blue spruce that is being killed by worms. The are starting from ... A: These are bagworms. The insect caterpillar lives in the bag and eats the needles and makes the bag ... | |
| Pine Tree | 8/4/2006 |
| Q: I live outside of Roanoke, Virginia and I have had several large pine trees that have turned brown ... A: You need to determine what is killing these trees--it could be anything from drougt to bark beetles. ... | |
| Pruning pine type trees | 8/3/2006 |
| Q: My aunt has two blue pine type trees which she had hoped would grow up into column-like shapes. ... A: If you prune pine limbs back to the trunk they will not grow back. You can prune the outer ends of ... | |
| Bagworms | 7/26/2006 |
| Q: Help! Bagworms are devouring my beautiful Colorado Blue Spruce. I have picked off as many as I ... A: The key to controlling older bagworms in the larger bags is to make sure all the foliage is ... | |
| Thuja Green Giant Life Expectancy | 7/26/2006 |
| Q: I recently read the Q&A on the life expectancy of Leyland Cypress (~15-20 yrs due to susceptibility ... A: No one is sure of the life expectancy of Thuja Green Giant since it ahs not been around for to long. ... | |
| Leland Cypress Trees | 7/26/2006 |
| Q: I have approx 10-12, very large, leland cypress trees along the border of my yard. These trees were ... A: No it sound like just normal shedding of older needles. As the older needles are shaded from the new ... | |
| Bald Cyprus pests | 7/26/2006 |
| Q: I have a bald cyprus that is about 12 to 15 feet tall that has started showing signs of pest ... A: Sounds like cypress webworm. Like most insects of this type these can be controlled by using a ... | |
| planting redwoods | 7/25/2006 |
| Q: i brought back redwood seeds from california and i want to see if i can grow one. i live in ... A: Generally I would say you will have a low sucess rate--first the seed have a low germination rate ... | |
| Norwegian pine and ants | 7/24/2006 |
| Q: My tree guy tells me that I should cut down my 2 beautiful Norwegian pines because the ants are ... A: Ants will not kill a mature tree. The ants are more tham likely feeding on insects or just making ... | |
| Transplanting Leland Cypress Trees | 7/23/2006 |
| Q: I am writing to you from Northern Virginia. I have a 2 year old Leland Cypress Tree, approximately 7 ... A: I would transplant it now while it is small but wait until this fall. When the hardwood trees loose ... | |
| leyland cypress | 7/19/2006 |
| Q: I would like to transplant a leyland cypress. It has been in the ground for about a year and is four ... A: Early fall --when the hardwood trees start to turn would be the best time to transplant this tree. ... | |
| transplanting a 100 ft pine tree | 7/1/2006 |
| Q: first of all, 1.can i cut off a branch , and root it with ,root pouder and plant the cutting? i ... A: Rooting of pines is not easy but can be done. I would recommend gathering cones and letting them dry ... | |
| transplanting a 100 ft pine tree | 6/29/2006 |
| Q: i live in erie pa, and there is to be some new construction, and there is a ---100 ft pine tree, ... A: The easy answer is No it can not be transplanted. The problem is the size. To properly transplant a ... | |
| Leylandii as mulch? | 6/26/2006 |
| Q: I'm in the UK near Salisbury Wiltshire on well-cultivated sandy alkaline soil. Six months ago I had ... A: Yes you should have no problems with using the leyland material. Sometimes if you use fresh chips ... | |
| bald cyprus | 6/24/2006 |
| Q: We are in severe droought in northern Texas, Plano arxea. We have not been watering trees as we ... A: Bald cypress can be infested with spider mites. Spider mites are a pest that attack a wide variety ... | |
| Growing Trees in Minimal Sun Conditions | 6/11/2006 |
| Q: Mr Hyland, I am a homeowner who's property abuts an industrial park, bank parking lot. I have ... A: Nelly Stevens holly is a excellent choice. It wil get taller than the 8-10 feet but can be pruned to ... | |
| Transplanting tree | 6/11/2006 |
| Q: My husband gave me a evergreen tree for Christmas, and since we live in Ontario Canada near Toronto ... A: It depends on what species of evergreen you have. A native evergreen will survive the winters and ... | |
| leyland cypress | 5/30/2006 |
