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Gardening: Is this Red Maple OK?

Hi, this Red Maple is very important for shade on my deck so I would hate to lose it. Thus, the large crack/split line that runs down the base concerns me. Does it look OK?

Commented on Aug 07, 2012
Thanks, Ellen. I don't know how old the tree is. Hopefully someone knowledgeable will be ...»
able to tell by the size. The tree was there when we bought the house in 2006. It looks very healthy in all regards. No dead branches and it leafs out very nicely each spring.

Gardening: What's wrong with this Quaking Aspen?

Hi, for the last two years this Quaking Aspen has come in nicely in spring and then gotten brown and wilted in the middle. It looks green and fine on top. Can anyone tell me what is causing this and if I can do anything to save the tree?

Donna Dixson on Aug 10, 2012

Excellent article Douglas.

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Gardening: Can these trees be saved?

Hi, I am wondering if there are any arborists out there who can help me. We have had a drought this year, and some of my Arbor Vitaes have turned brown. Are they lost forever? If not, what can I do to save them?

April on Aug 08, 2012

Steve - I know how you feel as mine too are starting to look like that, and they're the same ...»
age as the house. I asked a similar question not too long ago, and was given a lot of helpful tips. One of them was to check your state arborist association, which for your state would be: http://www.waa-isa.org/ - from that site it'll refer you to local Arborists. I'm glad you're already getting help here. Hope this helps... Keep us updated. :)

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