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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    September 29, 2015
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    I would do a soil test of that area.

    This will tell you what may be needed for soil amendment.

    Your local County Extension office can help with this.

    Here is a link to find your closest office.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/extension-search/

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    October 7, 2015
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    Allow the bark to heal naturally, do not apply any covering.

    If you see signs of insects or possible disease use Neem Oil to treat the trunk and tree. Neem Oil works as both an insecticide and fungicide.

    It is safe for people, pets and bees.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/tgen/repairing-tree-bark-damage.htm
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/pesticides/neem-oil-uses.htm

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  • Answered by
    kh0001 on
    May 29, 2016
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    It "may" be possible to prevent your birch from producing catkins by some type of sterilization such as a hormone regulator, however it's possible that the tree would suffer long-term detrimental effects from the process. In many cases, the process doesn't work well, or at all. We suggest that you consult a professional arborist in your area.

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    June 5, 2016
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    Mulching and proper watering are vital to River Birch success.
    I also garden in the great state of MN. I'm afraid I have had numerous friends lose their River Birch trees with them not having a very good lifespan in their yards.
    I do believe the harsh winters are very hard on this tree.
    Here is a great link with good care instructions.

    http://www.na.fs.fed.us/spfo/pubs/howtos/ht_birch/ht_birch.htm

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    July 4, 2016
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    Here is a link that will help you with pruning.
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/birch/cutting-back-birch-trees.htm

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  • Answered by
    Alisma on
    August 24, 2016
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    River birches are beautiful trees but their roots are considered somewhat invasive, and they also can produce roots at the surface that will be visible aboveground. See this extension article for more information:

    https://ask.extension.org/questions/237747

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    November 3, 2016
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    Yes, you should remove the suckers from the tree. They will take energy away from the tree.
    Clip them as low as possible with a good clean garden shear.

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