Mesquite Tree disease
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Comments (17)You are correct that heavy pruning will weaken a trees' defense mechanisms, making them more vulnerable to pests and diseases. Remember that every green leaf is a food factors for the tree and when they are removed you basically starve the tree. On top of that it's possible that the branches and trunk were sunburned after the foliage was removed. A tree with damaged tissue actually emits chemical signals that attract pests, like borers. For now be sure to deep water your remaining trees once every 2 - 3 weeks. If they were also pruned, you can wrap the trunk loosely with burlap, cardboard, or fabric to prevent further sunburn. The rule of pruning is to never remove more than 25 percent of the living parts (leaves, stems, branches, etc.,) in any year. Don't use sealants on the pruning wounds. A good resource is Pruning, Planting and Care by Eric Johnson, Ironwood Press. Good luck....See MoreHow do you get a mesquite tree seed to germinate?
Comments (30)From How to Grow Native Plants of Texas and the Southwest: "Mesquite seeds are covered with a hard seed coat and can remain dormant for many decades until conditions become favorable for germination. Some growers have had success planting slightly green seed that are fully formed and filled out, but that have not yet turned brown and hard. Dried seeds will germinate faster if first scarified. Nick with a knife or soak in hot water (100ð F) for 60 seconds. Repeat hot water treatment if necessary. Follow the hot water soak by aerating the seeds for 1 day. Pregerminate seeds that have imbibed on germination trays (see Chapter III). Remove germinating seeds and plant directly in deep containers. The containers should be filled with a well-drained soil mix. Seedlings have a long initial root. Pretreated seeds will germinate within 10 days in warm soil. Using a small amount of native soil or inoculating with rhizobium bacteria may promote stronger and more vigorous growth."...See Moremesquite tree
Comments (5)As you have lived there a while you should know which trees tend to be late to leaf out. Mesquite is one of the last trees to leaf out, and some individuals can be weeks later than others. If this tree is not late every year, then it's possible it may have become diseased. Mesquite DISEASE is not common and most cause little serious trouble. However, fungal diseases are often unnoticed until a tree dies. CROWN GALL is a possibility. and Spongy Yellow Heart Rot is also a possibility....See MoreIs this a Honey mesquite tree?
Comments (3)It is a Mesquite. It could be an Argentine Mesquite which grows larger and may be prone to storm damage....See Moreaztreelvr
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