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Di Obst on
November 20, 2016
5270Q.golden elm
We have a golden elm planted in the lawn that hasn't grown at all, or very little. At the moment the leaves all look beautiful and healthy. Is there something I can do to give it a boost along, or should I shift it?
Answered by
Alisma on
November 21, 2016
Certified ExpertA.Make sure your elm is getting proper care and is in a good location:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/elm/growing-elm-trees.htmOr, the tree could have been planted improperly and have a root that is wrapped around the other roots:
http://www.proarbor.com/soil-remediation/why-is-that-tree-not-growing-phpWas this answer useful?00
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- Asked by
Anonymous on
January 27, 2017Q.large elm tree peeling bark, leafing late
What is causing my beautiful 50 yr. old backyard shade elm to be losing its bark in lots of small chunks? Is it normal shedding or is there something attacking it? Also, why does it consistently leaf out much later than other elms in the neighborhood? Since it's now late January, if it needs treatment, what would the treatment be and when would be the best time to do it? Or, if the tree is ok, what can I do to ensure continued good health?
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
January 27, 2017A.Though it is normal for some types of trees to shed their bark. Some varieties of Elm do shed bark.
If this is new to your tree you need to investigate a bit further.
Is the tree suffering damage from rodents such as squirrels?
Is the tree under stress from weather or watering issues?
Are there other signs of disease or insects? Yellowing leaves, damage to leaves, leaf drop?Elm trees are susceptible to several diseases with Dutch Elm disease being reported throughout the country.
I would encourage you to have the tree examined by a certified Arborist.
Here are several links for you with more information.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/tgen/peeling-bark-on-trees.htm
http://www.na.fs.fed.us/spfo/pubs/howtos/ht_ded/ht_ded.htm#symptoms
https://extension.psu.edu/pests/plant-diseases/all-fact-sheets/elm-diseases
http://www.ipm.ucdavis.edu/PMG/GARDEN/PLANTS/DISEASES/dutchelmdis.htmlWas this answer useful?00 - Asked by
AJHelmtree on
February 10, 2017
Dannevirke New ZealandQ.Elm tree saplings
I want to kill the saplings but don't want the lovely old tree to die. What can I do?
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
February 10, 2017Was this answer useful?00 - Asked by
jdorn6641 on
May 29, 2017
55124Q.dead elm tree
My elm appears to be dead. All the bark has peeled off. I was told elms do not rot when they die, so I don't have to worry about the tree falling down or branches rotting off. Is this true?
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
May 30, 2017A.You will want to have the tree removed by a qualified professional.
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pinecone00 on
June 21, 2017
96058, USDA Zone 6a, Sunset Zone 1AQ.Elm tree top died back–how to establish a new central leader?
I planted a 4 ft American Elm (var. "Princeton") sapling on our rural residence last year. It grew to 8 ft. Then we had a very cold winter and spring and the top and all the main branches died back to 4 ft! I pruned the dead trunk back to the first main branch, which I trained up to vertical position. But it has no apical bud. Will ever become the main leader? If not, what should I do? I considered grafting, but none of the main branches have apical buds either. The tree looks green and healthy, but doesn't seem to be growing. I'm located in NE California at an elevation of 4,300 ft. I know American elms grow in places as cold as N. Dakota, but we can freeze any month of the year, and spring cold snaps are common. Is it likely to die back again next winter? Thanks!
- Answered by
pinecone00 on
June 24, 2017A.Thanks for the answer.
If it's botanically possible for the branch without
an apical bud to become the new leader, then I'm happy
to wait. Is it?To be clear: I need a shade tree, not a bush. Watering
this tree is costing me money (generator, well). That's
why I asked the question. I could have come up with
"wait and see" on my own.Was this answer useful?00 - Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
June 23, 2017A.Since this injury is fairly new, I would give it another season to see how things shape up.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/elm/growing-elm-trees.htm
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gbothe on
July 3, 2017
Kewaunee, WI 54216Q.camperdown elm seedling
When we bought our property in Wisconsin in 1986, it included a beautiful large Camperdown elm, about 90 years old at the time. About 5 years ago, it succumbed to dutch elm disease. It had always been a prolific seed producer, but we paid little attention to the seedlings until the parent tree had died. Several of them, however, are now growing into the weeping form, hugging the ground. I was under the impression that such a thing was not possible; that the weeping form was only available as graft stock from existing trees. Can you help me with this? Are our weeping seedlings common or rare? The tree has grown considerably since these photos were taken, but they show what I am talking about. Gary Bothe gbothe@pensacolastate.edu
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
July 6, 2017A.I was not able to locate much information on grafted stock.
These links have more information.You can also check with your County Extension Office, as there may be more trees in the region then yours.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/extension-search/Was this answer useful?00 - Asked by
Lthomason3 on
July 5, 2017
Pr4 1ydQ.Weeping tree possibly elm
Some of the tree is producing new leaves but some have no leaves at all. I noticed that it produced more pussy willow in the spring what can I do as regards the branches not producing
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
July 7, 2017A.Check the branches, do the bend or snap off?
If the branches snap off they have died.
You can also scratch the bark of the tree.https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/tgen/tree-scratch-test.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/pussy-willow/growing-pussy-willows.htmWas this answer useful?00
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