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- Q.Negatives Of Royal Empress Tree - The glowing description of Royal Empress tree sounds wonderful, but I heard somewhere that they drop messy fruit and spring ...
- Q.Empress Tree - What do I need to do to get the maximum growth out of my Empress trees? They are almost 4' ...
- Q.How Do You Get Flies Off An Empress Tree - Last year our Empress tree was covered in flies eating away at the leaves.
- Q.Royal Empress - My tree comes back but grows from the bottom, nothing on the established branches. Should this tree be cut each ...
- Q.How Do I Remove And Transplant A Purple Empress Tree - How do I remove and transplant a purple empress tree that is growing out of the roots of an ash ...
- Q.Empress Tree Looks Shabby - My empress tree looks shabby. Not many leaves but it was fine. It was bought in 2007, so you know ...
- Q.Propagating - I have a 3 year old Empress tree. I believe it was from sterile environment, as it has not grown ...
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Anonymous on
April 25, 2011Q.Negatives of Royal Empress Tree
The glowing description of Royal Empress tree sounds wonderful, but I heard somewhere that they drop messy fruit and spring up new little trees all around. Is this true? Please answer and include any other things that may be a downside of this tree. What about cleaning up very big leaves when they drop in fall?
Answered by
Nikki on
April 26, 2011
Certified ExpertA.In some areas (especially the South), this tree is considered invasive and a nuisance, spreading (by suckers or seed sprouting) where it is not wanted. Many have hollow trunks, making them susceptible to storm damage. Not a good tree for privacy. Yes, they do drop many leaves in fall and fruit, which looks messy and can require a lot of clean up. In fact, they leaf out late and drop leaves early.The seed pods cling to the tree, which can also be unsightly.
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Anonymous on
June 14, 2011Q.Empress Tree
What do I need to do to get the maximum growth out of my Empress trees? They are almost 4' tall. I planted them to hide an eyesore we have behind our home. If they need any special care at all, please include that in your answer.
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Nikki on
June 14, 2011
Certified ExpertA.The following article should be of some help to you: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/royal-empress/worlds-fastest-growing-shade-tree.htm
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findjoanna on
May 15, 2015
Florence,Ky 41042Q.how do you get flies off an Empress tree
Last year our Empress tree was covered in flies eating away at the leaves.
- Answered by
shelley on
May 16, 2015
Certified ExpertA.I have a hunch your empress tree was covered in whiteflies. For more information on whiteflies and a course of treatment, please visit the following link:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/whitefly-control.htmFor more information on the care of empress trees, please visit the following link:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/royal-empress/worlds-fastest-growing-shade-tree.htmWas this answer useful?00 - Answered by
dann on
May 15, 2015A.use a systemic insecticide like bayer. apply to the ground under the tree's drip edge. water it in heavily.
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Kdm1792 on
May 23, 2015
MichiganQ.Royal Empress
My tree comes back but grows from the bottom, nothing on the established branches. Should this tree be cut each fall? The branches sound hollow.
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Downtoearthdigs on
May 25, 2015A.I suspect your tree actually may have died, and your just getting growth from below the graft line.
Royal Empress is a fast growing tree and should actually grow 4 to 6 feet each growing season.
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Anonymous on
June 12, 2015Q.How do I remove and transplant a purple empress tree
How do I remove and transplant a purple empress tree that is growing out of the roots of an ash tree? I have 2 purple empress trees growing to close to my house and growing from the roots of an ash tree. How do I move it?
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Downtoearthdigs on
June 13, 2015A.Here is a link with information to help you.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/tgen/transplanting-trees.htm
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Anonymous on
June 16, 2015Q.empress tree looks shabby
My empress tree looks shabby. Not many leaves but it was fine. It was bought in 2007, so you know it is very tall. Last year I called the company where I bought the empress tree. It was great until this year. Some small branches are bare and there is not a lot of leaves this year. The company said to contact you. They said it was probably because the weather was so strange this season and that a lot of trees are like that. Should I buy tree stakes to fertilize it? This tree is very tall. The shoots that come off the main branches don"t seem to have any leaves only bare looking. I hope you you have an answer. Thanks.
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Downtoearthdigs on
June 17, 2015A.The wonky weather could definitely be an issue. Here is more information: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/tgen/tree-leafing-problems.htm
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July 7, 2015Q.propagating
I have a 3 year old Empress tree. I believe it was from sterile environment, as it has not grown but 10 inches in 3 years. I would like to know if I can propagate a new growth branch from it and how. Thank you.
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Downtoearthdigs on
July 7, 2015A.Root cutings are the easiest way to propagate this tree. The following video should help with that: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N-ptVTqaGjQ
As for the poor growth of the current tree, are its growing requirements being met? How is the soil? It requires full sun in moist, but well-draining soil. It is unusual that after three years it has only grown a mere ten inches.
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