How much space do trees need between each other?
Q. I have a house in Dallas. Behind my house there is a wooded area, with trees that I would estimate reach 50-60 feet. These large trees, if they decide to fall, could destroy my home. I do not want these trees to fall, I do not wish to cut them down. I want them to flourish. My concern is that there are smaller trees that grow nearby...in some cases within a foot or two of the larger tree. These smaller trees are 10-20 feet tall. I worry that the younger tree may be depleting the resources available to the older tree. I should also mention the canopies. Because the larger trees are also fighting for leaf space, they end up leaning to get it...leaning towards my house, in fact. So, the question...do healthy trees require a certain… [cont.]
Asked by Islandkiwi - Wed Oct 18 19:39:38 2006 - - 5 Answers - 1 Comments
A. Hello nature lover =D First of all, your main question- I think that, different trees need different amount of space to grow. It really depends. Just look at a jungle or forest. Different sizes, differents spieces of trees have their own spreading crown and shape. Hence, it is difficult to tell you how much space do trees need between them unless you specify what trees. =) DOn't worry about the competition of those trees and the smaller trees. Big Trees obtaining such height had gone through a lot of stress conditions to reach to that 50-60ft. Hence, they are very adaptable to that area. In regards to the smaller trees depleting the resources to the old tree, they will not. As mentioned from the above, those 50-60 ft trees' roots system… [cont.]
Answered by Scotworm - Thu Oct 19 05:08:51 2006
Q. I have a house in Dallas. Behind my house there is a wooded area, with trees that I would estimate reach 50-60 feet. These large trees, if they decide to fall, could destroy my home. I do not want these trees to fall, I do not wish to cut them down. I want them to flourish. My concern is that there are smaller trees that grow nearby...in some cases within a foot or two of the larger tree. These smaller trees are 10-20 feet tall. I worry that the younger tree may be depleting the resources available to the older tree. I should also mention the canopies. Because the larger trees are also fighting for leaf space, they end up leaning to get it...leaning towards my house, in fact. So, the question...do healthy trees require a certain… [cont.]
Asked by Islandkiwi - Wed Oct 18 19:39:38 2006 - - 5 Answers - 1 Comments
A. Hello nature lover =D First of all, your main question- I think that, different trees need different amount of space to grow. It really depends. Just look at a jungle or forest. Different sizes, differents spieces of trees have their own spreading crown and shape. Hence, it is difficult to tell you how much space do trees need between them unless you specify what trees. =) DOn't worry about the competition of those trees and the smaller trees. Big Trees obtaining such height had gone through a lot of stress conditions to reach to that 50-60ft. Hence, they are very adaptable to that area. In regards to the smaller trees depleting the resources to the old tree, they will not. As mentioned from the above, those 50-60 ft trees' roots system… [cont.]
Answered by Scotworm - Thu Oct 19 05:08:51 2006
What are the trees with purple flowers in southern california?
Q. I was in LA area (Fullerton/Anaheim maybe?) many years ago and I can't remember the name of some flowering trees I saw there. I tthink it was early summer but I'm not totally sure of the season, and these trees were all in bloom with pretty purple flowers. They seemed to grow pretty large, they definitely weren't bushes or anything, but normal sized trees. Does anyone have an idea of what the trees could have been? They seemed to be pretty common. Thanks!
Asked by LORI - Fri Jan 4 23:17:12 2008 - - 7 Answers - 0 Comments
A. My bet is Jacaranda... Covered with purple flowers before the leaves come out. Much more dramatic than the other trees (Crape Myrtle etc) Gorgeous trees but cause a major mess when they drop those masses of sticky blooms. Wikepedia has a good picture.
Answered by Elizabeth - Fri Jan 4 23:56:22 2008
Q. I was in LA area (Fullerton/Anaheim maybe?) many years ago and I can't remember the name of some flowering trees I saw there. I tthink it was early summer but I'm not totally sure of the season, and these trees were all in bloom with pretty purple flowers. They seemed to grow pretty large, they definitely weren't bushes or anything, but normal sized trees. Does anyone have an idea of what the trees could have been? They seemed to be pretty common. Thanks!
