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- Q.Sooty Mold - I finally discovered what the heavy black stuff on my deck and concrete drive is. It's sooty mold. All I ...
- Q.Maple Tree Is Losing Bark - My old Maple tree is losing its bark! I have noticed this happening in the last few years. The tree ...
- Q.Diseases Of Maple Trees - I have a mature maple tree in my yard that began to show fan shaped fungal growths at the base ...
- Q.Red Maple - Best way to plant and care for it. I live on the Gulf Coast.
- Q.Can You Treat Maple Canker? - One of my trees has really bad canker and I was wondering if there is anything you can do to ...
- Q.What Are Tiny Pepper-like Droppings From My Maple Trees? - They are sticking to my furniture and cars. Also, should I try planting impatiens this spring as all died last ...
- Q.Diseased Green Maple - I have a mature, large green, lace leaf maple that has branches that completely die during the spring and summer. ...
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Anonymous on
October 11, 2012Q.Sooty Mold
I finally discovered what the heavy black stuff on my deck and concrete drive is. It's sooty mold. All I have around is 100 year old, maple, oak and pine trees. How do I get rid of the aphids (if that's the problem) from such large plants? It took me 5 hours of constant high pressure cleaning to get most of the black off my 8 X 20' deck. A large driveway is still covered and there is a lot of sticky stuff on my car and husband's. Smaller plants such as hostas have quite a bit also. Who do I call to clean the trees off?
Answered by
Nikki on
October 12, 2012
Certified ExpertA.Neem oil can be used to get rid of the pests as well as the fungus This article will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/disease/how-to-get-rid-of-sooty-mold.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/pesticides/neem-oil-uses.htmAn arborist can help, especially if pruning becomes necessary, but you should be able to mix the neem oil in a sprayer to treat the trees.
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- Asked by
Deensee on
October 24, 2012Q.Maple Tree Is Losing Bark
My old Maple tree is losing its bark! I have noticed this happening in the last few years. The tree is quite old--we have lived here for 35 years. The branches are full of leaves, they were green in the spring and summer have turned to yellow and orange with the fall. I am very frightened for this tree. Is there anything I can do? Should I be concerned?
- Answered by
Nikki on
October 25, 2012
Certified ExpertA.Some varieties of maple do have "peeling" barks and are grown for this feature. It is a feature that often takes years to develop, which would explain the recent development in past years. As long as it looks healthy and you do not see any signs of fungus or mold (it will look like a powdery substance) you should not have to worry about the tree.
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Hunter on
April 9, 2013Q.Diseases of Maple Trees
I have a mature maple tree in my yard that began to show fan shaped fungal growths at the base of its trunk and some of its exposed roots. Is this something that I can treat or will it be necessary to remove the tree?
- Answered by
AnnsGreeneHaus on
April 9, 2013A.You would probably need to use a fungicide. I suggest you consider taking samples to your local agricultural extension office for identification and recommendations for treatment.
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Anonymous on
April 21, 2013Q.Red Maple
Best way to plant and care for it. I live on the Gulf Coast.
- Answered by
AnnsGreeneHaus on
April 21, 2013A.These articles should help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/tgen/watering-newly-planted-tree.htm
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tfisher3201 on
April 27, 2013Q.Can You Treat Maple Canker?
One of my trees has really bad canker and I was wondering if there is anything you can do to save the tree?
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AnnsGreeneHaus on
April 28, 2013A.The following articles should answer your questions:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/maple/maple-tree-bark-disease.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/tgen/repairing-tree-bark-damage.htm
http://www.clemson.edu/extension/horticulture/nursery/ipm/book_files/chapter_10
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kitty on
May 19, 2013Q.What Are Tiny Pepper-like Droppings From My Maple Trees?
They are sticking to my furniture and cars. Also, should I try planting impatiens this spring as all died last year due to, I'm told, a fungus. Thanks for any help.
- Answered by
AnnsGreeneHaus on
May 19, 2013A.The following article is about downy mildew, a new fungus for regular and double impatiens that is deadly: http://msue.anr.msu.edu/news/impatiens_downy_mildew_a_curse_and_opportunity_for_your_garden
As far as the dropping from your maple, it's most likely from an insect or larvae eating the leaves. You would need to identify and tr3eat. It could be pieces of the spent bloom, just guessing.
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May 22, 2013Q.Diseased Green Maple
I have a mature, large green, lace leaf maple that has branches that completely die during the spring and summer. First the leaves become brown and then an entire branch will die. I have been told to use a fungicide by a salesperson at McClendon's, but then was told by WA tree service that these trees usually do not get fungus and that spraying with a fungicide may do more harm than good. Help! What should I do?
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AnnsGreeneHaus on
May 22, 2013A.Consider taking an example of what you describe to your local agricultural extension service for identification and recommendations. Most salespeople in "box stores", are trying to sell product, and in our area, tree services know how to cut or prune trees.
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