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- Q.Are These The Same Tree - I purchased these 3 hornbeams but the one on the right seems to be growing differently. Can you tell if ...
- Q.Problems With Hornbeams. - Planted a year ago. Nursery said yellow from wet spring. Also brown spots on leaves. What is ...
- Q.Looking For Information On The Horn Beam Tree - Looking for general info on planting and care of the Horn Beam tree, light conditions, watering, fertilizing, etc.
- Q.Are These Hornbeams The Same Species - I purchased what I thought was 3 pyramidal hornbeams but one of them is growing a little differently. My goal ...
- Q.IEuropean Hornbeam Trees That I Planted Last Fall Are Now Being Eaten By Japanese Beetles. What Can I Use To Treat Them? - 1 day ago only the tops of the trees were eaten, tonight they have eaten down through the middle of ...
- Q.If I Top A 10′ Hornbeam Will It Invite Disease, Insects, And Rot To The Open Wound? - Wanting to pleach a row of hornbeams. But they must be topped. Will this harm the tree unless the open ...
- Q.Hornbeam In Standing Water - Hey everyone, I have an area surrounded by pavers that currently has a pyramidal european hornbeam in it. Its 5b ...
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ghamiltonusmc on
May 16, 2019
Hillsdale NJQ.Are these the same tree
I purchased these 3 hornbeams but the one on the right seems to be growing differently. Can you tell if they’re the same?
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
May 17, 2019A.I can't compare leaves or bark from these images; but the first image shows them appearing very much the same.
It looks like you have some differences in growth pattern since their planting.
This could be due to moisture levels, sunlight conditions or nutrient levels.
American hornbeam is sensitive to drought, heat, and soil compaction. Plant it where soil moisture can be maintained with mulching and supplemental irrigation during summer dry periods.
I found this info; 'Landscape trees and shrubs should not be fertilized unless a soil test indicates a need. Correct soil pH, if necessary, by amending the backfill soil. No nitrogen fertilizer should be added at planting or during the first growing season.'
Your County Extension Office can help with a soil test.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/extension-search
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- Asked by
Lechateaubleu on
July 20, 2019
Carmel IndianaQ.Problems with hornbeams.
Planted a year ago. Nursery said yellow from wet spring. Also brown spots on leaves. What is wrong?
Answered by
GKH_Susan on
July 20, 2019
Certified ExpertA.Brown spots are indicative of leaf spot disease, which also could have been caused by the wet weather. They are not considered serious so no control is needed. Here is more information:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/search?q=hornbeams
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Constancet on
July 29, 2019
South Bend IN, zone 4-5Q.Looking for information on the horn beam tree
Looking for general info on planting and care of the Horn Beam tree, light conditions, watering, fertilizing, etc.
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
July 29, 2019
Certified ExpertA.We have just the article for you! This will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/hornbeam/hornbeam-care-and-growing.htm
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Anonymous on
May 12, 2020Q.Are these hornbeams the same species
I purchased what I thought was 3 pyramidal hornbeams but one of them is growing a little differently. My goal is to have an elevated hedge above my fence for privacy and Im hoping these trees grow into one another but the one on the right looks a little different. There were not exactly the same size when I bought them so I’ve had to trim the one right. Now I’m concerned it’s not the same species.
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
May 15, 2020
Certified ExpertA.The one on the right does look different. Perhaps you could speak with someone in the garden center where you purchased them.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/hornbeam/hornbeam-care-and-growing.htm
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Anonymous on
July 28, 2021Q.IEuropean Hornbeam Trees That I Planted Last Fall Are Now Being Eaten By Japanese Beetles. What Can I Use To Treat Them?
1 day ago only the tops of the trees were eaten, tonight they have eaten down through the middle of each tree
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
August 17, 2021
Certified ExpertA.These articles will help you:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/japanese-beetles.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/pesticides
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/hornbeam/hornbeam-care-and-growing.htm
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dvail12 on
July 31, 2021
06355Q.If I Top A 10′ Hornbeam Will It Invite Disease, Insects, And Rot To The Open Wound?
Wanting to pleach a row of hornbeams. But they must be topped. Will this harm the tree unless the open trunk end is dressed in some way. And how could that be done?
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
August 2, 2021
Certified ExpertA.It carries quite the risk, and sealing it, actually, increases that risk. All around, it is not a good idea to top them, arbitrarily, after they have already grown to that height, unless you are familiar with the process, or have extra trees on hand to replace any that do succumb to disease.
If you must top them, and you are confident that you can do so and sufficiently clean the wound- Do so when the temperatures are mild. This will offer the least amount of stress.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/tgen/what-is-pleaching.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/tgen/wound-dressing-on-trees.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/projects/espalier-instructions.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/hornbeam/hornbeam-care-and-growing.htm
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August 25, 2021Q.Hornbeam In Standing Water
Hey everyone, I have an area surrounded by pavers that currently has a pyramidal european hornbeam in it. Its 5b zone, very compact clay soil, minimal topsoil due to the pea gravel for the pavers and everything seems to now drain into this hole. I'm pretty sure I'm drowning this thing. 1) is there anything I can do to save it without moving it? 2) what tree would grow in this compact clay & standing water location? Thanks! Aaron
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
September 9, 2021
Certified ExpertA.You could try a french drain! This can help move some of the water from this spot, passively.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/what-is-a-french-drain.htm
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