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- Q.How Do I Repair Eaten Off Cedar Tree Bark? - We have a herd of Barbado (goat/sheep cross) that recently were starving for minerals and starting eating the bark off ...
- Q.Cedar - My cedar tree has turned black on one side like it has been burned. What has caused this and what ...
- Q.Spiky Looking Things Growing On Cedar Bushes - I have these creepy, round, spiky looking things growing on my cedar bushes. What are they? There are several on ...
- Q.Why Is Sap Dripping From My Cedar’s Needles? - My Atlas cedar is dripping lots of sap from its needles. The sap is clear and shiny and viscous. It ...
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Anonymous on
December 18, 2014Q.Emerald Cedars In Winter?
I live in a condo and my balcony is located on the southwest corner of the building. I live in Toronto, Ontario, Canada and my building is about 1 km away from Lake Ontario. I have about 30 Emerald cedars that are 6 feet tall in planters that are 2 feet tall. This is the first winter for my cedars since I bought them in the spring. Do I have to use burlap to wrap the cedars in the winter?
Answered by
Nikki on
December 19, 2014
Certified ExpertA.Normally, you shouldn't have to wrap them because Emerald cedars are hardy to your zone. Having said that, however, there are a few reasons why you might want to wrap them. In a container, plants experience weather more like zones one lower because they do not have as much protection from the cold for the roots as plants in the ground. Again, yours should do fine. To be on the safe side, the roots may still require some protection during the most extreme temps in winter by wrapping the container in blankets, bubble wrap, or quilt batting.
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- Asked by
emel1ne on
March 12, 2015
New York, Queens, 11422Q.white cedar {blue} 7 years old
It is a blue but may be called white cedar. It's 7 years old, planted during summer time. Is this the cypress tree family? Do you have any pictures? It looks as if there are many spaces. The tree is thin and tall.
- Answered by
shelley on
March 12, 2015
Certified ExpertA.You e-mailed me the following information: "Yes it is blue cedar, tall and thin. It has brown needles on different sections. Please help. Will I lose this tree. It is 7 years old, but was planted on my property in the summer."
In a previous thread, you were directed to a link on winter burn, which I will repost below. This is a likely scenario. Once the warm weather comes and water infiltrates the cells of the tree, it should recover from winter burn. However, you can help it along by getting water to the roots, mulching the base and giving it a fertilizer boost.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/environmental/winter-burn-in-evergreens.htm
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shelley on
March 12, 2015
Certified ExpertA.Could it possibly be a Sander's Blue Cedar? This tree is thin and tall.
http://loneelder.7thcrow.com/prodpage.php?prodID=51&usersearch=+&sort=5&page=1
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Joe Walls on
March 15, 2015
New Braunfels, Texas 78132Q.How do I repair eaten off Cedar Tree bark?
We have a herd of Barbado (goat/sheep cross) that recently were starving for minerals and starting eating the bark off our cedar trees. The trees that were first stripped of their bark have started dying. Started using Prune Seal which works but with over 200 trees left to be repaired the cost of this Prune Seal spray is outrageous. Is there any other way we can repair the bark lose on these trees?
- Answered by
shelley on
March 15, 2015
Certified ExpertA.How much of the bark was chewed off? Were your trees completed girdled (damaged around 100% of the tree)? In this case you could try repair grafting or bridge grafting, which is explained in detail via the following link:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/tgen/how-to-fix-girdled-trees.htmFor more information on repairing bark damage, please visit the following link:
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Anonymous on
April 22, 2015Q.Cedar
My cedar tree has turned black on one side like it has been burned. What has caused this and what can I do to prevent this from happening again or to save it?
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
April 22, 2015A.Here is a link to familiarize you with cedar tree care.
Most likely it is sooty mold and can be treated with Horticulture oil. Do an overall inspection of the tree.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/cedar/growing-cedar-trees.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/disease/how-to-get-rid-of-sooty-mold.htm
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TMWELCH on
May 17, 2015
Danielson, CTQ.spiky looking things growing on cedar bushes
I have these creepy, round, spiky looking things growing on my cedar bushes. What are they? There are several on one bush, yet none on the adjacent bush.
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shelley on
May 18, 2015
Certified ExpertA.That gall is the result of cedar apple rust. More information on cedar apple rust and a course of treatment can be found in the following articles:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/apples/cedar-apple-rust-control.htm
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Gardener Eve on
June 8, 2015
Sacramento Valley, CAQ.Why is sap dripping from my cedar’s needles?
My Atlas cedar is dripping lots of sap from its needles. The sap is clear and shiny and viscous. It oozes down the needles and drips onto the paving below. I do not see any cankers or sap flowing on the trunk. Thank you!
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
June 8, 2015A.This is a normal process for the tree in most cases.
Warmer weather in spring can be the cause.
Inspect the tree to determine if there could be any of the other causes listed in the link below.https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/tgen/what-is-tree-sap.htm
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barnyard1953 on
June 8, 2015
Petersburg, Va.Q.when to pick cedar tree seeds (berries)
When is the right time to pick cedar tree seeds (berries)? I live in Petersburg, VA. I want to plant some trees from the berries, but don't now when to pick them.
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
June 8, 2015A.Collect the ripe seeds from the tree somewhere between the months of August through September
Here is a link.https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/cedar/growing-cedar-trees.htm
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