Q. All three of my beautiful Ornamental Cherry trees are full of brown leaves. It’s as if the leaves from fall didn’t drop. I took a branch to the Master Gardeners at the Farmer’s Market, but they didn’t know what it might be. They told me to pick the leaves off, but the trees are…
Category: Northwest U.S. Gardeners
Gardening questions from WA, OR, ID, MT & WY
Japanese Maple with leaves not like the others
Q. I have a maroon Japanese lace leaf maple. Its about 24″ high and about 40″ across. In the top middle branch I get green leaves that aren’t the same as the rest. Besides being green they don’t have the same pattern. WHY? Bob Hanna – Auburn, WA A. Lace leaf maples are clonal cultivars…
Spots on tree trunks just lichen
Q. We have a large red maple tree in our yard. There are white spots on the trunk and limbs. Looks like someone put dabs of white paint on it. Is this a disease? First year we noticed it and we have enjoyed it for many, many years. Rolly Opsahl – University Place, WA A….
Mystery Sod Rollers
Q. What would be causing my Sod to be rolled up during the night? I laid the new sod about two weeks ago on some bare spots that died because of standing water. There is a wetland behind me and I have no fence at the back of my property. I did not put any…
Powdery Mildew on Maple Tree
Q. I have a Norway Maple, 2 years old, that’s showing signs of powdery mildew especially on new growth. What do you recommend? Jack Ravenel – Tacoma, WA A. First I would see if there is a way to improve air circulation around the trees. This will keep the leaf surfaces dry which will inhibit…