Growing London Plane Trees*
I am trying to grow London Plane trees from seed taken from a tree in Boston. I managed to germinate some seeds last summer and have a nice 18″ specimen under grow lights as well as a second bunch that…
Ask Categories: Deciduous Trees; Cultivar/Species
Flowering Crab Not Flowering*
The flowering crab on our front lawn was planted about 10 years ago. It flowered very well until the summers of 2015 and 2106 when it did not flower at all. It is in a fairly sunny location, in clay…
Siberian Elm*
We have a very old hedge (might be 50 years?) and it looks like it might be Siberian elm. This morning someone driving carelessly lost control of their car in the snow and hit it, breaking off five large trunk-sections…
Hornbeam Hedging*
Hi there:
I’ve read all your posts pertaining to hornbeam hedging, but none quite seem to address our questions about spacing if you are planting young trees that are about 6 or 7 feet tall already. The link here suggests…
Acer davidii*
I am researching this tree and I am wondering if you know how long it will live, e.g. its lifespan.
I am particularly wondering this for our zone, Toronto – 5b.
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Unusual Tree Behaviour *
Good Evening,
I am delighted to learn that Master Gardeners is a resource for our questions.
( I am hoping to study the course myself in a few years )
I live in Moore Park, and have a shade garden…
Pruning and wintering Japanese maple *
Hi. I planted several Japanese maples this spring (London area) which are doing well. In August after some really great rainfalls, each had one stem that did a huge growth spurt up to 3 feet long. I read somewhere not…
What Tree to Plant? *
We’re have a house built in the Rouge River area and the front will be west facing. I was wondering what would be a hardy shade tree to plant in the front yard. It is not an overly big front…
Acer japonicum *
I live outside Ottawa (zone 5b I think) and would like to know if this particular Acer would grow in clay soil in a sunny location. Any general information would be welcome. Thank you.…
Tri Coloured Beech Tree *
When is the best time to trim my beech tree? it is located on the south side of my house. it is healthy just needs to be trimmed back. it is approximately 10-12 feet tall. any tips would be helpful…