Asked by LORI - Fri Jan 4 23:17:12 2008 - - 7 Answers - 0 Comments
A. My bet is Jacaranda... Covered with purple flowers before the leaves come out. Much more dramatic than the other trees (Crape Myrtle etc) Gorgeous trees but cause a major mess when they drop those masses of sticky blooms. Wikepedia has a good picture.
Answered by Elizabeth - Fri Jan 4 23:56:22 2008
When do the trees turn green in your hometown?
Q. In VA we are seeing some early signs of spring with a few buds on the trees. The cherry blossoms come out in a few weeks and the trees turn green in mid April. It is still a month away. I consider the last two weeks of April to be the most beautiful time of year because the trees are a fresh yellow green. How are the signs of spring in your hometown and when do the trees turn green?
Asked by questioner - Wed Mar 12 08:25:09 2008 - - 6 Answers - 0 Comments
A. first sign of spring is when the local farmers ( who grow truck crops) start plowing...that's in late feb. Early march sees them planting cabbage and lettuce, and the daffodils come up and bloom. trees start budding around the same time Forsythia blooms in late march early april.
Answered by Dararie - Wed Mar 12 09:27:22 2008
Q. In VA we are seeing some early signs of spring with a few buds on the trees. The cherry blossoms come out in a few weeks and the trees turn green in mid April. It is still a month away. I consider the last two weeks of April to be the most beautiful time of year because the trees are a fresh yellow green. How are the signs of spring in your hometown and when do the trees turn green?
Asked by questioner - Wed Mar 12 08:25:09 2008 - - 6 Answers - 0 Comments
A. first sign of spring is when the local farmers ( who grow truck crops) start plowing...that's in late feb. Early march sees them planting cabbage and lettuce, and the daffodils come up and bloom. trees start budding around the same time Forsythia blooms in late march early april.
Answered by Dararie - Wed Mar 12 09:27:22 2008
How many trees to a cord of wood?
Q. If you were going chop a few trees by yourself, by hand (ax or chainsaw), how many trees would you have to fell to get a cord of wood? I'm assuming average size trees -- not huge redwood type! Also can you use fresh cut wood or do you have to cure it? This is for a story - I live in the desert so I don't know this stuff. Thanks!
Asked by katydid - Tue Jun 12 18:56:40 2007 - - 5 Answers - 1 Comments
A. If you're writing a story, you want to make it believable. Do NOT have the person use an axe. That is WAY too much work, and far too time-consuming. Let them use a chain saw to fell the tree and to cut it into fireplace lengths, like 17". Then they would use a maul and wedges to split the logs into firewood sized pieces. A cord is 4' by 4' by 8', which is 128 cubic feet. And it is to be tightly stacked, meaning a chipmunk can get through, but probably not a squirrel, and certainly not a cat. How many trees? Well, that obviously depends on the size of the tree, meaning both length and girth. A really big tree can render a full cord. But it would probably take two "average" trees to get a cord. Whether it's newly cut or aged does… [cont.]
Answered by Carlos R - Tue Jun 12 21:06:00 2007
Q. If you were going chop a few trees by yourself, by hand (ax or chainsaw), how many trees would you have to fell to get a cord of wood? I'm assuming average size trees -- not huge redwood type! Also can you use fresh cut wood or do you have to cure it? This is for a story - I live in the desert so I don't know this stuff. Thanks!
Asked by katydid - Tue Jun 12 18:56:40 2007 - - 5 Answers - 1 Comments
A. If you're writing a story, you want to make it believable. Do NOT have the person use an axe. That is WAY too much work, and far too time-consuming. Let them use a chain saw to fell the tree and to cut it into fireplace lengths, like 17". Then they would use a maul and wedges to split the logs into firewood sized pieces. A cord is 4' by 4' by 8', which is 128 cubic feet. And it is to be tightly stacked, meaning a chipmunk can get through, but probably not a squirrel, and certainly not a cat. How many trees? Well, that obviously depends on the size of the tree, meaning both length and girth. A really big tree can render a full cord. But it would probably take two "average" trees to get a cord. Whether it's newly cut or aged does… [cont.]
