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  • Answered by
    drtreelove on
    August 14, 2018
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    It is very difficult and risky to transplant a 12 year old tree without professional tree moving skills and equipment. Have a consulting arborist or tree service assess the situation to determine if it is feasible.

    If the crowding is from larger trees, then you have a problem. If it is from smaller plantings, consider moving those and not the tree.

    The other option is to provide enough water and fertilization to accommodate the growth of all the plantings in the area.

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  • Answered by
    MichiganDot on
    September 3, 2018
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    Dead and damaged wood should be removed as soon as possible as those provide a wound for disease entry. Routine pruning should be done in late winter or spring after blooming. Try to remove branches that are crowding the center, reducing light penetration and air circulation. Annual or biannual pruning of crabapple is normal maintenance. More info on crabapple pruning is in this article. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/crabapple/crabapple-pruning-info.htm

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  • Answered by
    BushDoctor on
    September 12, 2018
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    Unfortunately, it will be almost impossible to pinpoint the exact variety of crab apple that it could be, since they were a common apple back then. There will be very many trees to match the description of fruit that is described.

    Any nursery, whether online or physical, that has crabapples will likely have something close to what you are looking for, but as far as finding that exact apple... That will be quite a task.

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    drtreelove on
    September 17, 2018
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    Adequate deep watering, and I would put a dash of Superthrive in the water.

    https://www.domyown.com/superthrive-the-original-vitamin-solution-enhanced-with-kelp-p-9474.html

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  • Answered by
    drtreelove on
    October 6, 2018
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    Too bad for such a harsh topping cut, but no it is not permanently damaged and it will spout from the lateral buds and form a new top.
    Keep an eye on the branch development at the top and select a vigorous and well formed new central leader to favor as you prune for structural integrity.

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  • Answered by
    drtreelove on
    October 16, 2018
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    A photo would help, and an indication of the percentage and size of branches that you want to remove.

    Do you want to preserve the ornamental fruiting crab apple portion, or the full size apples on that particular tree, it's not clear.

    Removing branches is best done during dormancy, and it's best not to remove more than 25% of the foliar canopy in a one year period.

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  • Answered by
    drtreelove on
    February 9, 2019
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    From the photos, it appears to be crab-apple and not maple.

    https://www.google.com/search?biw=1600&bih=782&tbm=isch&sa=1&ei=l9deXPW0C9SmwgOE-bSADA&q=crab+apple+tree+in+winter&oq=crab+apple+winter&gs_l=img.1.1.0j0i8i30.20280.23034..26029...0.0..0.110.593.6j1......1....1..gws-wiz-img.......0i67j0i8i10i30j0i24.N2esWiN8al8

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