Monthly Archives: November 2006

Wilt Disease of Norway Maple

Posted on November 29, 2006 by Horticulture Guy - Peter Punzi

Q. My neighbor has a lovely red Norway maple. The city inspector wants to cut it down saying it has wilt infestation. To me it looks very healthy. It is about six or seven years old. How does the inspector … Continue reading →

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Pruning Shrubs At New Home

Posted on November 25, 2006 by Horticulture Guy - Peter Punzi

Q. It’s my first winter in my new “established” house. Lot’s of free standing bushes which I know all flower in different times of the summer, don’t know what they are but they have become overgrown and I have no … Continue reading →

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Pruning a Neglected Apple Tree

Posted on November 10, 2006 by Horticulture Guy - Peter Punzi

Q. I have an apple tree about 15-20 yrs old. It bore lots of healthy fruit, but I couldn’t reach 3/4 of it. I don’t think it has ever been pruned. I know which limbs to take out, but how … Continue reading →

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NorthWest Natives Trees For A Parking Strip

Posted on November 1, 2006 by Horticulture Guy - Peter Punzi

Q. Yes I miss your column. I’m looking for recommendations of native trees to plant on our parking strip, which is on the North side of the house.  These are to replace the two matching winter flowering Japanese flowering ones … Continue reading →

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