How close to a house can you plant a silver birch?
How close to a house can you plant a silver birch? Large trees, up to 70 feet or more should be planted at least 20 feet from the home, medium-sized trees...
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How long do manzanita branches last?
How long do manzanita branches last? Spring and Summer Harvest: Spring through Summer (six month period), Manzanita bark will regenerate and peeling will ...
01 Jun 2026 9 READS
Can a ficus tree go outside?
Can a ficus tree go outside? It can be taken outdoors to a well-lighted location (not full sunlight) during warm days. The tropical ficus are often so sen...
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Why is the bark coming off my oak tree?
Why is the bark coming off my oak tree? While some bark might split at the base of the trunk during the tree’s exfoliation process, oak tree bark that is ...
01 Jun 2026 8 READS
What are the oldest living trees?
What are the oldest living trees? The Great Basin Bristlecone Pine (Pinus Longaeva) has been deemed the oldest tree in existence, reaching an age of over ...
01 Jun 2026 10 READS
What are the first signs of ash dieback?
What are the first signs of ash dieback? What does ash dieback look like? Leaves develop dark patches in the summer. They then wilt and discolour to black...
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What does it mean when oak trees lose their leaves early?
What does it mean when oak trees lose their leaves early? drought deciduous For this reason, several deciduous native California oaks – especially blue oa...
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Why are my pecan tree leaves turning brown?
Why are my pecan tree leaves turning brown? The pecan (Carya illinoiensis) is susceptible to leaf browning for the same reasons as any other tree: disease...
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What should avocado leaves look like?
What should avocado leaves look like? As the new, red leaves age they become light green and then deep green once mature. If all is healthy with the tree ...
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What shrubs bloom in February?
What shrubs bloom in February? February daphne is a deciduous shrub that produces fragrant pink or white flowers (depending on the cultivar) on bare stems...
01 Jun 2026 9 READS
