Bradford Pear

QuestionMy Bradford Pear is about 28 years old. It looks great. Last fall it did not lose its leaves. They turned brown but did not fall off. This spring and summer there is new growth all ov

Barberry Leaf Fall

QuestionI have several red barberry shrubs that have been losing their leaves shortly after blooming in the spring. They develop a milky white discoloration and then fall off. I had contacted our local

red leaf maple disease

Question red leaf maple Just noticed the bark splitting and releasing from around the tree, and is covered with a white fungus. It is about 10 years old, and has been a beautiful tree. Can I save it? &nb

dracaenas - sticky stuff on undersides of leaves

QuestionWhat causes sticky stuff on the undersides of leaves of a Dracaena plant? What can I do about it? I like a natural solution. I do not like to uses pesticides. Thanks, Jane AnswerIt sounds like your plant ha

Dendrobium Enobi Purple Splash in Bloom

Question orchid Hi, Some recent blooms to share:) Are your orchids in blooming spree now?:) AnswerDear Alfredo, Thank you so much for sharing the beautiful picture. I have nothing blooming right now

disese in tibouchina leaf

QuestionThese tibouchina are growing in Central Africa, at approx 1,000m above sea level. htey are sturdy and more than 2m high. However, the leaves develop small brown patches whichthen eat through the leaf leavng

Fig tree leaves browning

QuestionDear Mrs. Crowley, I have a black mission fig tree in a large pot on my patio. It was planted last thanksgiving, and has been growing beautifully since. Just in the past few days, Ive noticed the leaves lo

aristocrar pare tree

QuestionI have a mature subject tree that has some branches at the upper level where the leaves are completely dark brown. I have been watching this process and I see more and more branches of leaves turning brown.

Chinese Pistache Tree Question

QuestionQUESTION: Good morning, Dr. Vann. Thank you for be willing to answer my question. A branch on my young seven foot tall Chinese Pistache tree partially broke. I set the broken branch and wrapped i

Pruning a Yucca

QuestionYou answered a question in March for someone whose Yucca had suffered from a severe winter. I have the same problem, but my Yucca, (which has 3 large trunks with some smaller offshoots and is about 8high)has

pussy willow leaf blight

QuestionI have a young pussy willow bush. This year it has developed a coating of small yellow bumps almost all over the leaves. Do you know what it is, and what to do about it? Thanks for any help. Darcy AnswerThe

Tri-Color Beech Tree

Question Picture of fungus I have had a tri-color beech tree in my yard for several years now and I love it. I just noticed that the leaves are curling up and drying out and dying. I do not know what to do or

deodar cedar

QuestionI have a very large and wide deodar cedar in my yard. I do not know exact age, but the house was built in 1900. It spans over half our neighbors house as it is close to the property line. R

White specks on shrub

QuestionMy shrub (I dont know what kind) has little white specks on the leaves and stems. There are other plants near by, but they dont have these specks. What are they, and what can I do about it? AnswerHi Barbara

Regarding a disease in my Banana Plantations

QuestionI am a farmer from India. 10 Months back I had planted 1000 banana plantations in my farm. But now, the plantations are turning yellow in color though It has not yet yielded anything. Kindly let me know what

Bark damage to Red Blaze Maple Tree

QuestionQUESTION: We have a Red Blaze Maple tree approx. 5 years now, still appears to be doing great, but last year appeared as if deer were rubbing the antlers on the side of the tree, scratches galore, with bark

Crape Myrtle Tree

QuestionQUESTION: The landscaper planted the crape myrtle tree in the early spring. The leaves are turning brown. We have not had any flowers. What can we do to save this tree? ANSWER: Dear Karen,

Grand Duke of Tuscany Jasmine

QuestionHi Ms Melissa, I didnt give my Den. Enobi Purple Splash any special treatment. I mist it daily and water once every few days. I would also mist it with dilute liquid fertilizer twice per week. Recent

Can I pollinate my pistachio tree artifically?

QuestionHello, can I pollinate my pistachio tree artificially?My tree bears nuts that are empty.The trees are 10+ years old. Thanks AnswerPistachio trees are either male or female. It sounds like you only ha

Can I pollinate my pistachio tree artificially

QuestionQUESTION: Hello, can I pollinate my pistachio tree artificially?My tree bears nuts that are empty.The trees are 10+ years old. Thanks ANSWER: Dear Chris, Theoretically yes, but practically probably not. &n