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- Q.Horse Chestnut Tree - Is there any special way to trim/prune this tree as it seems that every year I trim it it returns ...
- Q.Repotting A Chinese Horse Chestnut Tree - Mu Chinese Horse Chestnut is only 1 single stem. It has leaves and flowers at the top of the ...
- Q.When Do You Take The Horse Chestnut Off Of The Tree? - when do you take the horse chestnut off of the tree?
- Q.Horse Chestnut Tree Signs Of Sickness - Hello - I have a 60 year old horse chestnut tree that has been healthy and robust for a long ...
- Q.Horse Chestnut Tree - All the leaves have dried and fallen from our horse chestnut tree (it's a very tall and old tree). ...
- Q.Horse Chestnuts Seedlings For The Winter - HELLO Every one. I have sprouts that I took and started in pots from a Horse Chestnut Tree. They all ...
- Q.Horse Chestnut Tree - Where can I obtain small seedlings or seeds for planting?
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pinky on
July 23, 2017
SheffieldQ.Horse Chestnut Tree
Is there any special way to trim/prune this tree as it seems that every year I trim it it returns with many more branches than I trimmed off. These seem to appear in groups in several other areas? and continue to grow up to a metre in length. the tree is situated on a boundry line and unfortunately keeping the tree in a neat condition falls on me!! Regards William Pinkerton
- Answered by
MichiganDot on
July 23, 2017A.Pruning a tree tells it to grow more branches. If you cut off branch tips to contain spread, it will send up "water sprouts" which you don't want. It is better to cut a branch back to the trunk. Would removing all the lower branches (limbing it up) solve your problem? If not, then it sounds like you have a tree in the wrong location. Because it is a heavy sap bleeder, mid to late summer is the only time it should be pruned. Trimming of dead wood or small branches is less time sensitive. Bleeding sap equates to losing very important nutrients. It's worth having an arborist give you an opinion.
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- Asked by
rchartgrove on
August 7, 2017
59632. Boulder, mtQ.repotting a Chinese Horse Chestnut tree
Mu Chinese Horse Chestnut is only 1 single stem. It has leaves and flowers at the top of the stem then a gap of about 1 to 1 & 1/2 foot then more leaves and flowers. I want to put it in a bigger pot, When and how do I do this? I am trying to keep it in a pot til we buy a home (soon I hope)
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
August 13, 2017A.A 15 gallon nursery pot will work for a tree that is 8 to 12 feet tall.
Use a good quality commercial potting mix and add a slow release fertilizer to the soil mix. Do not over fertilize.
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mmareno on
August 24, 2017Q.when do you take the horse chestnut off of the tree?
when do you take the horse chestnut off of the tree?
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
August 27, 2017A.Only harvest edible chestnut varieties for kitchen use. The horse chestnut looks similar but is poisonous. Horse chestnut husks have a smooth or spiny skin, while edible chestnut husks are completely covered in hairlike bristles.
Spread a tarp or blanket under the chestnut tree when the nuts begin to drop from it in early fall. Cover the ground beneath the entire canopy to collect as many nuts as possible over the two- to four-week harvest window.
Collect the fallen nuts every two days. The most mature nuts are full size with the husk already splitting open on its own.
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Anonymous on
September 2, 2017Q.Horse Chestnut Tree Signs of Sickness
Hello - I have a 60 year old horse chestnut tree that has been healthy and robust for a long time. Last Fall we had professional tree service company come and prune back a lot of healthy branches as they were leaning on the roof of the house. Now, this Summer, the tree has gone from green to brown in August (ahead of cooler temps in Chicago), and has dropped major branches in the last rain storm. The wood is dry and brittle. What can I do to save this wonderful tree? Is it sick? Thank you!
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
September 3, 2017A.It's possible that these problems are caused by environmental stresses, such as extreme temperatures:
The brown leaves could also be caused by a fungal disease called Horsechestnut Leaf Blotch:
http://hyg.ipm.illinois.edu/pastpest/200110g.html
https://extension.umaine.edu/ipm/ipddl/publications/5094e/
http://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/gardens-gardening/your-garden/help-for-the-home-gardener/advice-tips-resources/pests-and-problems/diseases/fungal-spots/guignardia-blotch.aspxIt seems this disease wouldn't be fatal to the tree by itself, but could weaken it and make it more susceptible to damage from other causes. You may want to consult an arborist or university extension agent in your area.
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blacksherry5 on
September 13, 2017Q.Horse Chestnut Tree
All the leaves have dried and fallen from our horse chestnut tree (it's a very tall and old tree). But the tips of about a half dozen branches (out of hundreds of branches) have leafed out greenly as if it were spring, and one of the branches even has flowers! Never saw this before. What's up? (I doubt if this is the answer, but the branches in question are relatively close to a area where we've burned wood for cookouts). Thanks.
Answered by
BushDoctor on
September 13, 2017
Certified ExpertA.You may be more spot on than you realize! the fire may have something to do with the leaves falling off, AND something to do with tricking the tree into feeling those warmer conditions associated with spring, or summer conditions. I don't believe that this is much of a concern, but if it does something strange in the springtime, we can revisit the situation, and find a solution from there.
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Dodgedaddie on
September 17, 2017
Searsport, MaineQ.Horse Chestnuts Seedlings For The Winter
HELLO Every one. I have sprouts that I took and started in pots from a Horse Chestnut Tree. They all took an look really great. The question I'm asking is what to do with them for the winter months. I'm In Maine. Should I just take them in the house? Put in my cellar or out in the garage. Yes it would be cold but not the bitter cold/wind/snow?,,,, Any Help Would Be A Help
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
September 18, 2017
Certified ExpertA.These trees are hardy through zones 3 to 8, and will be fine on their own, outside. However, if you wanted to ensure they make it through the winter, you can bring them in and care for them the first year that way.Here is an article with more information on the tree: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/horse-chestnut/how-to-grow-a-horse-chestnut-tree.htm
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Anonymous on
May 13, 2018Q.Horse Chestnut Tree
Where can I obtain small seedlings or seeds for planting?
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
May 14, 2018A.I would do a Google search for bare root trees. There are many growers that can ship directly to you.
You can try Ebay also, just be sure to check the sellers reviews.Was this answer useful?00
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