In your opinion, is it possible to graft two mature spruce trees with a horizontal spruce pole or poles around 30 feet in length to act as a support for a tree house, while keeping alive all of the trees including the horizontal poles with limbs still on the bottom side? If so, what would be the ideal way to connect them?
From your description I would say this is not a viable plan.
Best of luck.
Hi! We are looking to dig a basement for our home close to 40+ ft (45 year old trees). We don't want to hurt the trees so were wondering how far away we should keep the excavation? The diameter of the trunk 4.5 ft up from the ground is 15". Thank you for your help!
Most Spruce Trees roots are more shallow and will extent beyond the size of the canopy.
You can search for the specific root structure of the type of Spruce that you have in your digging site.
Here are some links that will help you.
http://www.treetec.net.au/TPZ_SRZ_DBH_calculator.php
http://www.extension.umn.edu/garden/landscaping/implement/protecting_trees.html
Why my spruce is not growing well at lower body but on top
I commonly see this being attributed to a fungal issue. If the area has been unusually wet, this can happen. I recommend applying wettable sulfur to the area. This will take care of the disease. It will not recover to green, but it will stop the spread of the infection. New growth will eventually take its place, however.
WHEN DOES TREE SAP LEAK, AND HOW CAN I DETERMINE WHETHER IT IS SAP OR APHIDS FALLING?
These can leak sap for several reasons. The most common is damage to the tree, and insects. You will know if it is aphids, as there will be old exoskeletons everywhere. I would look for any holes in the tree, as it could be something boring into your tree. Woodpeckers can even cause this to happen.
This link will help you find your extension service in the area. You can take samples to them and they will gladly identify the issue for you: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/extension-search/
Dear you, Thank you for a very informative website. I'm not sure if you can help me, but I can't for the life of me, figure out what tree this is? It's 30 years old, it's been cut at the bottom because it was damaging the neighbors garden. It's supposed to be more like a bush. I hope someone can help me.
I'm not sure of where you are located, but if you are located within the United States then you can take a sample to your local extension service. They will be able to identify the tree for certain. It appears to be a type of spruce. To get an exact answer on just what species it is you can contact your local extension service by using the tool in this article:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/info/what-is-extension-service.htm
My parents planted a Norway Spruce in 1964 for Christmas. It is now huge and lovely, except for the fact that it is devouring the front yard and its roots are cracking the foundation to the house. I am going t have it taken down. I want to save the top for a live Christmas tree, but I was wondering if it would be possible to get it root. What is your advice for either making the top last as a live tree or replanting the top so it will grow again? Thanks.
Here are some tips on making a Christmas tree last:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/christmas-trees/make-christmas-tree-last-longer.htm
As this article explains, it's not possible to root a cut tree, but you can take cuttings from the branches:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/christmas-trees/replanting-cut-christmas-trees.htm
I am a new homeowner, and hired someone to cut off some of the dead branches on my spruce. They cut off a lot of green growing branches and did an horrible, horrible job. After this person ruined my tree visually, I had two arborists come in and look at the tree. They told me the tree wasn't harmed and I don't want to cut it down, but I was hoping to plant something next to it near the fence, under the spruce, maybe remove the holly and put it somewhere else. I was reading about Eastern hemlocks, but saw that they grow very large. The area is still shady from the top of the tee, so I would need something that would tolerate that. I also saw Japanese jews, but have pets so that won't work. Is there any kind of hemlock that doesn't grow that large? Maybe 20 to 30 feet, and not that wide. Or another suggestion? I like the idea of a pine of some sort. thanks.
I would not suggest planting another tree under the existing tree.
You could however plant low growing shade plants or ground cover.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/shade/ground-covers-for-shade.htm