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- Q.Why Is There Seepage Coming Down From My Oak Tree? Also, Why Is The Bark Coming Off The Base Of My Tree. Photos Are Attached. - This is a type of oak tree that has been serviced fairly regularly and looks to be doing well. However ...
- Q.Can I Grow An Oak Tree From An Acorn? - If so, how do I propagate?
- Q.Can I Grow Quercus Ilex Pleached Trees In Pots? - I have purchased 3 Quercus Ilex Pleached Trees, which I intend to grow in pots to form a screen in ...
- Q.What Plants To Use Under Oak Tree Canopy - Live in florida
- Q.Live In The Shoalhaven Area On 5acres And Have Lots Of Casuarina She-oaks On Property And Presently Been Cutting Them Back And Bot - h my husband and have ended up with lots of red bites on our body, question is do they carry ...
- Q.Should A 7 Year Old Oak Tree With A Slight Lean From Wind Be Staked - Tree is on a green in an estate. Occasionally strong winds blow in from coast. Someone said a tree this ...
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July 12, 2022Q.Why Is There Seepage Coming Down From My Oak Tree? Also, Why Is The Bark Coming Off The Base Of My Tree. Photos Are Attached.
This is a type of oak tree that has been serviced fairly regularly and looks to be doing well. However over the last few years the bark has been coming off at it’s base, as well as the seepage running down it’s trunk. I’ve noticed ants and have been treating the tree area. Are these issues from ants? I’m concerned because this is a large tree and want to mainly it’s integrity.
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GKH_Susan on
July 21, 2022
Certified ExpertA.You could have tree borer damage. I've included info on that below. Also, information about weeping trees and wood rot.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/tgen/tree-borer-insects.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/tgen/wetwood-bleeding-trees.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/tgen/what-is-wood-rot.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/tgen/repairing-tree-bark-damage.htm
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- Asked by
Anonymous on
August 21, 2023Q.Can I Grow An Oak Tree From An Acorn?
If so, how do I propagate?
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
August 22, 2023
Certified ExpertA.Yes, the squirrels do it all the time! Here is how:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/oak/how-to-grow-an-oak-tree.htm
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October 18, 2023
MK18 4LQQ.Can I Grow Quercus Ilex Pleached Trees In Pots?
I have purchased 3 Quercus Ilex Pleached Trees, which I intend to grow in pots to form a screen in the front garden where is isn't possible to dig holes to plant in the ground. They are 5 foot tall. Is it possible to grow them in pots, if so what size and what compost/soil? I live in Buckingham, Buckinghamshire, sheltered site, partial shade.
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
October 18, 2023
Certified ExpertA.These are not normally cultivated in container due to its large size, but with a large enough container, it can be possible. Make sure that the container is at least 2 times the size of the original container, and size up when trees start to seem rootbound.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/tgen/growing-trees-in-containers.htm
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danielsm230 on
November 6, 2023
33541Q.What Plants To Use Under Oak Tree Canopy
Live in florida
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
November 6, 2023
Certified ExpertA.This will, mainly, be any selection of grasses, but there are a few showy plants that can grow there. One will be the Azalea. This article will offer more information:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/oak/planting-under-oak-trees.htm
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April 12, 2024Q.Live In The Shoalhaven Area On 5acres And Have Lots Of Casuarina She-oaks On Property And Presently Been Cutting Them Back And Bot
h my husband and have ended up with lots of red bites on our body, question is do they carry the oak mite and if yes how long do t hey have this active bug? Never happened before and been here fir 20years
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
April 15, 2024
Certified ExpertA.Any oak tree with galls can be a host for oak leaf mites. Here is more:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/oak/oak-tree-gall-mites.htm
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February 4, 2025Q.Should A 7 Year Old Oak Tree With A Slight Lean From Wind Be Staked
Tree is on a green in an estate. Occasionally strong winds blow in from coast. Someone said a tree this old shouldn't be staked because of possible root damage from stake and that tropism would cause it to eventually grown straight but I woukd like advice please
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
February 6, 2025
Certified ExpertA.Most damage from staking is due to leaving the stake attached too long (more than a season) or letting the tie get too tight and girdling the tree. i don't really think the tree is leaning that much, and it will probably straighten itself out when it gets more weight with branches. This article tells you how to correct a leaning tree:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/tgen/straighten-tree.htm
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