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| Bacterial wetwood disease in ash tree November 11, 2004 I have an Ash tree in my front yard. It's about 25 - 30 years old. About 2 months ago, it began to ooze sap from a point where a limb had been pruned, I'd say, about 15 - 20 years ago. So this cut ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Possible reasons for early leaf drop of post oaks in Austin October 27, 2004 I have a post oak tree in my back yard that has been losing its leaves since mid-September. This is my first year in the house, and I am surprised that the tree would lose its leaves while the temper... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Small to medium specimen native tree for Texas Hill Country August 20, 2004 Can you recommend a small to med. 'specimen' tree to plant near our patio? Full sun, drought tolerant, interesting during different seasons. Thought about Blanco Crabapple, Rusty Blackhaw, Smoke Tr... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Daily water absorption of live oak from soil December 04, 2003 How much water does the live oak absorb from the soil per day? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| How common is white blooming Mountain Laurel April 01, 2003 Is white blooming Mountain Laurel common? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
| Stage of maturity for redbud trees bloom April 01, 2003 At what stage of maturity will Redbud trees bloom? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer |  | |
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