Answered by Carlos R - Tue Jun 12 21:06:00 2007
What types of trees will root from a branch?
Q. I know some with certain types of trees (weeping willow for example), you can cut a branch off and plant it to start a new tree. Does anybody know of other types of trees that this can be done with? We were thinking of trying it with a Tulip Popular, but we weren't sure if it would work. Also, how do you go about doing this? Somebody told me I need to get some rooting compound?
Asked by Big B - Fri May 4 16:57:07 2007 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Tulip poplars are such prolific trees, wouldn't it be easier to dig one up and plant it in your yard? But if you're doing it for the learning factor, that I can understand. You have to figure out which tree you're interested in trying to grow. Some you have to cut the old growth to get it to root and some you take the new growth. If you happen to have willow branches, you can leave pieces of those in the water to create a natural rooting hormone to get whatever you clip to grow. Things my dad has rooted (he does bonsai's) are Japanese maples, acuba (very easy), boxwoods, cherry and peach trees. Depending on the tree, he either roots it in a rooting medium (peat moss, gravel, sand) or in water. You have to research which type of… [cont.]
Answered by lilyfield - Fri May 4 17:06:58 2007
Q. I know some with certain types of trees (weeping willow for example), you can cut a branch off and plant it to start a new tree. Does anybody know of other types of trees that this can be done with? We were thinking of trying it with a Tulip Popular, but we weren't sure if it would work. Also, how do you go about doing this? Somebody told me I need to get some rooting compound?
Asked by Big B - Fri May 4 16:57:07 2007 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Tulip poplars are such prolific trees, wouldn't it be easier to dig one up and plant it in your yard? But if you're doing it for the learning factor, that I can understand. You have to figure out which tree you're interested in trying to grow. Some you have to cut the old growth to get it to root and some you take the new growth. If you happen to have willow branches, you can leave pieces of those in the water to create a natural rooting hormone to get whatever you clip to grow. Things my dad has rooted (he does bonsai's) are Japanese maples, acuba (very easy), boxwoods, cherry and peach trees. Depending on the tree, he either roots it in a rooting medium (peat moss, gravel, sand) or in water. You have to research which type of… [cont.]
Answered by lilyfield - Fri May 4 17:06:58 2007
How many trees are required to make oxygen for a single person?
Q. How many trees are required to make oxygen for a single person? I've read in several places that an acre of trees can make enough oxygen enough for 18 people... But... Are there any sources for the information that can confirm any claims to the answer to this question?
Asked by yaay345 - Thu Nov 5 21:25:50 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. It is said that a man needs the oxygen from 17.5 trees (evergreen) and that 20 trees per person are required to extract carbon dioxide from the atmosphere to make life viable. This site gives the experiments made to support this, and other relevant information about our survival: I hope this helps.
Answered by S. P. M. - Fri Nov 6 05:42:58 2009
Q. How many trees are required to make oxygen for a single person? I've read in several places that an acre of trees can make enough oxygen enough for 18 people... But... Are there any sources for the information that can confirm any claims to the answer to this question?
Asked by yaay345 - Thu Nov 5 21:25:50 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. It is said that a man needs the oxygen from 17.5 trees (evergreen) and that 20 trees per person are required to extract carbon dioxide from the atmosphere to make life viable. This site gives the experiments made to support this, and other relevant information about our survival: I hope this helps.
Answered by S. P. M. - Fri Nov 6 05:42:58 2009
Why do my 2 large maple trees behave differently in the fall?
