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- Q.I Have A Tri-color Beech That Develops Solid Color Leaves In Some Areas – What Can I Do To Correct This? - This tree was shaded by a large ash tree that was killed by emerald ash borers. On the SW side ...
- Q.Beech Dying? - Hello we have a beech hedge in the garden that we planted 5 years ago. One of the trees has ...
- Q.4 Inch Burl Fell Off Copper Beech Tree. Should I Seal Area Expose On Tree? Can Rubber Seal Be Used? - Just found the burl on ground yesterday. It is round and about 4 inches in diameter. There is an obvious ...
- Q.What Could I Grow Under My Large Beech Tree? - I have a large beech tree pretty much in the middle of my lawn. The grass underneath is always a ...
- Q.What Is Growing Up And Around These Beech Trees? - Look like roots coming from the ground at the base of the trunk adjacent to tree but grow and hang ...
- Q.I Have A Strange Oddly Colored Single Branch On My Tricolor Beech. Wondering Why That Is. - I have one odd branch of a tri-color beech that is probably 20 years old. It is deep solid purple. ...
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mary e harris on
April 13, 2020
45177Q.I Have A Tri-color Beech That Develops Solid Color Leaves In Some Areas – What Can I Do To Correct This?
This tree was shaded by a large ash tree that was killed by emerald ash borers. On the SW side there were also tall evergreen trees in the neighbors' yard that have been taken down. There is nothing to be done to retire the shade unless I float a shade screen from sky hooks so I will evidently need to accept the fact the leaves tend to brown. Is there something nutritionally that can be done to control or, preferably stop, some branches that grow solid color leaves from so doing???? I do not have a good picture that shows this.
Answered by
BushDoctor on
April 15, 2020
Certified ExpertA.This is a common issue. There is no harm to your tree, but this is normal behavior in the sun. Summer will be the harshest time of year for your tree, but it will not hurt it one bit! It will just not look as pleasant without some shade.
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- Asked by
Damianpf on
June 21, 2020
DublinQ.Beech Dying?
Hello we have a beech hedge in the garden that we planted 5 years ago. One of the trees has done poorly this season, a few branches have proper leaves, many of the others tried to leaf but the leaves remained small the rest stayed as buds. All the others along the line have done great! Any ideas what could have happened?
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
June 23, 2020
Certified ExpertA.That soil looks VERY saturated. Wet soils bring about disease and root suffocation.
It may be that your others have not, yet, contracted the disease. You can be sure that they will follow suit, soon.
I would treat the area with a fungicide, and make sure that they do not get too much water, if you can keep from it.
Here are some articles that will help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/info/using-fungicides-in-garden.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/organic/biofungicide-information.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/info/homemade-fungicide.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/info/applying-bactericide-to-plants.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/beech/beech-trees-in-landscapes.htm
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susanews on
August 22, 2020
48638-6234Q.4 Inch Burl Fell Off Copper Beech Tree. Should I Seal Area Expose On Tree? Can Rubber Seal Be Used?
Just found the burl on ground yesterday. It is round and about 4 inches in diameter. There is an obvious uncovered space in bark where it was and wondering if that space should be sealed and if so with what.
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
August 24, 2020
Certified ExpertA.If you do seal the area, make sure to use something that is designed for use as a plant seal.
This should be, largely, unnecessary. As long as the tree isn't weeping, badly, from these spots the wound should not be significant.
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February 28, 2021Q.What Could I Grow Under My Large Beech Tree?
I have a large beech tree pretty much in the middle of my lawn. The grass underneath is always a mess. Any ideas of what I could under it. Thought about paving under it and using it as a shady seating area but the roots are quite near the surface
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GKH_Susan on
March 1, 2021
Certified ExpertA.The best thing you can put under a tree is mulch out to the dripline. Plants can disturb the surface roots of trees, can compete for water and nutrients, and if soil is heaped on the tree roots for a raised bed, can sound the death knell for the tree.
The concrete also would smother roots. Landscapers and homeowners do this often and if you feel you must, here are some tips:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/tgen/planting-garden-beneath-trees.htm
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August 24, 2021Q.What Is Growing Up And Around These Beech Trees?
Look like roots coming from the ground at the base of the trunk adjacent to tree but grow and hang loosely by the side of the tree. Can not see how high they grow as lost sight in canopy.
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BushDoctor on
September 8, 2021
Certified ExpertA.It is a vine using the tree as a climbing host. It will be near impossible to say which vine it is without seeing more of it. Likely, it is not harming the tree, though.
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May 19, 2022Q.I Have A Strange Oddly Colored Single Branch On My Tricolor Beech. Wondering Why That Is.
I have one odd branch of a tri-color beech that is probably 20 years old. It is deep solid purple. Where the rest is the typical light and dark combination. I'm wondering what this indicates? Or if it's anything to be concerned about. Everything else seems healthy.
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
May 22, 2022
Certified ExpertA.It could just be a sport or a mutation. Also make sure it isn't coming from below the graft. If it is, cut it out. You can cut it out anyway if it bothers you.
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