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- Q.Smoke Bush/tree - The roots on my smoke bush have pushed upward. Should I keep covering with dirt when they surface again?
- Q.Smoke Tree - When does a smoke tree begin to show signs of life in the spring? Most of my shrubs are ...
- Q.Taking A Cutting From Smoke Tree - I have 2 smoke trees and would like to take cuttings off them to get more trees to grow what ...
- Q.2 Smoke Bushes - Can I trim a few of the branches now - that have grown taller than the others? I have ...
- Q.Smoke Trees - we have a smoke tree in our back yard and our daughter would like to know if she could cut ...
- Q.Smoke Trees - hello thank you for allowing this question to be answered,when do i plant a smoke tree in zone 6 new ...
- Q.Smoke Bush - Our Smoke Bush has produced a huge number of flowers this year. It did so last year as well ...
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bringel on
April 8, 2017
Crystal Lake IL 60014Q.smoke bush/tree
The roots on my smoke bush have pushed upward. Should I keep covering with dirt when they surface again?
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
April 9, 2017A.Is there a reason for the root exposure? Heavy rain, flooding, soil erosion?
The root system of a Smoke Tree is quite fibrous. You can add soil with some organic amendments to cover exposed roots. Apply 3 to 4 inches of hardwood mulch to help hold soil in place. Avoid the mulch touching the trunk of the tree.
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Anonymous on
April 14, 2017Q.smoke tree
When does a smoke tree begin to show signs of life in the spring? Most of my shrubs are beginning to show signs of life (April 14th) but new smoke tree planted 3 weeks ago is still dormant 2. when can I plant caladium bulbs?
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
April 14, 2017A.Your in growing zone 6b. The average last from date is April 15, and you mention your other plants are waking up.
The ground is very cold still and a new planting will take time to wake up and become established.
The planting hole should be dug 2 to 3 times wider then the pot size but plant no deeper then the plant was in the pot. The roots should be un-circled and spread out in the planting hole.
Make sure you water well after planting and water about 1" per week.You can plant Caladium in your zone about June 1.
Here are some links with more information.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/smoke-tree/growing-smoke-trees.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/caladium/caladium-plant-care.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/caladium/when-to-plant-caladium-bulbs.htm
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Kyonker on
May 13, 2017
cumberland md 21502Q.Taking a cutting from smoke tree
I have 2 smoke trees and would like to take cuttings off them to get more trees to grow what is the process in doing this?
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
May 15, 2017A.I found this link for you.
https://sites.google.com/site/smoketreepropagation/
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/smoke-tree/growing-smoke-trees.htm
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dststjohn on
June 2, 2017
Scotch Plains, NJ 07076Q.2 smoke bushes
Can I trim a few of the branches now - that have grown taller than the others? I have 2 smoke bushes about 2 years old. I bought them in Sept. of 2015. In late March (early spring) of 2017 I cut them back completely to about a 6 - 8 inch stump. Now it is June and they are beautiful. Basically round and full. They are about 3 times the size they were when purchased. Because of the way the sun hits my property - One is slightly larger than the other. One has 2 branches that are a little taller than the rest of the bush and one has four branches that are a little taller than the rest of the bush. Neither has any blooms or flowers at this time. I want to keep them as bushes but I do not want them to become very tall. Please let me know if I can snip off about 8 inches from the 6 branches that are taller than the rest of the bush without ruining the plant. If there is a charge involved - don't answer.
Answered by
DLarum on
June 3, 2017
Certified ExpertA.You'll want to wait until winter or early spring to trim smoke bushes as doing it now can expose them to many pests and diseases. This article should help
http://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/smoke-tree/pruning-smoke-trees.htmWas this answer useful?00- Asked by
smallfry6512 on
June 17, 2017
Fort Wayne IndianaQ.smoke trees
we have a smoke tree in our back yard and our daughter would like to know if she could cut a sampling off and plant it in her yard.
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
June 20, 2017A.Soft wood cuttings can be taken.
These links have more information.https://content.ces.ncsu.edu/plant-propagation-by-stem-cuttings-instructions-for-the-home-gardener
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/tgen/how-to-root-cuttings-from-various-shrubs-bushes-and-trees.htmWas this answer useful?00 - Asked by
ssnmcgarry on
July 5, 2017
zone 6Q.smoke trees
hello thank you for allowing this question to be answered,when do i plant a smoke tree in zone 6 new york?
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
July 7, 2017A.Spring is the best time, but fall will also work.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/smoke-tree/growing-smoke-trees.htm
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licia on
July 22, 2017
Sechelt, B.C (near Vancouver)Q.Smoke Bush
Our Smoke Bush has produced a huge number of flowers this year. It did so last year as well and the flowers, and hence seeds, spread like crazy. Is it safe to cut the flowers back to reduce the shedding mess and if so, when? Thanks in advance.
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
July 24, 2017A.This bush does reseed freely. Removing the flowers may be removing the prettiest bark of your plant, though you can cut them back before they turn to seed.
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