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| Pruning tuliptree (Liriodendron tulipifera) June 05, 2009 Thank you for your answer regarding when my tulip tree will flower. I also understand it can/will grow to over 100 feet so should we be pruning it a certain way to keep it contained? thank you View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| Do all tuliptrees (Liriodendron tulipifera) flower? June 02, 2009 Do all tulip trees flower? We planted a baby one about 5 years ago and its grown considerably however it has never flowered. Is that normal? Thank you! View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Why is my Chinkapin oak losing its leaves this spring? June 02, 2009 We have a chinkapin oak that was planted about two years ago in our front yard. This year it leafed out nicely but about a month ago the leaves began to roll up, then dry out and fall off. It seems ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Is black olive (Bucida buchera) toxic to people or dogs? June 02, 2009 We have what we think is a black olive tree growing in our front yard, which I keep trimmed to about 4 feet high. A bird dropped the seedling in my garden, so I'm not quite sure it's a black olive,... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Would mountain ash (Sorbus sp.) grow in Michigan? June 01, 2009 I live in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan between Cedarville (Lake Huron) and Sault Ste. Marie (Lake Superior.) We would like to plant a Mountian Ash because we love birds and they love the berries an... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Are white pine trees toxic to horses? May 31, 2009 Are white pine trees toxic to horses? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Split trunk in Bald Cypress in Uhland, TX May 31, 2009 I live just south of Austin, and near the pond (stock tank) is a bald cypress, young, about 12-15 yrs., and after this past year, drought and all, I was dismayed to find it not leafing out. When I in... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Are blue spruce (Picea pungens) poisonous? May 30, 2009 Are blue spruce trees poisonous at all? Thank you. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Austrian pine in landscape in Denver CO? May 30, 2009 I'm relandscaping my yard and want to use all or mostly native plants, as I want to create a wildlife. My landscape designer has indicated she wants me to use Austrian Pine in as a specimen tree in t... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Pruning smoketree in New Jersey May 29, 2009 How far from ground level do I prune a relatively young Smoke tree to get the bush effect? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| What is the best time of year to transplant a young pecan tree? May 29, 2009 What is the best time of year to transplant a young pecan tree? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Looking for a good cultivar of Prunus mexicana. May 27, 2009 Has anyone come up with a good cultivar of Prunus Mexicana? As in, one selected from the wild? Or a hybrid with a European plum? I'd like one in my yard (I have also wanted a good Purple Leaf Plum, b... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Name of the cedar tree at Lake Travis May 27, 2009 What is the name of the cedar tree that is at Lake Travis? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Looking for a tree not toxic to horses in Pennsylvania. May 26, 2009 I'm sending a tree as a gift and I need to know what I can get that is non toxic to horses. Can you please suggest a few. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Soapberry; monoecious or dioecious? May 26, 2009 I have a soapberry (Sapindus saponaria L., I believe) tree growing in my yard. I planted it 3 years ago hoping for soapberries, but have not seen any yet. It has flowered each spring, but has not set ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Failure to thrive of Eastern Redbud in Dearborn, MI May 26, 2009 Our Eastern Redbud, multi-stem tree has done well for several years. This year the pods did not fall off, the tree looks anemic, lots of dead stems, no pink blooms this spring. What can we do?? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Should hole in escarpment live oak be filled in Austin? May 24, 2009 Regarding one of my mature escarpment live oaks: should an old hole (about 8" across) in the trunk (caused by the improper cutting of a branch) be filled? A tree service technician advised me that he... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Failure to bloom of Magnolia in Webster FL May 24, 2009 Do all Magnolias Bloom? I live in Central Florida - transplanted a Magnolia 7 1/2 years ago. It is a beautiful tree - very healthy - at least 10-12 ft. It has never had a bloom!! I have another li... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| List of trees native to Texas May 22, 2009 I am terribly sorry but, I just found out about this school project; leaves from Texas native trees. I gathered leaves and, now, tonight, Mr. Student advises that they must be native to Texas. Typic... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Failure to bloom of 4-year-old redbud in Rochester, NY May 20, 2009 I planted a redbud four years ago and it still hasn't flowered - it does get the lovely leaves. When I planted it it was only an 18 inch stick. How long before it will bloom or is something wrong? