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  • Answered by
    Tttt on
    September 3, 2023
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    I would not recommend using an acrylic paint on your lemon cypress trees, as it could potentially harm the trees and prevent them from growing and soaking up essential nutrients from the soil. Instead, you could try the following steps to promote healthy growth on the trees:

    1. Remove any dead or dying branches, such as those affected by the over-trimmed areas. This will allow the trees to focus their energy on healthy branches.
    2. Give the trees a deep watering once a week, preferably in the early morning. Check the soil with your fingers to make sure it's moist, but not soggy.
    3. Consider applying a balanced fertilizer that contains all the essential nutrients the trees need. This will help support healthy growth and recovery.
    4. Monitor the trees regularly for any signs of insect infestation, disease or other stress. If any issues are found, consult with a certified arborist for proper treatment.

    As for hiding the over-trimmed areas, you could use a natural or artificial mulch around the base of the trees to disguise the bare spots. Additionally, you could consider adding a small rock garden or landscaping feature to draw attention away from the trees and toward a more visible area of the yard.

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  • Answered by
    BushDoctor on
    September 8, 2023
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    This is sooty mold, which comes from insects feeding on the tree. Getting rid of those and washing it off (or letting the rain do so) will take care of it.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/disease/how-to-get-rid-of-sooty-mold.htm

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    GKH_Susan on
    September 11, 2023
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    GKH_Susan on
    September 19, 2023
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    The leaves don't look like nectarine or cherry. They do however, look similar to an avocado tree leaf. Could your avocado tree have reseeded? You could take a tip cutting from the tree and take it to a local nursery for positive identification.

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  • Answered by
    GKH_Susan on
    September 17, 2023
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    Is the spot in the soil near the trunk or is it part of the trunk? If it's not part of the trunk can you fill the spot with soil? Or can you add mulch around the tree that would fill it?

    If it's part of the trunk you don't want to cut into it because that would allow pathogens and insects inside. And you wouldn't want to heap soil or mulch onto the trunk because it could cause stem rot or allow a place for insects or mice to hide.

    If it's part of the trunk you can add mosquito dunk to kill the larvae.

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  • Answered by
    GKH_Susan on
    September 19, 2023
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    Often, the inside of the hedge doesn't get enough sunlight to grow leaves. Renewal pruning should help. This article explains:

    https://henderson.ces.ncsu.edu/2023/02/plant-health-alert-excessive-shearing-stresses-plants/

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  • Answered by
    GKH_Susan on
    September 19, 2023
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    To get more side branches, remove the tips of all limbs.

    https://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/earthkind/landscape/proper-pruning-techniques/

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