| Q: we have five leyland cypress trees that are 17 years old and 70 ft tall, the lower branches seem to ... A: Due to its being susceptable to several diseases the life expectancy of leland cypress is relaticely ... | |
| watering of bald cyprus trees | 5/25/2006 |
| Q: we live in edgewood texas. soil is sandy. we bought a bald cyprus tree from a tree farm. we are ... A: Soil moisture is especially important during the first three years following transplanting. Studies ... | |
| italian cypress in central florida | 5/24/2006 |
| Q: I planted 4 Italian cypress trees, about 8 feet each , about 3 months ago, they seemed to be doing ... A: Spider mites also attack pines, junipers, arborvitae and pyracantha. They especially go for ... | |
| Leland Cypress - turning brown | 5/17/2006 |
| Q: I have a few 15' Leland Cypress that were planted about two months ago. They seem to be turning ... A: Conifers shed their leaves from the older first(these are the ones on the inner part of the ... | |
| injury to leland cypress | 5/15/2006 |
| Q: Recently my neighbor let her grandson drive their golf cart (not sure why because the child is about ... A: Young trees will recover if they have not been broken off. It should not have any problem beyond a ... | |
| Dying Norway Pines-Help!!! | 5/2/2006 |
| Q: I live in Southern Minnesota. Last spring we had seven 30 ft tall red pines transplanted to our ... A: I am not real sure what is could be, I would suggest you contact the Minn. Division of Forestry and ... | |
| Pine turning brown | 4/28/2006 |
| Q: I'm located in Southern New Jersey and have a short needle pine (can't remember what kind) that was ... A: The first couple of months are the critical ones the roots were damaged so if you hit a dry spell ... | |
| Conifers indoors | 12/17/2005 |
| Q: I live in Canada. I'd like to know if it's possible to keep any conifers indoors all year long. I ... A: Some conifers can be used as houseplants and some species survive indoor conditions quite well. This ... | |
| Fir/topping off | 11/18/2005 |
| Q: Jim, I have a very large Fir tree about 90 feet in my very small suburban back yard (50X70). It is ... A: It is feasible BUT I recommmend high NOT to top your tree. The growth of a tree is from the top ... | |
| Eatern White Pin Planting | 11/7/2005 |
| Q: Jim, I am in the process of maintaing some trees which were planted at my place here in NJ. The ... A: They maybe under going a shock from the planting process. I would back off the watering--They only ... | |
| Tree and shrub fertilization | 6/28/2005 |
| Q: I live on a modestly tree'd lot in central NJ and we have several doug firs, blue spruce and ... A: Generally mature tree do not need fertilizing but if you want to yiou can use a general fertilizer-- ... | |
| Pine tree | 5/26/2005 |
| Q: I live near Hershey, PA and I had a pine tree that was struck with lightning about 2 years ago, It ... A: Pines usually do pretty well after a lightning strike. The problem maybe the fact that the roots ... | |
| blue spruce | 5/5/2005 |
| Q: I just bought eight 10 to 12 foot tall blue spruce. They were delivered bare root! I had no idea ... A: Mulch around them with a good mulch about 4 inches thick and out to about 2 feet around the tree. ... | |
| arborvitea | 4/29/2005 |
| Q: What can I do to make my recently planted emerald green arborvitea grow vigorously. I live in ... A: You have done everyhting right in the large dug hole and mulching. I would not do anything else for ... | |
| Dying Norway Spruce | 4/25/2005 |
| Q: I had a large Norway Spruce planted in my yard last September. It has a trunk approx. 4 inches in ... A: I think you may have just winter injury but I would suggest you contact the Wicconsin Forestry State ... | |
| dying pines | 3/3/2005 |
| Q: Mr. Hyland: Most foresters I know dread tree pathology questions because there is so much variation ... A: Yes it is White Pine Blister Rust. Any disease that has the name "rust' associated with it has two ... | |
| western red cedar | 2/27/2005 |
| Q: You may or may not be able to help me with this one. I live in burlington, ontario which is ... A: The Native Range is a little West of you. Individual trees can be grown most anywhere unless the ... | |
| identifying evergreen type | 2/8/2005 |
