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| Ashe Juniper not doing well in San Antonio April 08, 2010 A large ash juniper (mountain cedar) in my yard appears to be sick or dying. Approximately 1/4 of the canopy has very sparse needles/green foliage stuff and shaggier than normal bark. It's not brown ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Solution for wet area near fence April 07, 2010 I just moved into a house that is 10 years old on the north side of Houston, Texas. When it rains the water pools about 1 to 3 inches deep around the beds with trees (pine, sweet gum and chinaberry) ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Is it wise to cut suckers from live oak branches in April in Austin April 07, 2010 My live oak branches are filling with suckers and I would like to cut them now, April. Is that wise? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Trees blooming white in East Tennessee in April April 07, 2010 What kind of tree is blooming now, 4\6\10 in the mountains of east TN. They have white blooms? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Shrubs and trees to protect beehives in Godley TX April 06, 2010 Dear Mr. Smarty Plants, Is there a (relatively) fast growing native small tree or large shrub (NOT cedar) that tolerates Johnson County clay, full sun, sometimes damp and sometimes dry soil with no... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Philadelphus ernestii under live oak in Pflugerville TX April 05, 2010 Will Philadelphus ernestii thrive in the root zone of live oak, or would the oak inhibit its growth? I'd like to plant it just at the edge of the canopy. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Native trees that will thrive in Amarillo, TX April 04, 2010 I need help in finding native Texas trees that will do well in Amarillo's low water and extreme temps. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Texas ash tree splitting in Denton TX April 03, 2010 I have a Texas ash tree that's splitting in its center and need some info re cable tie or other techniques to fuse the crotch together. I have temporarily placed two bands of plastic cable ties just... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Tree transplants having problems in Manchaca TX April 03, 2010 I have recently transplanted a Mexican Buckeye, Chinquapin oak, and Sandpaper tree that I have been raising inside since they were seedlings. They have now developed a browning of the tips of their l... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Offer to send Bumelia to Kansas from Central Texas. April 02, 2010 If you send my email to the person who wanted the Bumelia lanuginosa (synonym: Sideroxylon langinosum), I will dig some for him/her. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Evergreen tree to provide block for treehouse in Central Texas April 02, 2010 I live close to Austin TX and need an evergreen tree to block neighbor's newly constructed, metal roof tree house. It looms over our garden and yard - can you suggest a nice evergreen tree for hot m... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Why are my lemon Cyprees trees turning Black? April 01, 2010 I have 3 lemon Cypress plants - all are about 6 feet tall. One of them has started turning black on one side - like it's been burnt. The inside of the plant is also turning black. I assume something ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| How close to a female tree will a male Possumhaw Holly need to be planted to ensure pollination in Plano, TX? April 01, 2010 I would like to plant a female Possumhaw Holly in my yard. Does a male need to be planted nearby in order for the female to have berries? If so, how close must the male tree be located? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Fast-growing evergreens for privacy in Center, TX March 30, 2010 I live in East Texas and am looking for a fast growing evergreen for a privacy screen around my backyard. The area gets partial sun and the soil has a lot of clay in it. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Shumard Oak failing to leaf out in Pflugerville TX March 27, 2010 I planted a five gallon container grown Shumard Red Oak late last October and so far this spring there is no sign of any leaves on the tree. The branches are not brittle so I don't think that the tre... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Which is best-Oklahoma Redbud or Texas Redbud in Austin? March 25, 2010 I live in Northwest Austin and would like to plant a small redbud tree in my front yard. My yard gets full sun. Which is better - the Texas redbud or the Oklahoma redbud? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Need help identifying a tree with wintergreen-flavored bark that grew in my backyard during my youth in Cumberland, RI. March 24, 2010 Growing up in Cumberland, Rhode Island (a town in the northern part of the state) there was a tree in our backyard with thin, brown peel-able bark. The bark itself had white stripes. Under the layer o... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Why is my 3 year old Redbud not flowering in San Marcos, TX? March 24, 2010 My Cercis canadensis var. mexicana, purchased at the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, is 3 years old, very robust, but has never bloomed. Any explanation? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Replacement of black willows killed by Hurricane in Nederland, TX March 23, 2010 Hurricane Ike wiped out all the native black willow trips in Texas Ornithological Birding Sanctuary in Sabine Pass and 5 miles down the road at Sea Rim Park. We had hoped that after 1 1/2 years, they ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| When does Ziziphus obtusifolia leaf and flower in Austin? March 22, 2010 Hello Mr. S.P., Do you know when the Texas buckthorn, Ziziphus obtusifolia (I believe), flowers (and leafs out) in Austin? Is there one at the Wildflower Center? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| Evergreen low litter tree for Surprise AZ March 19, 2010 Looking for a shade tree about 10-15 ft max with low litter and green all year round/full sun. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Fast-growing tree, non-toxic for horses, in Northern California March 18, 2010 Hello..I need to find a fast growing shade tree, native to California (I live in Northern California, south of San Francisco) that would be safe next to (but not in) my horses paddock. Obviously some... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Freeze damage to my Norfolk Island Pine in Houston, TX March 18, 2010 Houston, Texas experienced a rare 3-day snow event this winter that allowed snow to stay on my 20 ft. Norfolk Pine, in the ground for over 10 yrs. Every branch is now brown with all dead foliage. I ha... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Flowering problems with Mexican Plum and Mimosa in Austin, TX March 18, 2010 Greetings, My Prunus mexicana (Mexican Plum) did not produce flowers before its leaves. Can you tell me why? I was hoping to have some fruit this year. Also, as of this morning March 13. My... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Live Christmas tree in Katy, TX March 16, 2010 My husband is really bent towards having a live "Christmas tree" in the front yard. I hate to use anything non-native so I am looking for a native Texas juniper shrub or a small tree that can be tri... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Trees blooming white in Austin area March 16, 2010 3/16/10 What are the trees that are blooming white in the Austin area. They are a full tree and very prolific in the area. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Double trunks on bur oaks in Houston March 15, 2010 I am involved in a garden club propagation project. One of the trees we have had success propagating is the Bur Oak. Two of these baby Bur Oaks have multi trunks..one has two and the other has three.... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Trouble with Redbud in Illinois March 13, 2010 I have a red bud bush, we live in northern Illinois, it is shedding its bark. Is this normal or is the bush dying? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Need help with a misshapen Monterey Oak in Austin, TX March 11, 2010 In the Fall of 2008, I purchased a very tall Monterey Oak from TreeFolks at the Burger Center Sale. Since the wind was so high, all the tall trees were on the ground, and I guess that is why I did no... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Trees for barrier fence near swimming pool in West Virginia March 10, 2010 Near swimming pool, barrier fence needs to replace pine trees. Prefer blooming perennial at least 12' high,low sun exposure, minimal pruning. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Plant barrier along fence in South Central Texas March 10, 2010 Dear Mr. Smarty Plants: I want to put in an attractive, diverse but tough plant barrier to help stop my dogs from running the fence with neighboring dogs. The 5-foot, open-wire fence is far from the... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| What is the pH of Bald Cypress needles? February 24, 2010 What is the pH of Bald Cypress needles? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Privacy hedge for Dallas area February 21, 2010 We live in the Park Cities area of Dallas, and our neighbors are right on top of us. Our lot is small, but I'm looking for a privacy hedge or small tree to plant along the side of the fence. It needs... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| What are the native fruit-bearing plants in North America? February 16, 2010 What are the native fruit-bearing plants in North America? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Eastern redcedar uprooted by snow in Arlington, TX February 14, 2010 During the recent snowstorm one of our juniperus virginiana fell over with the rootball looking intact and with a lot of soil all around it.Should we try to save it? It is approximately 20 feet tall ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Drought-Tolerant Trees for South-Central Texas February 09, 2010 I would like to replace two Golden Rain Trees with native ornamentals. They should be highly drought tolerant and should not exceed 25 feet in height. They will need to be tough since they will get ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Soil for native Chilopsis linearis and Salvia greggii February 08, 2010 I want to plant a desert willow and a salvia greggii in my small lot. The developer used sandy loam to fill in the small garden in the front. I am 73 and a bit impaired. Do I really need to remove ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Why aren't all blue spruce trees blue? February 07, 2010 I have been looking at blue spruce trees recently and I have noticed at a couple tree farms that not all blue spruce look blue at all. Some that are listed as Co. Blue Spruce are very green. The sha... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Should I use wound paint when pruning my live oak tree? February 04, 2010 When trimming live oak branches, is it best to coat the wound on the tree? I have been doing this but have recently heard that it can actually be bad for the tree. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Anacacho orchid tree (Bauhinia lunarioides) and the freeze in Austin February 03, 2010 I just wanted to say that your answer in today's Austin American-Statesman about recent freeze damage to Anacacho orchid trees was right on for ours as well. We're in north central Austin and all t... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| What plants to put under an oak tree in Clover SC January 30, 2010 I have a 70 year old oak tree in my backyard and have tried to grow grass out from it with no success. I'd like to just plant some shrubs and make it a natural area now, but need advice on what I ca... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Can hazelnut trees grow in South Florida? January 30, 2010 Can Hazelnut trees grow in South Florida? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Should wax myrtle (Morella cerifera) wood be burned in a fireplace January 29, 2010 Mr. Smarty Pants, Could you please tell me if Wax Myrtle is a hardwood or softwood? Our neighbor had to cut down his as they had grown into trees from the previous owners. We would like to burn t... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Should I top my scraggly magnolia tree? No January 27, 2010 Mr.Smarty Plants, I live in Crockett,Tx. My husband and I just bought this house. In the front yard I have a very tall,scraggly magnolia tree due to trees growing up around it. We have cut some of tho... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Growing live oaks from acorns January 25, 2010 What is the best way to grow Live Oaks from acorns? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| What eats American holly bushes in winter? January 24, 2010 I live in Marlborough, MA and I was shoveling snow on January 19th and noticed how beautiful my Holly bush was covered in red berries against the new fallen snow. My husband said to me this morning (... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Landscape buffer in Bluffton SC January 21, 2010 I have to install an irrigated landscape buffer along the outside of a 6'high x 42'long privacy fence about 8' from a public sidewalk in Bluffton, SC. The property owners association requires 4' t... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Trees that aren't poisonous or don't have poisonous berries for dogs January 20, 2010 What trees are not poisonous or have poison berries for dogs? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Tall privacy hedge in Fort Worth, Texas January 15, 2010 I need a fast growing plant that reaches a height of 14 to 16 feet suitable as a privacy hedge. Prefer minimal maintenance and disease resistant. I have a 3 story condo being built behind my home in... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Cold tolerance of Anacacho Orchid Tree (Bauhinia lunarioides) January 13, 2010 I live in Austin, and I'm considering planting an Anacacho Orchid Tree. How cold tolerant is it? Would the tree have been damaged in the recent 18 degree temperatures we experienced? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Transplanting Hollies in winter January 12, 2010 I want to transplant, relocate holly trees in January. Is that ok, and what is the best holly for landscaping? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Protecting the Texas madrone from construction damage January 11, 2010 What is the best way to protect Texas Madrone trees (small, 8'-10') from damage during construction of a new home on a site with some single, some grouped Madrones? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| City tree ordinance information January 10, 2010 Dear Mr. Smarty Plants, I am writing to you in regards to city tree ordinances. I am a citizen of Grand Prairie, TX. and although the city is a Tree City, the city does not have a tree ordinance. T... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Cedar Elm trees for Rockport, TX January 08, 2010 Cedar Elm trees for the Gulf Coast area? I live alongside a fresh water lake with sandy soil that is 2 miles from the bays. Along the shoreline, I'd like to replace a Weeping Willow that is in decl... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Need help with pruning my Anacacho Orchid tree. January 04, 2010 We have an Anacacho Orchid Tree which has done so well in its location that we will need to prune it back. Please advise how much we can prune it and what time of year to do so. Thank you View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| Fruit trees for Bellville, TX January 03, 2010 Which fruit trees will withstand heat and drought in the Bellville, Texas area? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Pruning Bald Cypress in Wylie, TX January 02, 2010 I have a 6 year old bald cypress that sustained damage to the upper portion of its trunk a couple of years ago. Since that time it has grown more outward than upward and developed a rounder shape. I... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| Thorny plant for fenceline security December 23, 2009 What kind of thorny plant or vine would you suggest to place along a fence for security purposes View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Freeze damage to Mexican olive in Austin December 13, 2009 I have a Mexican Olive tree/bush. It is young - about 8 ft. tall. This last freeze in Austin made many of its leaves turn black. I got this from your database: "Its native range extends no farther... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Live oak trees dropping leaves in clumps December 08, 2009 We have several large mature Live Oak trees in our Austin TX neighborhood. Now that the rains have come back and the acorns are falling, two of our four trees are also dropping large amounts of leave... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| School children planting trees native to Oklahoma and North Texas December 07, 2009 Hello, I'll be going into grade school classrooms to teach children how to plant trees. Perhaps they will each plant a seed in a cup to take home to plant in their yard. I may even be able to get see... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Why is Rhus aromatica more deer resistant from Seattle December 07, 2009 I have a large area that I would like to cover with Rhus aromatica. My landscaper says that in his experience, Rhus typhina and glabra in this area are heavily browsed by deer. I noticed in your dat... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Will the sea water from Hurricane Ike residually affect Galveston's soil December 06, 2009 Most of the trees on Galveston Island died following Hurricane Ike, apparently as a result of the sea water that covered the island. Will the sea water that soaked the soil have a residual effect on... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| When do bigtooth maples (Acer grandidentatum) seeds mature and fall? December 04, 2009 Hello, In answer to a previous question, you said that Bigtooth Maple samaras come ripe around August-September. Recently, I went to Lost Maples State Natural Area, and in their display, it says... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Evergreen for inland San Diego, California November 28, 2009 I'm looking for an evergreen tree for my inland San Diego residence, 30 foot max height, growth speed is not important. I had decided on the carrotwood until I found your site and discovered the prob... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Need help selecting maple cultivars in Houston. November 25, 2009 I live in Houston, TX and would like to plant 2 red maples in my front yard. I know there are multiple varieties planted down here, but I can't tell which one would do best. The ones that I've come ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Will Texas madrone (Arbutus xalapensis) grow in northeast Texas? November 24, 2009 Will Texas madrones grow by Cedar Creek Lake and if so, do you know where I could purchase them "sort of" locally? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Controlling live oak sprouts in Lakeland FL November 23, 2009 We had a live oak taken down last year. We now have sprouts we cannot get rid of and they continue to multiply invading the lawn. We did not have this problem so much when the tree was there. Is ther... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Treating cuts in tree trunks November 21, 2009 We have two young trees that deer made bad cuts in the trunks. What can we put on cuts to keep bugs and disease from getting in them.? Thank you. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Red maple a casualty of Hurricane Ike in Houston November 21, 2009 We have a 3 year old Drummond Red Maple, between the sidewalk and the street in front of our house, that fell during Hurricane Ike. We replanted it. I recently noticed that the bark is severely cracke... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Will Cedar Elm seedlings resprout from the root? November 20, 2009 I have a number of cedar elm saplings coming up in a garden bed which I am planning on replanting. It is very difficult to remove the entire taproot below about 1.5 feet as I encounter rocks and heavy... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Locating a Western Soapberry Tree for Montezuma IN November 20, 2009 Hello, I hope you can help. We homeschool in Indiana (Dad is a native Texan, transplanted). We are looking for someone with a healthy, mature & fruiting Western Soapberry Tree..sapindus drumondii. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Christmas decorations on a live oak in Montrose CA November 18, 2009 Is it OK to put Christmas lights and decorations on a live oak? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Why so many acorns in Houston? November 16, 2009 My son's home in Houston has a Live Oak. This year it has dropped MILLIONs of the seed pods. This hasn't happened in the nine years of living there. Is anything wrong with it? It looks OK but he ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Small tree for yard in Columbia TN November 16, 2009 I have a somewhat small yard but the construction workers put a water and sewer drain in the middle of my yard. The sewer main is located on the far side of my property my width of yard is 60 feet wid... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Xeric landscaping walls in Mansfield TX November 15, 2009 We have two stone, concave 10 ft. high entry walls to our private street. These are each 20 ft. in length and face the west. What xeriscaping accent plants would you recommend. Also, should we crea... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Plant spacing of Cenizo in Bulverde TX November 14, 2009 How far apart should Texas sage be planted? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Where to plant the Texas Olive tree? November 11, 2009 I need to know where to plant the Texas Olive Tree, and what kind of care is required, such as watering, pruning, fertilization. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Possibility of Colorado Blue Spruce tree in Boerne TX November 11, 2009 Is it possible to plant Colorado Blue Spruce trees in the Boerne, Texas area? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Failure to thrive of newly planted magnolia in Irving TX November 10, 2009 I planted four Little Gem Magnolia (Magnolia Grandiflora) in my back yard during first week of October 2009. One of them seem to be dying because its leaves have turned very brown and the leaves are c... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| The perfect tree for San Rafael CA November 10, 2009 Want to plant a tree that is slow growing and has shallow root system that won't lift the concrete, that does not shed, and is green throughout the year. