Ask Categories: Deciduous Trees; Cultivar/Species

Magnolia

Hi Is it possible to grow a magnolia grandiflora (southern evergreen) in Toronto?…

Rose of Sharon in full bloom – when to cut back?

My ROS this year has done really well. ( lots rain and afternoon sun ) The flowers are in full bloom. The bush has become quite big, and I find the branches become droopy after strong winds and heavy rain.…

Sweet Bay magnolia leaves are yellow

Hi. My sweet bay magnolia’s leaves are very yellow… with faint green in the centre (see photo). I’m sure it’s lacking something in the soil. Would you be able to tell me what to ad? It’s growing in full sun…

Hard Pruning Large Overgrown Lilac shrub/tree

Hello I understand that it’s possible to rejuvenate old lilacs by hard pruning them to about 8″ from the ground. I read that the best time to do this is March/April – before the growing season begins. I’m sure this…

Boxwood bushes are dying

This Summer, my hedge is dying. It started on one side and continued all the way around. It is pretty much died. I first thought it’s because it needs water so I diligently watered it every other day but it…

Panicle Hydrangea Yellow Leaves

I got this hydrangea last year, and I planted in a pot outdoor. It was blooming well last year, and the leaf growth has been pretty good this year. However, the leaves were gradually turning yellow since it started to…

Unhealthy Apple Tree

We have a med / large Apple tree in our back yard. It never produce healthy Apple . How to treat it for healthy Apple ?…

How to propagate Magnolia Soulangeana

I have a 3 yo Magnolia Soulangeana with a sentimental value. I am moving to another house in the same neighbourhood (High Park) and I would love to take it with me, but I am afraid to kill the tree.…

Red oak has black “stain”

We live in the beaches and have a massive red oak tree. It’s about 127 inches circumference. It’s surrounded by Baltic ivy and a bit has grown up the base. When clipping that off we found two “ gashes” near…

weeping dwarf trees

I have a balcony facing north in Toronto I receive afternoon sun. Any recommendations for trees that would endure our winters in a pot and what type of pot should I use? Could I keep a tree like this indoors?…