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  • Answered by
    Nikki on
    May 19, 2011
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    This was a hard winter on plants. It is possible that the upper part of the tree did not survive. The shoots from the ground are suckers and it is an attempt by the still living roots to save itself. The suckers will grow but it's may become more shrub like. This article will help you determine if the upper half of the tree is dead:
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/environmental/how-to-tell-if-a-plant-is-dead-and-how-to-recover-an-almost-dead-plant.htm

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  • Answered by
    Nikki on
    May 26, 2011
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    It does not have too much in the way of smell, and because it works systemically from within the tree, not very much is needed to control any pests. It is normally sprayed on in a watered down solution to cover the plant and then the water evaporates, while the neem oil is absorbed into the tree. It is very possible that you would see nothing on the tree if it had had a few hours to dry.

    While it is primarily used as an insecticide, it is also an excellent fungicide, so it is effective against anthacnose, which is a fungus. Neem oil is an all round, near perfect spray for plants as it combats a wide variety of problems.

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    Nikki on
    May 26, 2011
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    This article will help determine if the tree is dead: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/environmental/how-to-tell-if-a-plant-is-dead-and-how-to-recover-an-almost-dead-plant.htm

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    TheLou on
    May 26, 2011
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    This happened to ours. All I did was prune down the branch until I hit "good" wood, then walked away. It's fleshing out beautifully. Prune it now, in spring.

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    Nikki on
    May 27, 2011
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    I would simply leave it alone, unless you want to make some syrup from it. Typically, trees such as maples will "bleed sap" in the spring from openings or wounds in the aerial parts of the tree. Once the foliage elongates, the sap usually stops flowing.

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    Nikki on
    June 3, 2011
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    Yes, you can try this. If possible, do not drill through the very center of the branch, but rather on the sides of the heartwood.

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    Nikki on
    June 3, 2011
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    These articles may help:
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/tgen/growing-trees-in-containers.htm
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/containers/how-to-grow-container-trees.htm

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    Heather on
    June 4, 2011
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    There are many things that could kill the tree - everything from a virus to fungus to pests. It is best to have a local arborist look at the tree to diagnosis exactly what the issue is.

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