What's going on with my Catalpa tree?
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Comments (2)i have seedlings coming up will be a about a week i am just starting so anything helps me...See MoreOMG, My Catalpa Tree Story.
Comments (14)Catalpa tree saga continues: (Brandon, I am with you on this one--what started out as a short story confused some people) Hey, I had to re-learn how to insert image in post; pictures speak louder than words! Now I have been over to kntryhuman's post and don't want to shock anyone with my next question? Is there a correct way to remove the stick that grew into a tree on top of the tree that toppled? The photo below is of the back of the tree with the baby tree growing from the top (or side, whatever) of the mother tree. This photo is from the front. See where DH was readying it (sawing into chunks) for the wood pile? What I need to know is can this stick that grew into a tree and into the telephone wires (I TOLD him so) be weaned (separated) from it's mother? This is what we have to work with: One willing worker when not on his John Deere barker lounger. DH (THEN): He has toppled many a tree; he had his son try his hand at downing (sawing down) one The tree landed on the house--won't embarrass them by posting those pictures. DH NOW: We call this his (DH) fact facer... Definition of a John Deere Barker lounger: Oh, that same wind storm toppled two of the three pine trees a little to the back of our house, thus I had my two telephone poles at last (DH wouldn't let me put nails in the, might kill them). The third tree DH toppled cuz it might go down on the house next wind storm. He said I didn't have to move the picnic table off the apartment patio, it wouldn't hit it. Well, by golly, he was right. He missed both houses and the table by inches--heart attack time for me. Criminey, I forogt the qeustion. Couple of more pictures regarding my original question (in case I haven't bored Brandon enough...poop, forgot that question too! Damaged Tree: And, lastly, the sprout. I did move it from the furnace room. Only because I was afraid the unknown killer tree critter would finis it off. Thanks for your tip beeone, I didn't know that. The tree against the garage is a poplar. They grow like weeds around here. But I will get some from the bush like sprouts that grow at the base of my downed Catalpa tree this spring. I have to give it a hair cut several times through the summer. AND. you all don't want to know my Mouser(s) story !!! Brandon, I am not done yet. Any winter sowers out there. Do you know what a sprout see? DONE...See MoreNorthern Catalpa Tree Planting Suggestions
Comments (6)Northern catalpa is a beautiful tree when in bloom with its large tropical looking flowers. In all honesty, these trees are best suited to large, open spaces. They are relatively fast growing and can reach 40 to 90 feet at maturity. That would mean a root spread of a potential 80 to 180 feet. After many years, of course. In my experience, these trees are no more prone to surface roots than others. This phenomenon is usually related to overly compacted soil because the roots stay near the surface where the air is. Perhaps your best course is to plant the trees as far from the house and pavement as practical, enjoy them - even cleaning up the beans - for as long as they remain good garden citizens, then remove them. One other issue. Again in my experience, these trees are very prone to infestations of black aphids. This may not be true in your area, but if it is you do not want them in a place where the honeydew drips on vehicles, furniture, patios, etc....See MoreMy Catalpa Tree
Comments (18)Sorry, didn't give all details. I still have one tree that does not produce worms. When I had two, there were lots of worms. Now I just get the beautiful leaves and beans (cigars). You think if I can find the worms and introduce them to the existing tree, this will work? I can't seem to find them in the bait shops though. I'm in the around Atlanta area. Does anyone know where I can get them? I did read that they sometimes go dormant after several years of producing. Maybe they will come back. I love the tree anyway....See More- 17 years ago
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