Q. I live in Ohio and I have 2 large maple trees in my yard. It's November, and we've had a couple of hard frosts and some very windy days. One of my maple trees has turned its fall colors and lost most of its leaves. The other tree, just a few yards away, is still heavy with green leaves. What would make my two trees behave differently?
Asked by reg - Wed Nov 7 13:36:13 2007 - - 9 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Fall coloration and abscission is a result of shorting daylight, weather and a tree's genetics. If your two trees are the same variety of maple, then the question needs to be asked if they where propagated via vegetative means (cuttings, etc.) or sexually (seeds). Seed propagated trees will have, just like people, different genetic material from one tree to the next. This is one possibility for the variation. If they where genetically identical (vegetative propagation), then I would look to environmental differences (slope, elevation, water patterns over roots, shade patterns, etc.) such as the previous post has suggested.
Answered by A Well Lit Garden - Wed Nov 7 14:28:47 2007
Q. I live in Ohio and I have 2 large maple trees in my yard. It's November, and we've had a couple of hard frosts and some very windy days. One of my maple trees has turned its fall colors and lost most of its leaves. The other tree, just a few yards away, is still heavy with green leaves. What would make my two trees behave differently?
Asked by reg - Wed Nov 7 13:36:13 2007 - - 9 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Fall coloration and abscission is a result of shorting daylight, weather and a tree's genetics. If your two trees are the same variety of maple, then the question needs to be asked if they where propagated via vegetative means (cuttings, etc.) or sexually (seeds). Seed propagated trees will have, just like people, different genetic material from one tree to the next. This is one possibility for the variation. If they where genetically identical (vegetative propagation), then I would look to environmental differences (slope, elevation, water patterns over roots, shade patterns, etc.) such as the previous post has suggested.
Answered by A Well Lit Garden - Wed Nov 7 14:28:47 2007
What is a good tree to replace old dying willow trees ?
Q. I am having 3 old half dead willows removed because their dead branches are threatening the neighborhood electric line. What good not-too-tall trees can live in the same conditions? The neighbors told me that the previous owner tried many trees, including river birch, and they all died until the willows. I'm replacing because they're gross and dead, not due to complaints. No neighbors near them, just power lines that feed MY house, too. Whatever I replace it with has to be able to live with wet, but not be so tall.
Asked by oohhbother - Tue Sep 12 15:29:41 2006 - - 7 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Well, you're bound to have a lot of opinions, here's mine. You could try serviceberry (Amelanchier, juneberry), it is an understory tree that grows under larger trees especially on the rivers' edge. I agree with other answerer's too, dogwood (Cornus) is also a good choice. I know this isn't maybe the most popular tree, but pussywillow (Salix caprea) is going to be smaller than it's weeping cousin, just as hardy and tolerant of the wet conditions. Height is the biggest problem, not the wet feet. I hope that this helps Good luck -
Answered by Kevin C - Mon Sep 18 14:24:16 2006
Q. I am having 3 old half dead willows removed because their dead branches are threatening the neighborhood electric line. What good not-too-tall trees can live in the same conditions? The neighbors told me that the previous owner tried many trees, including river birch, and they all died until the willows. I'm replacing because they're gross and dead, not due to complaints. No neighbors near them, just power lines that feed MY house, too. Whatever I replace it with has to be able to live with wet, but not be so tall.
Asked by oohhbother - Tue Sep 12 15:29:41 2006 - - 7 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Well, you're bound to have a lot of opinions, here's mine. You could try serviceberry (Amelanchier, juneberry), it is an understory tree that grows under larger trees especially on the rivers' edge. I agree with other answerer's too, dogwood (Cornus) is also a good choice. I know this isn't maybe the most popular tree, but pussywillow (Salix caprea) is going to be smaller than it's weeping cousin, just as hardy and tolerant of the wet conditions. Height is the biggest problem, not the wet feet. I hope that this helps Good luck -
Answered by Kevin C - Mon Sep 18 14:24:16 2006
The Evergreen trees-How can the evergreen tree stay green all year long even in the coldest winter weather?
