Trees

Phyllostachys is the species name

Pinus Radiata is the scientific name for the Monterey pine, a species of pine tree native to California but widely grown in other regions for timber production. It is known for its fast growth and adaptability to various soil and climate conditions.

The tree is not dripping sap, but the sticky substance you took for sap is known as honeydew, a polite term for the excrement produced by the insects feeding on your tree. The bees (and probably flies and ants) are there to consume this sugary substance.

The tree is infested with magnolia scale. It is a common pest of saucer magnolia (Magnolia soulangiana), star magnolia (M. stellata) and cucumbertree magnolia (M. acuminata). You may not have noticed the insects on the smaller twigs -- they look like little white bumps. It is understandable that gardeners have a hard time believing these "bumps" are living insects because they do not move. Once the maturing scale insect inserts its mouthparts into a twig or small branch, it spends its entire life in the same place. Magnolia scale (Neolecanium cornuparvum) is the largest scale insect in the United States.

Magnolia scale resides on trees year-round, but goes unnoticed until it starts producing large amounts of honeydew. Soft scale insects insert piercing-sucking mouthparts into the portion of a plant's vascular system responsible for transporting the carbohydrates and sugars produced by photosynthesis. Honeydew can be a real annoyance when it drips on the lower leaves and anything unfortunate enough to be under the magnolia. It also attracts nuisance insects such as yellow jackets, ants and flies. To make matters worse, a black sooty mold fungus often grows on the honeydew. Although it is unattractive, sooty mold does no real damage to the tree. It is simply growing on the carbohydrate-rich honeydew.

It is helpful to understand this pest's life cycle to control it effectively. Magnolia scale warrants control, not only because of the mess it creates, but also because it can cause severely infested branches to die. It does not take long for a sizable population to build up. Adults are covered with a waxy covering that makes them quite impervious to insecticide applications, so you have a narrow window of time when the young nymphs (immature insects) are susceptible. Newly hatched nymphs are also known as crawlers because it is the only point in their life cycle when they are mobile. There is one generation of magnolia scale a year in our climate.

Control is a two-step process. First, apply a horticultural oil spray just before the tree leafs out in spring to kill the overwintering nymphs. They are quite small and difficult to see as small, gray dots on smaller twigs. They are visible to the naked eye when you know what you are looking for, and you may find it helpful to look with a magnifying glass. Horticultural oil suffocates the pests rather than poisoning them, and it will greatly reduce the number of young produced in late summer. Horticultural oil is more refined and lighter than dormant oil (Volck oil), and there is less chance of burning tender new foliage if you mistakenly spray as the tree begins leafing out in the spring.

The timing for the second step is critical because the newly hatched crawlers are very susceptible to insecticide applications, including environmentally friendly products such as insecticidal soap. Magnolia scale is in its crawler stage in late August and early September in our area. Of course, insects do not live by the calendars that govern our lives; their development is based on temperature and moisture.

It is always best to check to make sure you see active crawlers before applying insecticide sprays to control them. The crawlers are quite small but can be seen upon careful inspection with a hand lens or magnifying glass. They will appear as small, moving, reddish specks. Begin checking your magnolia in late July. Make your first insecticide application when you first see the crawlers moving around.

Sevin (carbaryl), Bayer Advanced Power Force Multi-Insect Killer (cyfluthrin), horticultural oil, Bayer Advanced Garden Tree & Shrub Insect Control (imidacloprid), insecticidal soap, BioNeem (neem), and malathion are all registered for control of magnolia scale crawlers. Depending on the insecticide, you may need to make repeat applications at the intervals recommended on the product label.

Notomato isan angiosperm and fern belongs to Pteridophyta

Known to live over 1000 years of age however,it does depend on the tree and how it is treated!

Hyenas lack the physical adaptations necessary for climbing trees, such as retractable claws and a flexible body structure. Their build is more suited to hunting on the ground and scavenging for food, so climbing trees is not a behavior they have evolved to perform.

