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Environmental factors and damage 114
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Insects and pests 131
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It is likely that it will get larger and grow faster in soil than in a pot. However, genetically, it...

Environmental factors and damage

Yes, we are able to prune evergreen trees. If you are interested in an estimate, please feel free to...

Environmental factors and damage

Typically not. These are weak pathogens that take advantage of an already weakened tree. It would be...

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Plant health care

Tree diseases

The treatment for Phytophthora Canker is applied directly to the bark at and surrounding the site wh...

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Plant health care

Tree diseases

Japanese maples have a lot of variation based on their cultivar. As a general rule, Japanese maples ...

Environmental factors and damage

It is not recommended to top any tree, however some specific reduction cuts could be of benefit in c...

Environmental factors and damage

Tree management and consulting

The holes that you see lined in the bark are most likely sapsucker holes. These birds go after water...

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Plant health care

Insects and pests

There is no good way of controlling squirrels. Metal on the trunk really does not help.

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Plant health care

Insects and pests

My recommendations for you would be to provide it with a good fertilizer this fall and spring to pro...

Environmental factors and damage

It really depends on the size and location at the time of the planting. However, staking, if perform...

Environmental factors and damage

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Frequently asked questions

How large will a Bonfire Patio Peach tree planted in the ground get?

Can you prune evergreens?

Can slime flux or wetwood kill a tree?

How is Phytophthora Canker treated?

Why do my Japanese maples have so much color variation?

Can I top off a Leland cypress to make the body fill out?

My mature Bartlett Pear tree has hundreds of lined holes in its bar?

Squirrels are stripping branches off my sugar maple, leaving one side thin. How can I stop them?

Why are multiple trees in my yard dying?

When planting a new red maple tree, should you stake the tree?

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