Q. I have always wondered about this how can evergreens stay green all year long even when in the coldest winter weather, what is special about the trees and how do they keep that green color, tell me all you know.
Asked by Spencer Christmas Jr. - Thu Feb 28 18:47:01 2008 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Evergreens shed their needles - and pine cones - every fall, just like other trees. To see evidence of this, just look around the base of pines around October...If you clean up under one of them...you won't see the brown pine needles until next October.
Answered by frodo - Fri Feb 29 15:18:44 2008
Q. I have always wondered about this how can evergreens stay green all year long even when in the coldest winter weather, what is special about the trees and how do they keep that green color, tell me all you know.
Asked by Spencer Christmas Jr. - Thu Feb 28 18:47:01 2008 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Evergreens shed their needles - and pine cones - every fall, just like other trees. To see evidence of this, just look around the base of pines around October...If you clean up under one of them...you won't see the brown pine needles until next October.
Answered by frodo - Fri Feb 29 15:18:44 2008
Why do cedar trees always seem to grow along fence lines in the south?
Q. Extra info: No, these are not planted trees...I am talking about driving along a country road, out in the boonies, and its always the same. Wild cedar trees line the fence line. I'm baffled by this...particulary in Georgia, where I am from. Why do small cedar trees seem to grow along the fence lines beside the road. Is it due to the fence posts (which are made of cedar) somehow being responisble, or is it due to seeds being caught by the fence when they are blown in the wind?
Asked by dcsportbiker - Mon Dec 28 14:59:08 2009 - - 10 Answers - 0 Comments
A. I'm not sure about in the south but here in Canada farmers plant trees along the edge of their property on purpose. This marks their land but most importantly keeps the soil from being blown away.
Answered by Liz - Mon Dec 28 15:03:10 2009
Q. Extra info: No, these are not planted trees...I am talking about driving along a country road, out in the boonies, and its always the same. Wild cedar trees line the fence line. I'm baffled by this...particulary in Georgia, where I am from. Why do small cedar trees seem to grow along the fence lines beside the road. Is it due to the fence posts (which are made of cedar) somehow being responisble, or is it due to seeds being caught by the fence when they are blown in the wind?
Asked by dcsportbiker - Mon Dec 28 14:59:08 2009 - - 10 Answers - 0 Comments
A. I'm not sure about in the south but here in Canada farmers plant trees along the edge of their property on purpose. This marks their land but most importantly keeps the soil from being blown away.
Answered by Liz - Mon Dec 28 15:03:10 2009
How many trees per acre should she plant for maximum yield?
Q. An orange grower finds that she gets an average yield of 40 bushels per tree when she plants 20 trees on an acre of ground. Each time she adds a tree to an acre, the yield per tree decreases by 1 bushel, due to congestion. How many trees per acre should she plant for maximum yield?
Asked by Chris - Fri Feb 5 16:13:49 2010 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
Q. An orange grower finds that she gets an average yield of 40 bushels per tree when she plants 20 trees on an acre of ground. Each time she adds a tree to an acre, the yield per tree decreases by 1 bushel, due to congestion. How many trees per acre should she plant for maximum yield?
Asked by Chris - Fri Feb 5 16:13:49 2010 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
What kind of trees can grow and be planted in freshwater ponds and lakes?
Q. I heard that willow trees could possibly be planted inside the body of water and grow to extend outward past the surface of the water. Is this true? and more importantly, are there any other trees that do this as well?
Asked by lefty lucky - Tue Jul 11 22:38:27 2006 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Yes, this is true, depending on where you live. If your pond freezes in winter, plant a foot from waterline. Other water-loving trees are cottonwoods, fruiting mulberry, and dogwood(plant on the bank). Cypress is the only one I know of that will happily grow in the water, but it doesn't like the cold. Other plants which might like the water are elephant ears, or alocasias, any papyrus, and many agapanthus.
