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June 2, 2020Q.Cupressus macrocarpa wilma lemon scented conifer
I have the above trees. I have 4 in a line as a hedge & it was neglected with water hence the branches are now brown. I also noticed that the one furthest from my maple tree has the most sun, hence that looks good and as each tree gets closer to the maple tree it gets less sun. So I guess no water plus little sun has caused the tree closest to the maple to gradually go brown. Since this I have pruned the maple tree back so the trees can have more sunlight. My question is what do I need to do to get them to go back to green. Do I cut them off? They look completely dead. Will the branches go back to green & would I be able to get a hedge or would it look as it is? I live in Sydney Australia & we are now at the start of winter. Other parts of the tree are green; it's only one side affected with the inside also dead.
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GKH_Susan on
June 3, 2020
Certified ExpertA.You are correct, they require full sun, plus adequate water.
Unfortunately they will not recover; the dead branches will not turn green or grow new green branches.
The best you can do is trim them up and live with the new shape.https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/shgen/care-of-landscape-hedges.htm
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Danaqatanani on
July 6, 2020
48126Q.How To Take care Of Evergreen Trees After Planting?
I've just planted an evergreen trees two weeks ago . So some of them got start turn into brown to yellow . So am wondering how many times need to be watering ? Thank you
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
July 7, 2020
Certified ExpertA.It depends on the exact tree in question. The soil should not remain wet, but should not dry out more than 3 or 4 inches until it is established.
Unfortunately, your photos did not come through, so I cannot see the state of the tree to tell what is going on with it.
To me, it sounds like transplant shock. Most of the time, this is due to overwatering the young transplant.
This article will help explain:
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Davidgrove36 on
August 31, 2020
Ng235beQ.Evergreen Shrubs For North Facing Shaded Wall
Can you advise on any evergreen shrubs that will grow on a north facing shaded wall please? Preferably flowering shrubs. Thank you.
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
August 31, 2020
Certified ExpertA.Your climate appears to be most like our USDA zone 9. These articles will offer some suggestions for your area:
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Meliss1324 on
September 3, 2020
LondonQ.Pruning Evergreens
Hello - I'm new to gardening and totally lost! I have a bush with dead branches in the bottom. I don't know what kind of bush it is and not sure what is the best way to revive it. Will the dead branches in this bush recover? Should I prune them? If they won't recover I'd rather have the dead branches for privacy.. but if trimming them will help them I'm willing to try!
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
September 3, 2020
Certified ExpertA.This looks to be infection from wet soils! The dead growth will not recover, but some new growth may occur, though this is unlikely in that area.
Leaving them will afford you temporary privacy, but eventually, these dead scales will drop along with the branches. The disease will slowly work its way up the trees.
You can try fungicides, but likely, you will be replacing these soon. It will be best to replace them with something else that is not related to them.
To attempt correction, you can try fungicides.
These articles will help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/info/using-fungicides-in-garden.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/organic/biofungicide-information.htm
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February 18, 2021Q.When To Plant Potted Evergreens Bought In December
I live in Maryland, DC suburban area, so Mid Atlantic and it's been fairly mild this year. It's now mid Feb. and I have two different evergreens in pots, they are about a foot tall and one is kind of bushy, maybe a shrub. The other is like a small tree. I realize that they were sold as holiday decor and might not be as hardy as other nursery plants. I don't know whether to wait till later in the season to plant them in the ground or if anytime is okay. They've been kept outside since I bought them.
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
February 18, 2021
Certified ExpertA.I would wait till all threat of frost has passed to plant them. Make sure they are in a protected area or move them to a garage if cold weather threatens. Planting them now would stress the roots as they try to become established. An unforeseen cold snap could cause injury.
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Anonymous on
April 5, 2021Q.Large Evergreen Tree Suggestions Please
Looking to buy a mature evergreen tree to provide some shade in my garden. Not fussy about what it looks like, just a standard evergreen tree! Finding it impossible to find an answer to what feels like a simple thing!
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
April 5, 2021
Certified ExpertA.Sure! Your climate is, most, equivalent to our zones 8 and 9. This give you quite a few possibilities. Here are some articles that will offer some suggestions:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/gardening-by-zone/zone-8/zone-8-evergreen-trees.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/gardening-by-zone/zone-8/zone-8-evergreen-shrubs.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/gardening-by-zone/zone-8/vines-for-zone-8.htm
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May 26, 2021Q.Treat Damage To Evergreen
A buck deer used the top of our 5 footevergreen stripping off all branches and needles about 18 inches. Should we use anything to the stripped off part?
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
May 30, 2021
Certified ExpertA.This article should help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/deer/deer-rubbing-tree-bark.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/deer/how-to-protect-trees-from-deer.htm
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