What is happening to my weeping cedar? Part of the trunk is cracking.
Bark splitting or cracking is oftentimes environmental, unless other symptoms appear - like wilting, oozing, cankers, etc. Normally, this isn't anything to worry about and the tree will usually be fine. This link should help explain:
http://www.uri.edu/ce/factsheets/sheets/barksplit.html
I have just removed a cedar hedge and would like to plant a vegetable garden there next spring. Is there something I have to do to prepare the soil?
I would first ensure that all the roots from the hedge have been removed and then have your soil tested so you will know what you're working with, and whether anything needs to be fixed. This article will help with soil requirements for growing veggies: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/vgen/vegetable-garden-soil.htm
The cedar is mature, about 56" around its lower trunk. It was skirted without permission. Will the branches grow back? This is in an urban area. It is part of a boundary that has rhodies and azaleas further along the line. Would these grow under the cedar now that it has been skirted? How much disturbance can the roots tolerate? Can holes be dug for a hedge, inside the dripline? Can soil be added as a top layer so that annuals and perennials can be planted beneath the cedar, inside the dripline? How close to the trunk should soil be added? Thank you!
Acid loving plants, shrubs, perennials and ground covers can be grown under the Cedar Tree.
Yes, to both azalea and rhododendrons.
Wintergreen and Japanese Spurge are good ground covers.
Big Blue lilyturf and Bergenia are good perennial choices, and Lady Fern and Christmas Fern.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/cedar/growing-cedar-trees.htm
10 year 25 foot cedar turning bronze from top down. About 40% of tree top appears to be dead. What is the cause? Thank you, Ross
Your tree could be turning brown and dropping needles as part of it's normal
needle shedding process. This would typically occur in the fall, extreme environmental conditions can increase this natural event.
If your tree has been browning all summer it could be a fungal disease.
Inspect the tree for Galls or any abnormalities in the stems or needles.
https://www.extension.purdue.edu/extmedia/BP/BP-137-W.pdf
An Arborist can help you make a correct identification if you are unable to determine if this is natural or disease.
Your local County Extension Office can help you find a qualified tree expert in your area.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/extension-search/
I was given a tiny beautiful cedar plant for Christmas. How do I care for this indoors/in the house? Does this small plant require lots of water and sun or what? Thank you for your reply to Miriam Book My email address miriamfbook@gmail.com
Keep the tree in a cool and sunny location. Away from heaters.
Water when the top 2" of soil are dry. Make sure to water until it drains through the pot, and empty the tray so that the roots do not stand in water.
Place the tree outdoors as a patio plant when the weather allows.
I live out in the country and my local rural power company trimmed off cedar trees that would become a hazard. They cut these trees down and used a wood chipper to put them in a long pile on my land, roughly 5 ft tall and 6 ft wide. I thought this was nice and I would use them for gardening. During the first couple weeks, I noticed the pile steaming, getting hot like a compost pile. It has been about 1.5 months and with it being spring, I borrowed my cousin's tree spade and transplanted some cedar trees for a windbreak. Do you think it's ok to use this cedar chips? Could they cause any harm to my transplanted trees?
The recommendation is to let fresh chipped mulch sit for 1 year before using as top mulch.
Green chips can draw nitrogen from the soil and can also add acid to the soil.
I have a 14 year old cedar tree which is healthy and happy. However, it is still looking as if it has been put through for a first prize in how to look inelegant!! It is clumpy and looks like it needs a good stretch to show its charms. All the branches are close knit and it looks nothing like a cedar of Lebanon. Shall I prune it, as I am getting old and would like to see some layering as is the case with much older specimens. The bottom branches are looking almost as they should. Many Thanks !!
Pruning recommendations are 'little pruning'. Many times the trees are cleared of bottom branching to allow for walking under.
Here are some links with more information.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/cedar/growing-cedar-trees.htm
http://hort.ufl.edu/database/documents/pdf/tree_fact_sheets/cedliba.pdf