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| Planting a tulip poplar in Virginia Beach VA November 10, 2009 Hi. I would like to plant a Yellow Poplar, 'Tulip Tree' in my front yard. I will not be able to plant this tree until after November 15th. The tree will receive direct sun and will be exposed to hea... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Can a mustang grape and an oak coexist in Austin November 04, 2009 I have a healthy mustang grape vine growing on an oak in my yard. While the vine provides plenty of good food and a pleasant environment for many birds throughout the year, I feel it is overtaking the... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Are the moths in my Austin, TX live oaks harmful? November 03, 2009 It is November and my live oak trees are full of moths. What are they and are they harmful to my trees? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Need a native tree for full sun in Hockley, TX October 27, 2009 What native trees should I plant for full sun. I am building on a 1/2 acre previously used as grazing land on the original Katy prairie. I need one large shade tree, a few smaller ornamentals, and a... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Twig girdlers attacking an Elm tree in Wimberly, TX. October 27, 2009 I was looking at my small 6' cedar elm and noticed that four (4) 1/2" limbs have circle cuts a 1/8" wide completely around them and they are dead. Is this some insect or maybe a bigger critter? I h... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Native trees safe for cattle in Waller TX October 27, 2009 I have a ranch where the pastures have no trees. Can you recommend native species which as safe for cattle and relatively maintenance free? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Red maple with burnt leaves in Buda TX October 27, 2009 I planted a red maple last fall. Planted in full sun here in Buda Texas. The leaves are yellowing and then they dry out completely almost looks burnt. Problem starts in middle of leaf and then works i... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Problems with post oaks in Milam Co., TX October 26, 2009 I have an old ranch in Milam County, Texas on the Brazos River with several large, old Post Oaks. Recently a few of these grand old trees have lost large branches and two have died. One has died, poss... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Will lilacs survive in Houston? October 26, 2009 My wife loves the smell of Lilacs (we're originally from Oregon), but we don't see any here in Houston. Is it possible to get lilacs to survive in Southeast Texas? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| About Live Oak trees in Austin, Texas October 19, 2009 Hello, I planted a couple texas live oak two years ago in South Austin. They're about 5 feet tall. How long will it take for them to mature? Thanks View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Chilopsis linearis Bubba in Hunt TX October 18, 2009 I purchased 3 desert willows (label: chilopsis linearis) to create an oasis area around a fountain which is in the center of my circle drive. But I need one more. Now I can only find the "chilopsis... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Fall Planting Colorado Blue Spruce in Indiana. October 15, 2009 I live in Northern Indiana, and I want to plant a couple of Colorado Blue Spruces that are 3-6 feet in height and Balled and Burlapped. Is it okay to plant them this time of year? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Plants for area around pool in Plano, Texas October 13, 2009 I just built an in ground pool in Plano, Texas and now want to landscape around it on my own. I am curious what plants/shrubs you recommend. There will be plants/shrubs on three sides of the pool. ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Native alternative for Japanese Red Maple in Oklahoma October 12, 2009 Mr. Smarty Plants, I am looking for a native alternative to a Japanese Red Maple. I would like a small tree that I can put in my front garden that will not pose a security risk my being overgrown and ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Identity of Hercules Club from Lathrup Village MI October 12, 2009 Thought the shrub was Hercules Club but when looked at photo on line, totally different leaf. Mine has palmate leaf rounded at the tips, spines that are short but substantial. Branches arch somewhat a... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Failure to thrive of pecan trees in Las Vegas NV October 11, 2009 In April this year I purchased two 8-foot tall pecan trees in 3-foot square boxes from a local nursery and planted them here in Southern Nevada. I'm sure I dug a large enough hole to provide plenty ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Brownish haze on live oak leaves in Austin, TX. October 09, 2009 My live oak tree leaves are getting a brownish "haze" on them, almost as if they have been spray painted (lightly) with brown paint. I did use the oak wilt identifier and that is not at all what it ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| White pine insect problems October 08, 2009 We live in The Woodlands TX. Some of our large pine trees have leaking sap and one is dead. What can we do to save the one's still alive? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Should I plant a Beech Tree in Austin, TX October 06, 2009 I'm considering planting a beech tree but most of the gardeners I've talked to think it won't do well in central Texas. The main issue seems to be an inadequate dormancy period due to our mild wint... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
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