Using dead tree branches - any reasons not to?
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Three-year old tree seems to have a dead branch
Comments (2)Hello albertkao, in general I would say make a proper pruning cut about an inch off the trunk. Since nothing needs done immediately I may as well ask a few questions. It seems a stretch to imagine why we would not want to trim that dead branch off though unless you see buds forming or opening on it. I tried to zoom in on the first picture and it looks like the branch has been dead for some time. Is that correct? When was it planted? What type of tree is it and what is the white stuff around the bottom? Any reason you can think of for why the branch is dead? Drought?...See MoreAvocado tree leaves are dead on branches
Comments (3)Avocados are susceptible to a variety of root rots and require exceptional drainage. With your clay soil and excessive amount of rainfall this winter, I'd suspect that poor drainage is the culprit....See MoreDead tips on tree branches?
Comments (2)I have lost several mature Laurel oaks and I understand your nervousness.You should go out and observe the tree.Look at it like you never looked before. Bark,roots color.Laurels are picky and short lived.They hate droughts,they hate wet feet and they hate any root disturbance. Digging or leaving heavy equipment beneath them can send them into distress as well as age can . Once in distress a signal goes out and insect attact can occur. This distress is often a slow process so it could be something that happened 6 months to a year ago.Please look up Laurel Wilt and Hypoxylon Oak Canker just to be on the safe side. I think we all need to be checking our plants daily and looking for early signs of disease and insects. Remember that they do not live forever!Good Luck. here are some important sites www.forestryimages.org/browse/subthumb.cfm?sub=5... - 21k - www.state.sc.us/forest/idwilt.pdf -...See Moredead branches - any chance of new growth?
Comments (1)Eugenia myrtifolia backbuds readily. I would just wait to see where new growth is going to pop out. The truly dead branches will become obvious over time. ez...See Moreprairiemoon2 z6b MA
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