AboutJim Hyland Expertise I am an expert in Forestry, Forest Entomology, Forest Pest Control, and Forest Health. Extensive knowledge in Identification of insects and diseases of trees. Expert on Bark beetles and other insects that attack forests. Also a Registrated Forester with extensive knowledge in the management and care of forests.
Experience 34 years as State Pest Management Chief in a Southern state. Extensive knowledge in Forestry.
BS with major in Forest Management and Entomology Registered Forester Certified Pesticide Appicator
Question i have two arizona ash trees about two years old that refuse to grow. we live in southern new mexico, so they get watered deep 2 or 3 times a week. they don't appear to have any type of disease, any suggestions?
Answer Hardwood trees tend to grow a root system before they put on much height growth. If the foliage is green and healthy looking this is more than likely what is happening. You can try to fertilize the tree with 10-10-10 fertilize at the rate of 1 lb of fertilizer per inch of trunk diameter scattered around the tree and watered in good. This should speed up the growth process.