Answered by geisha girl - Tue Jul 11 22:47:13 2006
Q. I heard that willow trees could possibly be planted inside the body of water and grow to extend outward past the surface of the water. Is this true? and more importantly, are there any other trees that do this as well?
Asked by lefty lucky - Tue Jul 11 22:38:27 2006 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Yes, this is true, depending on where you live. If your pond freezes in winter, plant a foot from waterline. Other water-loving trees are cottonwoods, fruiting mulberry, and dogwood(plant on the bank). Cypress is the only one I know of that will happily grow in the water, but it doesn't like the cold. Other plants which might like the water are elephant ears, or alocasias, any papyrus, and many agapanthus.
Answered by geisha girl - Tue Jul 11 22:47:13 2006
How long does it take, after removing ailanthus trees, before other trees can be grown in the same place?
Q. I understand ailanthus trees produce an allelopathic chemical, primarily from its roots, that inhibits the growth of other trees. Does anyone know how long this chemical remains toxic after ailanthus trees are cut down or removed? I've got a bunch of them that I'd like to eventually remove and replace with maples or oaks, etc. Or, does anyone know of any other trees that are not hindered by the ailanthus toxin?
Asked by Boris the American - Sat Jun 28 01:58:05 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. they are not as strong as walnut . they are so aggressive that it seems that way., one year of herbicide ,and you can replant
Answered by glenn t - Sat Jun 28 03:27:05 2008
Q. I understand ailanthus trees produce an allelopathic chemical, primarily from its roots, that inhibits the growth of other trees. Does anyone know how long this chemical remains toxic after ailanthus trees are cut down or removed? I've got a bunch of them that I'd like to eventually remove and replace with maples or oaks, etc. Or, does anyone know of any other trees that are not hindered by the ailanthus toxin?
Asked by Boris the American - Sat Jun 28 01:58:05 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. they are not as strong as walnut . they are so aggressive that it seems that way., one year of herbicide ,and you can replant
Answered by glenn t - Sat Jun 28 03:27:05 2008
how do i get rid of moss on trees in my yard?
Q. i have a few different kinds of trees in my yard and they all seem to have some kind of moss on them. the moss is the dry and flakey kind that is usually on found on trees. one of the trees is a japanese maple and the other is a birch tree and neither had the moss on them before this year does anyone know how to stop it or get rid of it. And also does anyone know why it started growing on these trees all of a sudden?
Asked by vtcmuzicfreak21 - Wed May 2 17:47:14 2007 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Personally i think it gives the trees character! However if it really bothers you, try calling an arborist.
Answered by ilvflsun1960 - Thu May 3 11:21:44 2007
Q. i have a few different kinds of trees in my yard and they all seem to have some kind of moss on them. the moss is the dry and flakey kind that is usually on found on trees. one of the trees is a japanese maple and the other is a birch tree and neither had the moss on them before this year does anyone know how to stop it or get rid of it. And also does anyone know why it started growing on these trees all of a sudden?
Asked by vtcmuzicfreak21 - Wed May 2 17:47:14 2007 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Personally i think it gives the trees character! However if it really bothers you, try calling an arborist.
Answered by ilvflsun1960 - Thu May 3 11:21:44 2007
What are christmas trees a symbol of for christmas?
Q. What are christmas trees a symbol of for christmas? Like my aunt is already putting up her tree and i have always wondered why everybody puts trees up for christmas...like what's the meaning? why do they put the tree up? my aunt says "Because if we don't put a tree up then the presents have nowhere to go. No tree no presents..." but what is the real reason?
Asked by Becca L - Sun Nov 9 16:21:07 2008 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments
A. its leftover from some sort of pagan ritual no im serious when christians created their holidays they made them in cohesion with established pagan holidays to make the transition easier for example- i believe christmas has something to do with solstice- but in christianity it was changed to jesus' light on the darkest night of the year i dont even think they believe jesus was actually born in december
Answered by Katie C - Sun Nov 9 16:26:28 2008
Q. What are christmas trees a symbol of for christmas? Like my aunt is already putting up her tree and i have always wondered why everybody puts trees up for christmas...like what's the meaning? why do they put the tree up? my aunt says "Because if we don't put a tree up then the presents have nowhere to go. No tree no presents..." but what is the real reason?