| Q: I live in the St. Louis, MO area and want to identify an evergreen tree that I see frequently in ... A: I suggest you contact the MO Department of Forestry and they should be able to ID the tree. The ... | |
| Dying Pine Tree | 2/2/2005 |
| Q: First off, thanks for any insight you might be able to provide. I have three pine trees located in ... A: I could not get the picture. This could be several things from insects or disease to just "normal" ... | |
| alberta spruce | 1/26/2005 |
| Q: i live in northern nj,and have bought a few 3ft alberta spruce trees from jackson and perkins,can ... A: The most important thing is to keep the roots from freezing and to water them occasionaly. I would ... | |
| Spruce Bud Worm | 1/18/2005 |
| Q: Jim; I have a large Spruce tree in my backyard and it is showing signs that look like Spruce Bud ... A: Here is a link to a publication on Spruce Bud ... | |
| Planting Norway Spruce | 11/16/2004 |
| Q: We live in the Mountains of NW NJ. We built a log home on over 3 acres 8 years ago. We are set ... A: Norway spruce should do well there as long as the soil is not too wet. They will grow in the shade ... | |
| Dying tree? | 10/31/2004 |
| Q: About 3 months ago, we dug a large hole for a pool near a 20-25 foot pine tree. We cut into the ... A: Yes I would say the tree is dying. If the tree is as you described, it sounds like it is not going ... | |
| how to cut a pine tree | 10/13/2004 |
| Q: As a new homeowner I notice there was a lot of neglect to the house. I have a pine tree right next ... A: Pines do drop needles--they have two sets of needles-one year old and two year old. The two year old ... | |
| Yellowing white pines | 10/13/2004 |
| Q: I recently planted three white pines around my house. I live in the Roanoke VA area and we have a ... A: What you discribe may be normal shedding of the needles. I would suggest you call the Va. Department ... | |
| Southern Woods | 9/28/2004 |
| Q: I am completing a manuscript that is set in Texas, Memorial Park to be specific. Can you tell me ... A: I suggest you contact the Parks department of the City of Houston. They were in the process of ... | |
| weevils | 9/28/2004 |
| Q: We have a large hedge of castlewellin gold conifers. One of them has lots of brown in it and I think ... A: There are a couple of pests of this tree--Bagworms and cypress canker. Bagworms are insects that ... | |
| Leland Cypress Trees | 9/13/2004 |
| Q: I have 43 Leland Cypress trees that enclose my backyard. I just purchased this property in May of ... A: Leland Cypress can have several things wrong and without seeing the signs of damage it would be hard ... | |
| removing cedars | 7/25/2004 |
| Q: we want to plant new trees where the stumps are so i guess that means we will have to remove the ... A: With that small of trees it is not real diffucult. I would cut the roots around the stump and dig ... | |
| removing cedars | 7/23/2004 |
| Q: there are three dwarf cedars in my backyard, grouped together in a corner. they look like emerald ... A: Since the trees are only 5-6 feet tall it is an easy job to just cut them down. The method I would ... | |
| Leyland cypress trees | 7/22/2004 |
| Q: We have three leylands planted in our yard. Our soil is clay. I am wondering how often I need to ... A: There are several ways to gauge the amount of water that is put on a tree. Normally a tree needs ... | |
| leland cypress | 7/20/2004 |
| Q: We have these trees as a divider between our house and a neighbors. Can this tree be pruned to keep ... A: Think of it as giving the tree a hair cut--"just a little off the top and sides". Do not cut into ... | |
| leland cypress | 7/16/2004 |
| Q: We have these trees as a divider between our house and a neighbors. Can this tree be pruned to keep ... A: Yes, leland cypress can stand pruning and when pruned will make a good hedge. Roots of trees can ... | |
| trees, ie palms | 6/26/2004 |
| Q: Yours is the closest catagory to trees at Allexperts so here goes: The tree that produces dates and ... A: As far as I know they are all from the family Palmae. There are about 2,500 species worldwide in ... | |
| Blue Spruce | 6/25/2004 |
| Q: What can I plant under a blue spruce tree? Grass doesn't do to well there and I would like to have ... A: Here are a few suggestions: How far are the lower branches off the ground? What height plants are ... | |