An 18" high circular metal guard that's 8" in diameter will protect fruit trees from winter feeding on tree bark by rabbits. Just as effective, and more economical, is aluminum foil that's wrapped around the trunk and held in place by string. Either way, this mechanical control needs to stay in place until spring, when the rabbit threat is over.

No, soil applications of agricultural borax aren't the only treatment for apple [Malus domesticus] and pear [Pyrus spp] trees growing in boron deficient soil. Another option is foliar control, or spraying on the trees' leaves. Just have solubor applied at the rate of 1.0 pound per 100 gallons once during the late bloom and once during the early post bloom each year.

Sexually , only cells and unicellular organisms divide asexually, iguanas have half their genes from each parent, and look different as well as have 2 parents.

A maple tree is an Angiosperm, or flowering plant. Therefore, by definition it will produce seeds. These are contained in a woody fruiting capsule with and extended papery wing.

The FRUIT of a Maple tree is what is known as a double samara, commonly called the "Helicopter Leaf". Each of the seeds is enclosed in a fibrous container which extends into an angled wing - this structure is what is botanically described as a samara. In maples two of these structures are joined at the base to make up the entire fruit. As each half breaks away the weight of the seed holding the wing vertically causes air pressure differences above and below the wing, (in the same way as an aeroplane wing works) - this makes the fruit spiral and move sideways as it falls to the ground, thus dispersing seeds further from the parent tree and helping the maples to spread.

Conifers have needle-shaped leaves that help reduce water loss by minimizing surface area exposed to dry air. These needles also contain a waxy coating that helps protect against harsh weather conditions and reduce herbivory.

Yes.

Trees take in carbon dioxide and water. Using sunlight they turn this into carbon, oxygen and sugar. They store the carbon and release the oxygen.

This is called photosynthesis.

The sweetgum tree produces gumballs, which are seed pods that resemble spiky balls. These seed pods are filled with small, hard seeds and are generally not edible.

The botanical name of tridax is Tridax procumbens.

The largest tree on record is a giant sequoia known as General Sherman, located in California's Sequoia National Park. It stands at over 275 feet tall and has a volume of around 52,500 cubic feet, making it the largest tree by volume in the world.

Deciduous trees annually lose their leaves in the fall as a part of their natural growth cycle. This process is triggered by the changing seasons and is an adaptation to conserve energy during the winter months. Examples of deciduous trees include maple, oak, and birch.

A pine is a gymnosperm because it produces naked seeds that are not enclosed within a fruit. This characteristic sets gymnosperms apart from angiosperms, which have seeds enclosed within a fruit. Additionally, gymnosperms often have needle-like or scale-like leaves and are typically wind-pollinated.

of genetic factors influencing their growth pattern. Some tree species have a genetic predisposition to grow straight and tall, while others may have more branching tendencies. Environmental factors such as competition for light can also influence a tree's growth habit.

Oak trees typically take around 20-50 years to produce their first crop of acorns. The ability of an oak tree to produce acorns can also depend on factors like the tree's health, environmental conditions, and species of oak. Once an oak tree begins producing acorns, it can continue to do so for hundreds of years.

Yes, the coast redwood (Sequoia sempervirens) holds the title of the world's tallest tree. They can reach heights of over 300 feet (91 meters) and are mainly found along the coast of California, USA. These trees are known for their towering presence and impressive size.

No, tree roots can extend much farther than the branches spread out. The root system helps anchor the tree and absorb water and nutrients from the soil. Some tree roots can extend two to three times the diameter of the tree canopy.

The ideal spacing for rubber planting is typically around 20 feet (6 meters) between trees in the row and 25 feet (7.5 meters) between rows. This allows sufficient space for the rubber trees to grow and develop their canopy without overcrowding or competition for resources. Adjustments may be made based on soil fertility, climate conditions, and variety of rubber planted.

Yes, burning mountain laurel can release toxic smoke that can cause skin irritation, respiratory issues, and other health problems. It is best to avoid burning mountain laurel and opt for safer firewood options.

The scientific name of Teak is Tectona grandis .

Thae name would be Podocarpus totara. Family: Podocarpaceae.