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Pruning a Camphor tree
Question from John: I have a Camphor tree that was planed in August of 2010. It has since grown about 4 ft and has filled out. filled out so much that tow main branches almost snapped from the weight of rain. We have since tied them to large stakes. When...
Silver Tree (Leucadendron)
Question from Randy: Can you tell me when, what and if you are supposed to feed leucadendrons. Seems that I heard somethin’ about NOT feeding them. Thanks. I have some that are doing great since I got the water situation dialed in. Answer from Pat: Among...
New Zealand Christmas Tree Dwarf Varieties (Metrosideros)
Question from Jane: I saw the Metrosideros villosa Tahiti yesterday in a beach garden and fell in love with it. I’m sure I would also love the M. collina Fiji, but where in the county might I be able to find it? It’s so frustrating to see...
If not European White Birch, than what?
Question from Tanya: I originally come from Russia, so when we planned our front yard garden in Pasadena, thought it would be great to incorporate the groves of white European birches on both sides of the yard. Having read your related articles, it looks...
Swedish Columnar Aspen (Populus tremula ‘Erecta’.)
Question from Lyne: I have a 8 foot Swedish Aspen that I planted last year, June. I am up in Alberta Canada. I have noticed the last couple of days it did not look as well as it did. I have noticed that there are leaves that have black spots on them....
Fruit Drop From Peach Trees
Question from Jane: We live in Southern California in Sunset Zone 23 and are doing some re-landscaping in our back yard. We have already decided to put in some paperbark melaleucas for a grove-like effect. On the other side of the yard I would like to...
Eucalyptus Trees
Question from Sharron: I am looking for a tree that was planted along the Ca. railroads to supply them with railroads ties. It did not work but now Ca. has many of these trees. I believe they may have come from Australia where there wood was very hard;...
Gold Medallion Tree (Cassia leptophylla) Questions
Question from Dee: I am considering planting a couple of Gold Medallion (Cassia Leptophylla) trees. My location is Carlsbad, CA. 92011 1) What zone is it? 2) Also is this a good time to plant this tree? August Thank you. Answer from Pat: Gold medallion...
River Birch (Betula Nigra) close to foundation
Question from Priya: We live in Northern VA. We have a River birch that is 2 feet away from our foundation, but is now 15 feet tall. We planted it as a small tree couple of years ago and did not expect it to grow this fast. We chose a River Birch, because...
How Far to Plant Peppermint willow (Agonis) and Australian willow (Geijera parvifolia) from walls and paving
Question from Desiree: Recently I bought three weeping willows–the After Dark Jervis Peppermint Willow tree, peppermint willow (Agonis Flexuosa), and Australian Willow (Geijera Parvifolia). These trees were purchased through a city plant a tree...
Planting Macadamias
Question from Dave: Hi Pat, your absolutely correct. Planting the beaumont macadamias with chicken manure was a mistake. The trees grow and burn and repeat again. I’m thinking of digging them up and replacing the soil around them. Alternately, is...
Florida Avocado trees
Question from Dee: I have a small avocado plant I have grown from an avocado seed I used to have in my backyard in South Florida. They were large size but delicious! My question is do I need two trees in order for them to pollinate? My daughter also has...
Pines, Cypress, and Cedars
Question from Gina: I’ve loved your books since I first started gardening! I would like to plant a large hillside in Topanga, Malibu CA with ‘christmas trees’. What pines/cypresss/cedars will work in this area and not get too giant....