| needles | 6/20/2004 |
| Q: I recently moved to the country with a large yard underneath 90% Ponderosa Pine and 10% Oaks in ... A: Pine needles are used as mulch to keep weeds and grasses from coming up. So it all depends on what ... | |
| Spruce Chips for Garden Pathways | 5/11/2004 |
| Q: I hope you can help. I have access to free spruce chips from a local lumber mill and I would like ... A: Ants are not attracted to spruce chips. Consider yourself lucky to have access to free chips. For ... | |
| Italian Cyprus | 2/13/2004 |
| Q: I am looking for something to put into very large pots to place around our swimming pool for ... A: I would get dwarf Cypress. they grow about 10-15 feet and are slow growing--would work in a large ... | |
| Pine Tree | 10/8/2003 |
| Q: Is there an effective way to kill a 50' loblolly pine? I have one in my backyard in an area where I ... A: Pines are not that hard to kill. You can either girdle the trunk cutting down to the wood or take a ... | |
| Pine tree removal advice | 7/25/2003 |
| Q: Jim, I have half of a large pine tree laying in my yard due to a high wind storm a couple of days ... A: A common size of chainsaw is about a 16 inch blade. This is large enough to cut this size tree. BUT ... | |
| Saving a pine tree - ants | 5/12/2003 |
| Q: I purchased a lot with a large pine tree in the backyard that provides a lot of shade. It is about ... A: First the ants will not kill the tree-they a being attracted to the wound and sap from the tree. ... | |
| Pinecones | 4/20/2003 |
| Q: There is a pinetree (white, I think) in my front yard that came up as a volunteer about 4 or 5 years ... A: There are trees that are male or female but white pine is not one of these species. Trees produce ... | |
| moving pines and cedars | 3/8/2002 |
| Q: Jim, about 7 years ago I planted some young cedars and pines along the front of our property. When ... A: Moving trees 10 feet tall is quite a job and the success rate goes down as the tree size goes up. I ... | |
| Spruce trees | 11/15/2001 |
| Q: Well, my spruce trees are starting to pop out from the advice you gave me back on September 24/01. ... A: When it gets below freezing I would move them inside and under indirect light would be good. I would ... | |
| Pine/Spruce Cones | 9/24/2001 |
| Q: How do you start growing a Spruce or Pine from its cone? A: Like all conifers Spruce and pine produce seeds in cones. The first thing to do is the air dry the ... | |
| caterpillars eating pine needles | 9/10/2001 |
| Q: I live in a rural area in southern Indiana near the Ohio River and have numerous small pines on my ... A: Sounds like the "caterpillars" you discribed are Sawflies. I base this on the fact that the only ... | |
| Dying Pine?? | 4/28/2001 |
| Q: we just moved into a new development and the developer planted an evergreen on each property. Our ... A: Sounds like the tree was not planted properly and the air killed some of the roots causing the ... | |
| Pines and Firs? | 2/19/2001 |
| Q: Im doing homework and have been trying to find out for an hour the difference between a Pine Tree ... A: Both are confers but pines have needles in groups of 2 to 6 and firs have single needles. They are ... | |
| Harvesting Pinecones | 1/14/2001 |
| Q: I would like information on how I can harvest pinecones from any foresty service. Or where can I buy ... A: I assume you want the cones and not the seed. Here in Alabama we have seed orchards and harvest the ... | |
| 5" "SS" European Tree | 12/16/2000 |
| Q: I bought a small tree at wal-mart the other day as a gift for my wife, and can't find any good ideas ... A: I am assuming that this time of year you may be talking about a live Christmas tree??? If so it most ... | |
| leylandii roots | 11/2/2000 |
| Q: I have several conifers edging my garden,but the roots are distorting the wall adjacent.If I take ... A: Probabally not. The best way would be cut the roots with a trench along the wall this would keep the ... | |
| Leland Cyprus trees | 9/19/2000 |
| Q: My row (200 ft) of Leland Cyprus trees about 8 yrs old started showing dying from inside to end of ... A: Do not know much about Leland Cypress. It sounds like it may just be shading of the inter leaves and ... | |
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