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In the modern world of soil compaction and environmental pollution, tree health and life expectancies tend to increase with responsible cultivation practices. For example, they are more likely to maintain proper form and growth if the particular planting, pruning, spraying and watering needs are met. Contributors typically want to know about a tree's planting depth and width, potential pests and stresses, pruning and watering schedules, and treatment options.

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How do you prune a weeping pussywillow tree?

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Pruning should begin at the bottom while working upwards. Prune smaller branches from larger ones. Bonsai pruners, pruning shears, or pruning saws may be needed depending on the size of the branch.

How to we prune or trim cedars?

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When pruning cedars, cut off 8 to 12 inches of the leader. If possible, cut above a bud facing north. Cut the branches nearest the central leader a little shorter than the leader. Starr to create a pyramid shape. Leave enough needles on each branch or it will expose the interior of the tree. Work down the tree and leave plenty of new growth. Trim branches near the bottom of the trunk close to the trunk to allow access under the tree. Make the first cut several inches away from the tree trunk by cutting the underside of the branch with a pull-stroke handsaw. Only cut halfway through the branch. Align the saw blade with the cut that was just made. Cut from above to complete the cut. Repeat for the other lower branches on the tree.

How do you root a cutting from a tree?

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Cuttings of some plants need to be taken by cutting at a specific place and at a certain angle.

Otherwise any clean, angled cut through a green branch should be sufficient.

The cut part should be dipped into a rooting powder - to promote the growth of roots - and the cutting should be inserted into moist potting compost. and watered slightly.

The pot may need to be covered with a polythene bag to protect the cutting from infection and from insects, and to retain moisture and encourage growth.

If you are interested in a specific type of tree, then check out the internet for detailed instructions.

http://www.ces.ncsu.edu/depts/hort/hil/hil-8702.html

.... might give you some ideas.

Do maple trees like alkaline or acidic soil?

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There are different varieties of maple trees, from small, decorative Japanese maples to giant, 80-foot Acer maples (the kind from which you can get maple syrup). Generally, maple trees like soil that is slightly acid.

  • Japanese maple trees like slightly acid, sandy loam soil with a pH of between 5.5 - 6.5.
  • Acer maples (commonly known as "sugar" maples, and the kind from which you can get maple syrup) like soils that range from a pH of 5.5 - 7.3. However, they have been found growing in soils that are strongly acid at pH 3.7.

Painting the woody stems of plants may interfere with?

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Painting the woody stems interferes with plant processes. Paint is applied as protection from any traveling bacteria, fungus, pest or virus whether or not there actually is an injury. The paint indeed keeps such pests out. But the price is interference with plant processes such as self-healing and respiration. Specifically in terms of respiration, the seal keeps things from getting into the woody, and from getting out. Specifically in terms of injury, woodies have four walls of defense. The seal of the paint prevents the progression through any or all of the stages, and interferes with the formation of a beneficial, natural, protective callous. Additionally, over time, the seal ends up cracking. For the woody and the seal expand and contract at different rates and times in response to weather extremes. Ultimately, the seal breaks and leaves the woody open to attack from environmental stresses and stressors. And the situation is compounded by the stresses that the seal is responsible during the time that it's intact.

When is the best time to replant a tree?

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The best time to replant a silk tree would be in late February or early March. You can prune the tree a few months before the move.

If you kill one tree how much oxygen are you killing?

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All trees with green leaves (ie. that have chlorophyl in them) give out oxygen in the day during photosynthesis. Note: They don't actually make the oxygen. It already exists. Two atoms of oxygen are bonded with a carbon atom to make the carbon dioxide molecule which animals breathe out. Trees and plants breathe it in, keep the carbon for themselves, and breathe out the oxygen.

What is a young plant that has germinated from a seed?

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A young plant growing in the seed is called the embryo. After some days the shoot bursts up from the seed and comes out of the ground. Underneath, the roots come out to transfer water.

How close to house for silver birch planting?

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I believe you should plant it 15ft away from your home. These white birch grow to 50ft and planting it closer would invade your eave. Good luck

When do you trim the peach tree?

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try this site for peach tree pruning

http://www.ext.vt.edu/pubs/treefruit/422-020/422-020.html

Can you prune a frangipani tree?

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Try here. http://www.sacredgardenfrangipanis.com/frangipani_growing_advice.htm

When should you prune your tree?

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Deciduous trees are best pruned after leaf fall. Evergreens should be trimmed either in Spring or late Summer.

Do weeping willows loose there leaves?

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Yes. They do because they are deciduous trees.

Deciduous trees are trees that shed their leaves every autumn

If a oak tree dies can it come back to life?

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The Zombie Plant will "Play DEAD" when you Touch it. Minutes later it will come back to life. Just search zombie plant grow kit to grow your own.

How do you care for a dwarf poinciana tree?

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Dwarf douglas fir pine trees are cared for the same as a regular douglas fir tree. The only difference is that in maturity trimming should be done more often and smaller amounts taken off each time due to the overall size of the tree will never get large. General rule of thumb for any tree is never trim more than 25% of the trees leaves off. This will stress out the tree and regrowth will be more difficult. Do not fertilize the tree in the first year. Water the tree daily for the first week then cut back on watering until it can grow on its own. Feed the tree with an acid feed. I usually pick it up at home depot and is a product from Miraclegrow called Miracid. You should do the feeding once in the fall and once in the spring.

How does water rise from roots to the top of trees?

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It is just a natural thing.

Transpiration is the loss of water vapor through leaves because of diffusion or evaporation. This means that the water in plants are always moving from wetter areas to drier ones, despite gravity. Xylem, a network of microscopic tubes, pull water from the roots to the leaves. As it pulls, the tension created by transpiration is strong enough to to pull the water up to five hundred feet.

Look up the transpiration-cohesion theory, that might help in your understanding.

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What is the best time to prune a chestnut tree?

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early spring and late summer

Can you top a hickory tree and not kill it?

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Yes, if you wait until time starts going back, then the sap will be down, and you can top it then with out killing it. be sure to cut at a diagonal, so the rain will run off your fresh cuts, and not start holes into the tree itself, there for damaging the tree.

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What does the root of the tree do?

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They clean the air so that we can breathe fresh air.

What is the adaptation for the diamond leaf willow?

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The willow has tough roots which grow both underground and from aerial parts of the plant to obtain as much water as possible. They also have very thick scaly bark which offers protection from the elements and contains salicylic acid (a plant hormone), which is toxic in large amounts. Willow trees are able to take root from cuttings or fallen branches. This increases their abundance The willow has tough roots which grow both underground and from aerial parts of the plant to obtain as much water as possible. They also have very thick scaly bark which offers protection from the elements and contains salicylic acid (a plant hormone), which is toxic in large amounts. Willow trees are able to take root from cuttings or fallen branches. This increases their abundance

What is a tree lined road called?

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Usually an Avenue.

A tree-lined walk is called an allee. :)

Do beech trees grow in England?

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yes Birches often form even-aged stands on light, well-drained, particularly acidic soils. They are regarded as pioneer species, rapidly colonising open ground especially in secondary successional sequences following a disturbance or fire. Birches are early tree species to establish in primary successions and can become a threat to heathland if the seedlings and saplings are not suppressed by grazing or periodic burning. Birches are generally lowland species, but some species such as Betula nana have a montane distribution In the UK birch trees are known as foresters weeds so yes they grow very well.