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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    July 10, 2015
    A.

    Your tree most likely was a grafted tree. When you cut it back the original root stock began growing and this is the tree you now have.

    Your tree looks amazingly healthy and looks like your enjoying a wonderful crop of apples. Enjoy!

    Thank you for sharing the story behind your tree.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/tgen/can-grafted-trees-revert-to-their-root-stock.htm

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    July 13, 2015
    A.

    It is not recommended to fill the hole in the tree trunk.
    Ants can sometimes be an indication of a insect issue. The insects produce Honeydew.
    You can treat the tree with Neem Oil as it acts as both an insecticide and fungicide.

    Here is a few links for you.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/tgen/patching-tree-hole.htm
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/info/what-is-honeydew.htm
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/pesticides/neem-oil-uses.htm

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    July 16, 2015
    A.

    Single stem young saplings can simply be cut off at ground level and they will die. More established saplings that have already branched will need to be cut off and their cuts painted with Roundup to prevent them from regrowing. This article should help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/weed-identification-control/weed-trees.htm

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    August 24, 2015
    A.

    We did not receive any images.

    With the description I thinks this may be the damage of a Sapsucker, a member of the woodpecker family. Found in WI.

    They drill holes 1/4 inch in diameter and very uniform rows.
    They then feed on the sap and the insects that are attracted to the sap.
    It usually is not serious, but they can girdle a tree and cause the trees death.
    You can attach a piece of burlap to the tree to cover the holes and deter the birds.
    If it is insect damage, the appearance would be much more random. This would be a borer insect and this also can be a serious issue for the tree. You may find saw dust material at the base of the tree in the case of borers.

    If you feel this is insect damage you may want to contact an arborist to inspect the tree.
    Your local country extension office can help you find a local professional.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/extension-search/
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/tgen/what-is-tree-sap.htm

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    April 14, 2016
    A.

    In a proper planting area you should be able to plant out the bare roots now.
    You may want to cage them and flag them so that they are not harmed by accident!
    Regardless of soil type, it is crucial to have well draining soil.
    The ph should be slightly acidic at 5.0 to 6.5
    Here is a link to help refresh you on the care requirements.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/crabapple/flowering-crabapple-trees.htm

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    April 25, 2016
    A.

    This article discusses how to tell if a tree is dying (I would probably follow the article recommendation to contact an arborist):

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/tgen/what-does-a-dying-tree-look-like-signs-that-a-tree-is-dying.htm

    There are some things you can try on your own, however, to determine tree health. You can conduct a scratch test on the tree. Scrape off or chisel a portion of the bark on the trunk. Look for green, soft wood just beneath the bark layer. If it is not, it could be dead. Also, try breaking off a few small branches or twigs. Do they break easy with brown inside or are they soft/pliable with green wood inside?

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