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- Q.Repair A Girdled Tree - We own a lot on a lake, and the neighbor keeps cutting down all our new cedar trees that come ...
- Q.Tamarack - Hi, about 15 years ago we brought home some Tamarack trees from up north. They did well untill last year ...
- Q.Will Grass Grow On The Ground Beneath A Tamarack (Larch) Tree? - My neighbor wants to remove the branches from my tamarack tree because he says the grass will not grow on ...
- Q.Will A Tamarack Tree That Is Growing In A Crowded Area Regrow To Its Full Potential When Transplanted To A More Suitable Location? - I would like to transplant a 5-6 ft tall Tamarack tree from the overcrowded location it is in now, it ...
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Anonymous on
August 1, 2011Q.Repair A Girdled Tree
We own a lot on a lake, and the neighbor keeps cutting down all our new cedar trees that come up as he wants to have lake view from his house, which is in back of ours. We cannot catch him in the act of doing this (have tried), but he does it during night hours. This year he wanted to get rid of a beautiful Tamarack tree about 30 feet high. Since he could not trim the branches all off that high, he decided to girdle the tree. He girdled about a 12-inch high area all around the tree. Is there any way we could try to save the tree? We are still trying to catch him at it, but the damage has been done.
Answered by
Nikki on
August 2, 2011
Certified ExpertA.In some cases, a graft can be created that can repair the bark. But it is tricky and should be done by a professional arborist. Here are instructions on how to do it: http://aces.nmsu.edu/ces/yard/2007/090807.html
As for your obnoxious neighbor, have you considered installing billboard advertising at the back of your property in his view? It would serve him right for doing that to such a lovely tree.Was this answer useful?00
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- Asked by
zapcan59 on
May 6, 2017
Amherstburg On. CanadaQ.Tamarack
Hi, about 15 years ago we brought home some Tamarack trees from up north. They did well untill last year when for some reason, I suspect the Japanese Beetles, 5 died at the same time. Is it possible to take the little cones & start new trees? Thanks
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
May 9, 2017A.Yes you can start from seeds.
This article will help you.https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/larch/tamarack-tree-information.htm
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Anonymous on
June 12, 2020Q.Will grass grow on the ground beneath a tamarack (Larch) tree?
My neighbor wants to remove the branches from my tamarack tree because he says the grass will not grow on the soil beneath its branches. ?!?!? Is this true?
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
June 13, 2020
Certified ExpertA.It looks from the photo that there might be several issues related to growing grass in this space other than the Tamarack. Most of the challenges to growing grass under trees is connected with too much shade and competition for nutrients from the tree. But grass can grow under trees if you are diligent and carefully select grasses that can tolerate your specific conditions. Fescue is a good example of "shade loving" grass.
This article will help you:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/tgen/tips-for-growing-grass-under-a-tree.htm
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dawarn15 on
June 29, 2020
Portland Mi 48875Q.Will A Tamarack Tree That Is Growing In A Crowded Area Regrow To Its Full Potential When Transplanted To A More Suitable Location?
I would like to transplant a 5-6 ft tall Tamarack tree from the overcrowded location it is in now, it has one side that is not full,it is mis-shaped from lack of sun. Will it recover and fill in when moved to a more suitable location?
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
July 1, 2020
Certified ExpertA.It can, but it will be best to wait until Autumn or Spring to do this. Now will not be a good time to do so.
Here are some articles that will help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/tgen/moving-mature-trees.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/larch/tamarack-tree-information.htm
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