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  • Answered by
    BushDoctor on
    July 15, 2018
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    It is likely a fungal infection. There are a few things that you can do, but some infections are not treatable.

    You can try dolomitic lime and wettable sulfur in the soil. This is a good broad spectrum fungicide, but if that doesn't work then copper based fungicides can help as well.

    The old growth will not return to health, but when the treatment starts to work there will be new growth that should be unaffected.

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  • Answered by
    drtreelove on
    September 25, 2018
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    I would guess about 80 years old if it's a landscape tree. But according to the method reviewed in this article, it could be well over 100. If it's a white birch 36" in diameter, this method puts it at 180 yo. https://www.hunker.com/12001364/how-to-tell-the-age-of-a-tree-without-cutting-it-down

    There are some big variables depending on the species of birch and the growing conditions. They don't all grow in girth at the same rate in different situations. Trees that are planted in landscapes that are irrigated and fertilized can grow much faster than trees in natural habitat. A birch on the bank of a pond or creek may out grow one in a drier environment.

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    Downtoearthdigs on
    January 15, 2019
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    This would definitely be a good way to control its height! Where you want to cut it is up to you, though. If you want a single trunk tree, then you can remove anything that isn't on the leader that you are keeping. Otherwise, if you would like a more bush like plant, then you can leave any branches that you wish. It is always best to do this during dormancy, or at least when this is not actively growing.

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    drtreelove on
    January 20, 2019
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    It's always best to plant a large growing tree in the ground while it's young, if you have a good place for it.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/birch/care-of-weeping-silver-birch.htm

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    Downtoearthdigs on
    January 20, 2019
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    There is no easier way to do this then with a rake or leafblower, either as they fall or when they are fully fallen off the tree. This is just a common problem with trees that lose their leaves. Unfortunately, there isn't an easy way to deal with this, other than this.

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    Downtoearthdigs on
    April 30, 2019
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    I found this link for you, that may have some ideas.
    https://www.hunterwater.com.au/Resources/Documents/Fact-Sheets/Saving-Water/drought-tolerant-plant-list.pdf
    I would also encourage you to visit your local garden centers and see what your region has available. They often have test gardens to see the more mature trees.

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  • Answered by
    BushDoctor on
    July 6, 2019
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    With larger trees, you can often stake them and tie ropes to the top of the tree temporarily. This can put tension on the side of the tree that is bent or leaning, which will help correct the issue.

    Here is an article that will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/tgen/straighten-tree.htm

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