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- Q.There Is A Horse Chestnut Tree 2 Metres From My Bungalow. Both Bungalow And Tree Are About 35 Years Old. I Am Worried About The Roots. - The tree is in a neighbor's garden. Do I have a right to ask for it’s removal?
- Q.Thatch Rake For Horse Chestnuts? - I have three giant horse chestnut trees in my yard. None of the rakes I have will pick the horse ...
- Q.What Can I Grow Under A Chestnut Tree - We have a very old sweet chestnut tree in our garden what plants can i grow underneath
- Q.My Chestnut Tree Seedlings’ Leaves Are Curling, Is That From Overwatering? - In addition to curling of the lower leaves, the second seedling has brownish colored leaves. Are these serious problems? I ...
- Q.Please Help! I Think My Chestnut Tree Maybe Dying. - I live in Hermiston Oregon, Country Living, this has never happened before, I have been living in the house for ...
- Q.Chestnut Tree Variety - What variety of chestnut tree has smooth bark and smooth spineless seed pods?
- Q.BUY A CHESTNUT TREE - I would like to buy a chestnut tree. I would like see the size of tree about 3 to 5 ...
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Anonymous on
July 8, 2019Q.There is a horse chestnut tree 2 metres from my bungalow. Both bungalow and tree are about 35 years old. I am worried about the roots.
The tree is in a neighbor's garden. Do I have a right to ask for it’s removal?
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
July 9, 2019A.Your concern is legitimate, horse-chestnuts are large growing trees, and you certainly have a right to discuss it with the tree owner. But to ask for removal may be premature. I would suggest that before you make demands, have a friendly, neighborly conversation and ask for cooperation in determining if the tree roots are in fact presenting risk of property damage. A consulting arborist or construction/structural engineer could provide professional evaluation. They may dig down to expose roots and the home foundation to determine specifics of any intrusion. The potential for damage to the bungalow structure depends on the type of foundation and how substantial it is. If it's pier and beam construction and elevated flooring, then the roots may not be a problem at this time. If there are major lateral roots directed against or under a solid concrete foundation, it should be assessed for risk potential, and if any measures could be used to reduce the risk, like root pruning and root barrier installation.
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Anonymous on
April 14, 2020Q.Thatch rake for horse chestnuts?
I have three giant horse chestnut trees in my yard. None of the rakes I have will pick the horse chestnuts up or move them much at all. We end up having to pick them up with our hands, and that will be a lifetime project. I'm wondering if a thatch rake would work better.
Answered by
GKH_Susan on
April 16, 2020
Certified ExpertA.It takes a combination of raking with a hard garden rake into piles and then shoveling into buckets with a small scoop shovel or placing by hand into buckets.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/tools/different-rakes-for-gardening.htmWas this answer useful?00- Asked by
wendybrook1 on
May 23, 2020
WF4 4JTQ.What Can I Grow Under A Chestnut Tree
We have a very old sweet chestnut tree in our garden what plants can i grow underneath
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
May 25, 2020
Certified ExpertA.Generally, these trees will not be harmful to many plants. They don't produce Juglone as some nut trees do.
This article will help you to grow plants under trees:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/tgen/planting-garden-beneath-trees.htm
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Anonymous on
June 15, 2020Q.My chestnut tree seedlings’ leaves are curling, is that from overwatering?
In addition to curling of the lower leaves, the second seedling has brownish colored leaves. Are these serious problems? I am in Connecticut now but taking these with me when I return to East Texas, will they survive?
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
June 16, 2020
Certified ExpertA.These trees can be pretty drought tolerant, and generally the soil should be allowed to dry almost completely between watering in container.
You can try watering in a solution of 1 tablespoon hydrogen peroxide with 1 cup water once the soil is almost completely dry. This will help stop the infection. Old growth will not recover, but new growth should remain green. Once the treatment has been applied, then wait until the soil is dry again, and do the treatment once more.
This article will help you to care for these trees: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/nut-trees/chestnut-trees/growing-chestnut-trees.htm
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August 6, 2020
Hermiston OregonQ.Please Help! I Think My Chestnut Tree Maybe Dying.
I live in Hermiston Oregon, Country Living, this has never happened before, I have been living in the house for 8 years. The rest of the tree looks healthy and green.
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
August 7, 2020
Certified ExpertA.This is likely Chestnut Blight. There is no cure, unfortunately, and management is often not possible.
It looks to be a Chinese chestnut, or hybrid. This is more resistant to the disease, but once it takes hold there is no cure.
Here is an article that will help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/nut-trees/chestnut-trees/treating-chestnut-blight.htm
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jacs on
September 6, 2020
Cobourg, ON K9A4J7Q.Chestnut Tree Variety
What variety of chestnut tree has smooth bark and smooth spineless seed pods?
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
September 8, 2020
Certified ExpertA.Many species of Horse Chestnuts, which are toxic. Here is an article that will help:
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bdomenico63 on
November 13, 2020
08604 BROOKFIELD CONNECTICUTQ.BUY A CHESTNUT TREE
I would like to buy a chestnut tree. I would like see the size of tree about 3 to 5 feet. thank you
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
November 13, 2020
Certified ExpertA.I would recommend local nurseries, or trying online ones such as Amazon, Etsy, or Ebay. We do not sell plants, and only offer information on them.
What We can do is offer an article that will help you to care for the tree:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/nut-trees/chestnut-trees/growing-chestnut-trees.htm
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