I have 3 lemon cypress trees that are next to a fence. The landscapers cut back too far and up too high on the trunk when trying to clip them away from the fence as they were pushing on it too hard. Now there is no growth on that part and I\'d like to try to make them look better by spraying with appropriate paint. I used Seymour\'s that was for grass & shrubs, but it is too dark and I cannot find another option. If I used an acrylic paint, would it kill the rest of the tree? Or do you have a better recommendation? I hate the thought of cutting them down, but they look pretty bad for the neighbors on the other side of the street!...Any ideas would be appreciated!
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.
Hi, could anyone help me understand what can I do to help my tree and get rid of this black substance. It's dripping all over the place from the leaves!
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
This is the second tree within about 10 yards of each other to have turned brown & died. Both trees started to turn brown within just a couple of months
Evergreens don't usually turn brown till months after the problem occurs, such as a very dry summer or winter. Here is more:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/environmental/winter-burn-in-evergreens.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/pine/pine-tree-browning.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/environmental/desiccation-in-plants.htm
More than 3 years ago I tried a few fruit Seeds, such as, Nectarine, Peach, Apricot & Cherry for germination. Out of those I got 2 Nectarine trees & 1 Peach tree. This is late arrival compared to it's peers, who have bloomed & given one nectarine fruit too. Now it has picked up growth. But I am not able to make out what fruit tree is this.
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.
My tree has a spot at the trunk where water is standing and mosquitoes are living in the water , what can I do , chemical , cut a hole ?
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.
I trimmed the top of my hedges and found that they are all dry now. I would like them to grow green again.
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/
In dormant season when the tree is bare it is easy when pruning to identify growth buds. However in summer when there is full foliage on the tree can an actual 'leaf' be accepted to perform in the same way as a growth bud? I mean when pruning if a cut is made above an outward facing leaf then will a lateral branch be formed facing away from the centre or is there another rule of thumb to be applied to get a lateral to form?
To get more side branches, remove the tips of all limbs.
https://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/earthkind/landscape/proper-pruning-techniques/