Potman44
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I have three problems, all with different trees. One is an older tree, one is brand new, and the other was a tree transplanted from another part of my property.
Let me try to give as much detail and even some pictures so somebody can best help me.
First, the old.
I inherited my grandfathers house last year. During the winter a 75 foot pine was severely damaged in a storm and needed to be taken down. By taking down that pine, an older magnolia tree that previously 75% blocked of sun... now gets full sun 90% of the day.
The other day I noticed bark damage. My mother said it was like that 25 years ago when the house was purchased.
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But there is another problem, maybe. Half of the tree's canopy was totally blocked by the sun. Leafs and flowers were thin (amount), and some smaller branches looked dead. While the other side of the tree... the part that always got full sun, and has no bark damage..... looks fuller and more alive than ever.
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Is it going to take a season or two of full sun for the bad half of the tree to regain some life?
Is there anyway to fix the bark?
Is the bark a sign of a bigger problem?
Is the tree on the way out?
Is there anything I can do?
Problem #2. A transplanted tree.
I had a Jap Maple in my backyard. It had close to zero life for as long as I can remember. It was stuck between 2 giant bushes in the corner of my yard under a giant oak. In mid-march before any trees started to bloom I transplanted the tree to another part of the yard that receives plenty of sun, and direct unobstructed rainfall.
In April 80% the tree bloomed. More leafs then it ever had, and they were redder than they ever were. One lower branch never bloomed and since has completely dried out. The smaller branches of the "dead" part snap very easily. In recent weeks, the bright red leafs have started to look unhealthy. Turning a very dull red with some green and yellow. I do water it regularly... so I'm not sure thats a problem....
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Is this tree dieing?
Is the new sunlight, or the transplant putting the tree in shock?
Anything I can do?
Okay, 3rd problem..... a newly purchased White Dogwood tree.
I said above that I took down a very large pine in January. I had extensive stump and surface root grinding done. I'd say that a 10x15 foot portion of my front lawn was destroyed. All the chippings and mulch was removed and a large "hole" remained in my lawn til early April. I predug a hole where the new tree was to go... right about where the old tree stood. The hole was there waiting for the new tree to arrive for about two weeks. During that time, I noticed that whenever it rained, the hole for the new tree filled with water and stayed for a few days.
Mid April the new Dogwood arrived with 3 yards of top soil and grass seed. I took all standing water out of the tree hole, followed all directions on planting that came with the tree.
The grass grew beautifully, and for 2-3 weeks the Dogwood looked great. Leafs were alive, flowers held on......
About 2 weeks ago I noticed the tree wasnt looking so good. The flowers fell off, and the leaves were turning brown around the edges and drooping. Since then, every leaf has fallen off.
one neighbor said the tree was in shock. Another said it was dead.... and another said it was overwatered.
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The branches are still flexible and dont snap....
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Will this tree come back?
Is it dead?
What can I do?
Thanks, I hope somebody can help.
Let me try to give as much detail and even some pictures so somebody can best help me.
First, the old.
I inherited my grandfathers house last year. During the winter a 75 foot pine was severely damaged in a storm and needed to be taken down. By taking down that pine, an older magnolia tree that previously 75% blocked of sun... now gets full sun 90% of the day.
The other day I noticed bark damage. My mother said it was like that 25 years ago when the house was purchased.
View attachment 141570
But there is another problem, maybe. Half of the tree's canopy was totally blocked by the sun. Leafs and flowers were thin (amount), and some smaller branches looked dead. While the other side of the tree... the part that always got full sun, and has no bark damage..... looks fuller and more alive than ever.
View attachment 141571
Is it going to take a season or two of full sun for the bad half of the tree to regain some life?
Is there anyway to fix the bark?
Is the bark a sign of a bigger problem?
Is the tree on the way out?
Is there anything I can do?
Problem #2. A transplanted tree.
I had a Jap Maple in my backyard. It had close to zero life for as long as I can remember. It was stuck between 2 giant bushes in the corner of my yard under a giant oak. In mid-march before any trees started to bloom I transplanted the tree to another part of the yard that receives plenty of sun, and direct unobstructed rainfall.
In April 80% the tree bloomed. More leafs then it ever had, and they were redder than they ever were. One lower branch never bloomed and since has completely dried out. The smaller branches of the "dead" part snap very easily. In recent weeks, the bright red leafs have started to look unhealthy. Turning a very dull red with some green and yellow. I do water it regularly... so I'm not sure thats a problem....
View attachment 141574
Is this tree dieing?
Is the new sunlight, or the transplant putting the tree in shock?
Anything I can do?
Okay, 3rd problem..... a newly purchased White Dogwood tree.
I said above that I took down a very large pine in January. I had extensive stump and surface root grinding done. I'd say that a 10x15 foot portion of my front lawn was destroyed. All the chippings and mulch was removed and a large "hole" remained in my lawn til early April. I predug a hole where the new tree was to go... right about where the old tree stood. The hole was there waiting for the new tree to arrive for about two weeks. During that time, I noticed that whenever it rained, the hole for the new tree filled with water and stayed for a few days.
Mid April the new Dogwood arrived with 3 yards of top soil and grass seed. I took all standing water out of the tree hole, followed all directions on planting that came with the tree.
The grass grew beautifully, and for 2-3 weeks the Dogwood looked great. Leafs were alive, flowers held on......
About 2 weeks ago I noticed the tree wasnt looking so good. The flowers fell off, and the leaves were turning brown around the edges and drooping. Since then, every leaf has fallen off.
one neighbor said the tree was in shock. Another said it was dead.... and another said it was overwatered.
View attachment 141572
The branches are still flexible and dont snap....
View attachment 141573
Will this tree come back?
Is it dead?
What can I do?
Thanks, I hope somebody can help.
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