Asked by Becca L - Sun Nov 9 16:21:07 2008 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments
A. its leftover from some sort of pagan ritual no im serious when christians created their holidays they made them in cohesion with established pagan holidays to make the transition easier for example- i believe christmas has something to do with solstice- but in christianity it was changed to jesus' light on the darkest night of the year i dont even think they believe jesus was actually born in december
Answered by Katie C - Sun Nov 9 16:26:28 2008
How long it take for the fruit trees to grow?
Q. how long does it take for fruit trees to grow 5 metere / 16 feet and to start bearing fruit? apple tree, pear tree, and cherry tree.
Asked by Campong T - Thu Jun 26 06:35:54 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. it takes 8 and 1/2 months
Answered by nancy321 - Thu Jun 26 06:42:37 2008
Q. how long does it take for fruit trees to grow 5 metere / 16 feet and to start bearing fruit? apple tree, pear tree, and cherry tree.
Asked by Campong T - Thu Jun 26 06:35:54 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. it takes 8 and 1/2 months
Answered by nancy321 - Thu Jun 26 06:42:37 2008
Why do they cut those big trees down all the time?
Q. Why is it when they build big plazas they cut down big trees, when they could have left them in the parking lot? (they plant tiny trees anyways) so what's the point of cutting the big ones down? and also, what's the reason they sometimes on old plazas and near offices, they cut down mature trees and plant tiny ones?
Asked by rockthisworld - Mon Dec 18 17:39:00 2006 - - 7 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Jeff the Drunk is correct on most points with the exception of his description of tree roots. Roots are generally in the top 3 feet of soil and do extend up to three times the width of the canopy. The main reason that trees are removed is because engineers, developers, etc are ignorant about trees. Yes, trees are typically damaged during construction - but they don't have to be. Yes, roots are torn up during construction - but they don't have to be. Yes, it is easier to remove everything and start with a fresh slate - but the fact is that with a little bit of foresight and thought trees can be protected during construction and preserved. More people need to hire certified arborists and consulting arborists and include them in the… [cont.]
Answered by MAK - Mon Dec 18 18:05:42 2006
Q. Why is it when they build big plazas they cut down big trees, when they could have left them in the parking lot? (they plant tiny trees anyways) so what's the point of cutting the big ones down? and also, what's the reason they sometimes on old plazas and near offices, they cut down mature trees and plant tiny ones?
Asked by rockthisworld - Mon Dec 18 17:39:00 2006 - - 7 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Jeff the Drunk is correct on most points with the exception of his description of tree roots. Roots are generally in the top 3 feet of soil and do extend up to three times the width of the canopy. The main reason that trees are removed is because engineers, developers, etc are ignorant about trees. Yes, trees are typically damaged during construction - but they don't have to be. Yes, roots are torn up during construction - but they don't have to be. Yes, it is easier to remove everything and start with a fresh slate - but the fact is that with a little bit of foresight and thought trees can be protected during construction and preserved. More people need to hire certified arborists and consulting arborists and include them in the… [cont.]
Answered by MAK - Mon Dec 18 18:05:42 2006
Autumn and the trees-How do trees know that it is time for the leaves of the tree to change colors and fall?
Q. Have you always wondered how do trees know when it is that time of year for the leaves to change colors and fall off of the trees on to the ground,what processes must a tree go threw before it's leaves can start to change color and fall on to the ground. 5-10-08
Asked by Santa-Have u been good or bad?? - Sat May 10 17:50:30 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. As the seasons change...daylight hours becoming shorter and temperatures dropping, the sap in the trees recedes to the roots. The roots keep the tree alive through the winter. The loss of sap causes the color change and loss of the leaves. The trees don't really know, they merely react.