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Native Texas tree for anniversary in Austin May 20, 2009 My husband and I would like to plant a tree in our yard commemorating our 5 year anniversary (wood anniversary). What native Texas tree can we plant in June? I love Red buds and any pretty blooming ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Desert willows not doing well in Navarro County, TX May 16, 2009 Planted 3 new desert willows , 3-4 ft.in February. Live in East Navarro County and soil is clay with slight slope to Richland Chambers lake area. Had a wet spring. These plantings appear not doing we... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| What about planting a Colorado Blue Spruce in Rapid City, SD? May 13, 2009 What would be the best tree to plant in my small front yard that would be low maintenance? I live in Rapid City, SD, and we are landscaping our front yard. We were thinking of Colorado Blue Spruce b... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Problem with crapemyrtle shoots in Victoria, TX May 13, 2009 I have a problem with crepe myrtle shoots coming up in my flowerbed. I had to remove a large crepe myrtle tree (18" diameter stump) and digging out the stump was not possible. I killed the stump wi... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Fragrant tree found in Savannah May 12, 2009 I was in Savannah last weekend and as we were walking through one of the side streets we were hit with the fragrance of Lilac. I grew up around Lilac bushes but never expected a full in bloom single ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Landscape color for Rialto, CA May 11, 2009 My sister-in-law lives in Rialto CA near the base of the San Bernardino Mt ranges and it gets very windy out there. She and I were trying to figure out the best native plants for her area. Her home fa... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Companion plants for Douglas fir in Federal Way, WA May 11, 2009 What are good companion plants for large Douglas Fir trees? we have 5 large trees in our cul-de-sac "island" and would like to plant something colorful around the trees. It's very dry, shady, and c... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Problems with red oak in New Braunfels TX May 11, 2009 One of my red oaks still doesn't have all its flowers. The main bark has some dark stuff oozing out and one of the branches has a fine powdery substance on it. HELP!!!! View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Why are the eastern red cedars in Bastrop/Travis County turning brown? May 11, 2009 I live on the Bastrop/Travis county, TX line and have many eastern red cedars on my property. About 10 of them are dying and it has happened quickly with the onset of the warmer weather. I noticed d... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Why are my Junipers turning brown in San Antonio? May 11, 2009 My Texas mountain cedars (junipers, I know) are turning brown, limb by limb. What is the problem and how do I save what looks like a dying tree. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Aesculus glabra var. arguta May 10, 2009 I am building a trail for the city of Dallas and need 10-5 gal. Texas Buckeye Trees(Aesculus glabra var. arguta). I can not find any in north Texas or the Austin area. Can you help? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Are Black Olive trees safe to have in pastures in Florida May 06, 2009 I am trying to find out if Black Olive trees will be safe to have in our yard and/or pastures. We raise cattle, goats and horses. We need to find some good shade trees that are safe for our animals ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Native tree for cemetery in Western Oklahoma May 06, 2009 My siblings and I are wanting to plant a tree next to my Mother's grave at the cemetery. It is in Western Oklahoma so hot sun and constant high wind are both considerations to choosing the right tree... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Why will my Butternut trees not produce nuts in Tennessee? May 06, 2009 I have 2 butternut trees planted about 20 ft from each other. I see the long blossoms on each tree but I have not gotten any nuts from either tree. I do not know if I have a male and female or if th... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Will Mountain Laurels be harmed by juglones from my pecan tree? May 06, 2009 Hi. I just bought a house. It has a big pecan tree at the edge of the front lawn next to the street. I guess it's about 25 feet from the front of the house. I was thinking of planting mountain la... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Should shredded Ashe juniper be composted for mulch? May 06, 2009 Our neighbor shredded some Texas Hill Country cedar trees. Can we use it safely as mulch? Do we need to wait until it composts some? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Low maintenance replacement garden in Ashburn , VA April 30, 2009 We live in Ashburn, VA (Northern VA). Our house is 10 years old and the contractor grade plants have died. We are planning on digging everything up and re-doing the landscaping in our front yard - r... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Positioning a bald cypress among cattails in Silver Spring MD April 30, 2009 We have a rain garden, half of which is fairly overrun with broad- and narrow-leaf cattails. We've learned to be aggressive in thinning these out 2 to 3 times during the growing season. We also have ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| What is the scoop on dwarf cedar elms? April 29, 2009 Several years ago, I purchased a small plant from a San Antonio wholesaler that was identified as a "Dwarf Cedar Elm." My brother had also purchased a few from there. No one there knows anything a... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Native evergreen for privacy shield in Weymouth, MA April 28, 2009 I am trying to find a good native evergreen tree that I can plant in a hedgerow to block noise and light coming from our neighbors property. We would need something that would grow tall because our h... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Shallow topsoil on rocky substrate in SW Oregon April 28, 2009 I want to plants some shrubs and trees. Trouble is I can't plant very deep. I have mostly rock within 5 inches. Please help. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Suitability of Monterrey oaks for small space in San Antonio April 23, 2009 I am purchasing a home and the existing owners have planted three Monterrey oaks in the back. It is a small yard and the trees are no more than 15 feet from the house.The trees back up to a fence that... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Space for a desert willow in Odessa, TX April 23, 2009 I have a small planting space about 5X5 that is four feet in front of the side of my front door. It is right under the eaves of my house. It's rather an enclosed porch space. I have a new very sma... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Cherry trees in the North Texas area April 21, 2009 Will cherry trees grow well in the North Texas area? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Looking for Manzanita (Mt. Diablo variety) April 19, 2009 Hi, We live in the Alhambra Valley area; in the country between Martinez and Lafayette/Orina. Can you tell me where I can purchase Manzanita, preferably Mt. Diablo variety if possible? I've aske... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Leaves on Spanish oaks in Hays County TX dying April 18, 2009 I have many Spanish Oaks on my Hays County property. The leaves started blooming last week, but this week all the young leaves are brown and appear to be dying. This is happening to all the otherwise ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Distance from existing structures for live oak April 18, 2009 How close to your house slab, driveway and footpaths should you plant live oaks so as to avoid in the future damage from roots, falling branches, etc? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Trees for privacy shield in Dublin, Virginia April 16, 2009 What are the best trees to plant for privacy in a small yard? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Need substitute plants for Red Tip Photinia in San Antonio. April 14, 2009 Looking to replace Red Tips with major leaf spot infections. Need about third replaced. What suggestions would you have to replace these privacy hedge row type plants? Need a plant that will grow at... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Young oak tree with dead branches April 10, 2009 I purchased my home new a year ago and we have three young oak trees that came with the house. Two of the trees are doing great and their new leaves have grown in. One tree however still has dead le... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Fast-growing evergreen tree to hide power lines April 10, 2009 Live in Orange Connecticut and need a tree that grows fast and tall to cover the power lines which are quite tall. I'm thinking evergreen type trees so that the during the winter it provides the cov... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Browning of Red Western cedars in Medina, OH April 09, 2009 I have a row of Red Western Cedars bordering my yard. One week after my lawn people but down spring fertilizer and grub control, they began turning brown. Is there any correlation? If not, what cau... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Symmetrical Holes in Live Oak leaves. April 08, 2009 We have 2 young live oaks - quercus virginianum trees and their brand new leaves show two symmetrical rows of pin-sized holes punctured along the length of them. What could have caused this? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Native evergreen tree for horse pasture in New Jersey April 05, 2009 I just pulled out a laurel that was hiding a stand pipe in our horse paddock. We had trouble this winter with the horses eating it when there was little grass to graze on. Can you suggest an evergre... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Grafting stone fruit April 02, 2009 Do you know of anyone grafting the new low chill stone fruit trees to the Mexican plum to minimize cotton rot? Or would it even work? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Apple trees for Dothan, AL April 01, 2009 I would like to plant early, mid and late season apple trees in my area Dothan Al.What types can I plant that will help pollinate each other? I have plenty of room and planting some crabapples trees w... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Trees with non-invasive roots for California March 30, 2009 My family is currently in the process of redoing our entire yard. A huge task I might add! We had fruitless mulberries planted and one Modesto Ash. As much as we loved them we are hating their roots. ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Transplanting redbud from field in Edmond, OK March 30, 2009 I want to transplant a small redbud from a field to my yard. The trunk diam is about 1.5" and the tree is about 4' tall. What is the best way to do this? Should I plant it in a pot first? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Replacement for trees destroyed by Hurricane Ike March 28, 2009 We had a 23 year old elm tree in our front yard that was uprooted from Hurricane Ike (about 50 feet tall)..can you tell us what the replacement costs for that would be? Also we had a 20 foot live oak ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Planting a Texas Persimmon in rocky soil in Krum TX March 27, 2009 I have recently purchased a 10 gallon Texas Persimmon plant that I want to put as a highlight plant in my yard. According to the nursery, it has been in the pot for 2 years. I have been "blessed(or... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Native tree for Perrysburg OH March 25, 2009 Can you recommend a small tree 15-20 feet for Perrysburg Ohio that does not produce seeds/berries/nuts etc, has large leaves and is pest resistant? Low maintenance View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Are hackberries harmful to other trees? March 25, 2009 A neighbor warned me that a hackberry tree that naturally sprouted up recently will harm the roots of other trees nearby and that it is such a bad tree we should take it down before it gets too big. I... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Trees for Parker, Colorado that will not harm horses March 21, 2009 we are searching for trees that will grow well in Parker Colorado and not be poisonous to our horses View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| My newly planted Mountain Laurel isn\'t doing well. March 13, 2009 My mountain laurel was planted from a container in Dec. It is in part sun, clay soil, and its leaves are turning yellow. should I move it or will that kill it? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Digging sassafras roots in Oklahoma March 11, 2009 When should I dig sassafras roots in eastern Oklahoma? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| I need a tall tree with kind roots for a narrow space March 11, 2009 We have a space in the yard where a building is within 3 to 6 feet of where we would like a tall tree. What tree could achieve two stories in height, while not messing with the foundation of the bu... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Replacement for black walnut near septic tank March 10, 2009 We have a black walnut tree growing on the sunny side of our house which provides wonderful shade in the summer but it is such a dirty tree. The leaves drop very early as well as small branches and t... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Potential allelopathy of cultivar of Artemisia ludoviciana March 09, 2009 I recently submitted a question regarding allelopathic potential of artemisia ludoviciana on rusty blackhaw viburnum, not specifying that I meant Vibernum rufidulum. Mr. SP interpreted my viburnum as... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Tree roots breaking surface in Allen, TX March 09, 2009 I live in Northern Texas, near Dallas. My questions concerns a tree in my front yard that now has roots that break the surface of the soil and grass. I would like to cover the roots. Should I cover... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Is Esperanza a deciduous or an evergreen plant? March 08, 2009 I've read that Esperanza/Tecoma Stans is an evergreen. I planted one last year that seemed very healthy, but it dropped its leaves in late fall and looks (at least) dormant now. Will it come back o... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| When should a redbud start blooming? March 06, 2009 Does it take a couple or more years for a redbud tree to bloom? I had some in Houston when I lived there and it seems like it took a long time for them to bloom. I now live in Richards (Near Huntsvill... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Distance from existing structures to plant a tree in New York March 05, 2009 I would like to plant a large maple or birch near my suburban home. How far away from my home, garage, or any buildings should the seed be planted? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Can hackberry twigs and leaves be safely used in compost? March 05, 2009 If Hackberry trees and leaves have growth inhibiting compounds, should they not be used in compost piles? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Fertilizing oaks to produce more acorns March 04, 2009 What type of fertilizer would I use on oak trees to possibly increase growth and acorn production ? I have some flooded oak timber that is home to migrating ducks but there is little for them to eat. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| Patio materials under a native oak trees in Missouri March 02, 2009 Is it safe to build a pavestone patio (with gravel sub base, Geo tech 101 fabric and sand bed..around two 50+ year old native oak trees? I know concrete would compact and cause damage to the surface ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Live oak roots and house foundation in Austin March 01, 2009 Our builder left a live oak on our lot that is 7' from our foundation. The tree is now around 18' tall with a 20" circumference. Will this tree eventually cause damage to our foundation and is th... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Serviceberry for North Myrtle Beach, SC February 19, 2009 I'm looking to landscape a second home in North Myrtle Beach,SC and was wondering if the Serviceberry trees we love so much in the Buckeye State would also grow down here? Thanks!! View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Evergreen oak in Washington February 17, 2009 Mr. Smarty Plants, I live in the Pacific Northwest and noticed an oak tree growing near the road that was evergreen (unusual for here). I was so curious that that last time that I passed the tree,... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Fast-growing "climbing" tree. February 12, 2009 I live in Northern Virginia. My children would love for me to plant a "climbing" tree - short trunk, nice spread of limbs. Can you recommend a tree that could grow to meet this requirement in abou... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Cupressus arizonica with central leader cut in Sedona, AZ February 11, 2009 Will a healthy Cupressus arizonica continue to grow in its native habitat, in Arizona, once the central leader has been cut? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Encouraging branch growth of live oak trees in Austin February 10, 2009 I recently had an elm tree cut down that was crowding out 2 live oak trees in my front yard. The oaks have no branches on the sides that were next to the elm. The elm stump is still there. I need to ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Walnut tree root coming through basement floor in Portland, OR February 10, 2009 I have a walnut tree root coming through my basement floor. I need advice as to what will it do to tree when I remove the root, like another root though a different part of my home. It is a large tree... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Pruning an oak tree in Missouri in February February 09, 2009 Can I prune an oak tree in Missouri in February? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Tree that will not interfere with hardscape in San Diego February 07, 2009 I am looking for a small tap root tree that will reach max height of 20-25 ft. The area is only about 4 to 6 ft. to the house slab or driveway which I need to be very careful so it doesn't crack the... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Recently planted live oak tree in Boerne, TX February 07, 2009 My brother planted a live oak in August. It was from a nursery and had a root ball. It looks dead but I keep watering it. The trunk is about 6 inches around. The leaves died but when the winds came th... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Trimming a bur oak in Llano, TX February 06, 2009 We have a beautiful, large Burr Oak next to our house. This tree has many large lateral branches. I have trimmed dead branches, but no other trimming. It grows a lot of "suckers" during growing sea... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Storm damage to native sweet bay magnolias in Kentucky February 04, 2009 Can you please share information on storm damage to sweet bay magnolias; if the top is broken off can the tree maintain its natural shape or will the sides begin to grow more than the top; i.e., growt... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Madrone too close to house in Oregon February 02, 2009 I have a small Madrone tree (8ft tall) located approximatly 15 feet from my house, with a basement. Should I remove it? ie will it damage the foundation and is the tree strong enough that it will no... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Evergreen native trees for Austin January 31, 2009 Please recommend all evergreen native trees for Austin TX. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Tree that successfully treats psoriasis January 31, 2009 Dear Mr. Smarty plants,I have a rather unusual question. Do you know of a tree/plant that you can grow in a container, looks like a conifer/evergreen, is green, has wispy looking branches, but when t... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| Wound to ash tree in Connecticut January 29, 2009 My parents live in CT and there is a ravine on the side of their property with a beautiful ash tree on the bank. A week or two ago a drunk driver crashed their car into the ash. Now the tree has a l... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Brown circular ring in trimmed branches of redbud tree January 22, 2009 I have a redbud tree that was recently trimed back. When looking at the cross section of the branches, I noticed a brown circular ring. Is this a problem and if so what can I do to correct it? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Fast-growing tree for Houston January 19, 2009 Please suggest me fast growing tree like Eucalyptus for Zip 77099 to protect building with its shade. I understand Eucalyptus is not good for our area and is flammable. Any other with similar fast gro... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Floristic Quality Assessment program in Texas? January 19, 2009 Do you have knowledge of a Floristic Quality Assessment program for Texas such as the ones used in Indiana and Illinois? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Tree to plant by pool replacing mulberry in Las Vegas January 18, 2009 I am looking for a tree to plant between my house and pool. We just cut down a mulberry that was here due to its invasive root system. Are there any plants that can tolerate Vegas weather, provide a... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| How soon after stump grinding can something else be planted? January 18, 2009 How soon after cutting down a Mulberry and grinding up the stump can we plant a new tree in its place? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Probably non-native crapemyrtle trees damaged by hurricane January 15, 2009 I have 5 crape myrtle trees. I live in Galveston, Tx and when Hurricane Ike came through in September the salt water I think killed them. They have not come back since then and are brown with no leave... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Seeds or seedlings of Texas madrone (Arbutus xalapensis) January 03, 2009 Where can I obtain seeds or seedlings of the "Texas Madrone" tree? Thank You. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Tree near a patio in Tennessee January 02, 2009 What type of tree would you plant near a patio (new home and yard) that gets afternoon sun? Thanks View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| When and how to transplant a Texas persimmon January 02, 2009 When and how should I transplant a 12' Texas persimmon? How much root ball do I need to get? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
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