Answered by tedrick93 - Sat May 10 18:02:59 2008
Q. Have you always wondered how do trees know when it is that time of year for the leaves to change colors and fall off of the trees on to the ground,what processes must a tree go threw before it's leaves can start to change color and fall on to the ground. 5-10-08
Asked by Santa-Have u been good or bad?? - Sat May 10 17:50:30 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. As the seasons change...daylight hours becoming shorter and temperatures dropping, the sap in the trees recedes to the roots. The roots keep the tree alive through the winter. The loss of sap causes the color change and loss of the leaves. The trees don't really know, they merely react.
Answered by tedrick93 - Sat May 10 18:02:59 2008
what are the best trees that grow in the sierra nevadas?
Q. I'm looking for some tress I can put in my yard to make it more beautiful, but I DONT want some pine trees or something similar to them. So can you give me any ideas of trees that survival well in the sierra nevadas (truckee to be exact) yet still look nice. any sites for ideas are welcome = ) thankyou!
Asked by kirssy - Tue Jul 1 17:14:29 2008 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Consider whatever was growing in your yard before the bulldozers showed up. These native species should handle just about anything the Sierras can dish out (short of speculative land developers with bulldozers, of course).
Answered by X K - Tue Jul 1 17:29:18 2008
Q. I'm looking for some tress I can put in my yard to make it more beautiful, but I DONT want some pine trees or something similar to them. So can you give me any ideas of trees that survival well in the sierra nevadas (truckee to be exact) yet still look nice. any sites for ideas are welcome = ) thankyou!
Asked by kirssy - Tue Jul 1 17:14:29 2008 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Consider whatever was growing in your yard before the bulldozers showed up. These native species should handle just about anything the Sierras can dish out (short of speculative land developers with bulldozers, of course).
Answered by X K - Tue Jul 1 17:29:18 2008
How do I revitalize my 100 year old fruit trees?
Q. My house lies in an old orchard. There are apple, pear, and peach trees. They flower (they are right now!) and are fabulous, but there are dead patches all over the trees. Like, only 1/2 of the tree will bloom and grow leaves. They also fruit, but the fruit is mini. The peaches for example come out to be around 1" long. How can I prune them so that it will revitalize the trees and promote new growth?
Asked by Fleur - Fri May 2 11:02:10 2008 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. You should do the pruning when they are dormant. If they have dead branches you can prune that out now. Give them a 10-10-10 fertilizer and lime the soil if the pH is to low. If you want big fruit you have to thin the crop every year. Yes pruning helps reduce the crop load but you still have to thin or you will end up with what I call "mini balls". Thinning is the hardest part of growing peaches because it has to be done by hand and is very boring. You can thin apples by spraying seven when they are a little smaller than a pea. The peaches should be about 6 inches apart. If the crop is really heavy you can take a stick and pole thin them. Have fun. LOL
Answered by Carl - Fri May 2 11:33:13 2008
Q. My house lies in an old orchard. There are apple, pear, and peach trees. They flower (they are right now!) and are fabulous, but there are dead patches all over the trees. Like, only 1/2 of the tree will bloom and grow leaves. They also fruit, but the fruit is mini. The peaches for example come out to be around 1" long. How can I prune them so that it will revitalize the trees and promote new growth?
Asked by Fleur - Fri May 2 11:02:10 2008 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. You should do the pruning when they are dormant. If they have dead branches you can prune that out now. Give them a 10-10-10 fertilizer and lime the soil if the pH is to low. If you want big fruit you have to thin the crop every year. Yes pruning helps reduce the crop load but you still have to thin or you will end up with what I call "mini balls". Thinning is the hardest part of growing peaches because it has to be done by hand and is very boring. You can thin apples by spraying seven when they are a little smaller than a pea. The peaches should be about 6 inches apart. If the crop is really heavy you can take a stick and pole thin them. Have fun. LOL
Answered by Carl - Fri May 2 11:33:13 2008
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