<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"><channel><title>The Daily Insight</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br</link><description>Connected.Informed.Engaged.</description><language>en-us</language><lastBuildDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 23:38:45 +0000</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/rss.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /><item><title>Why are the leaves on my cherry tree curling up?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/why-are-the-leaves-on-my-cherry-tree-curling-up.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/why-are-the-leaves-on-my-cherry-tree-curling-up.html</guid><description>Why are the leaves on my cherry tree curling up?
LEAVES CURLING This normally a sign of aphids such as blackfly and greenfly. The most common is the Cherry Blackfly. They attack the leaves causing them to curl upwards and inwards which protects the aphids from predators such as birds. Another sign o...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 23:23:18 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What maple trees have rough bark?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-maple-trees-have-rough-bark.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-maple-trees-have-rough-bark.html</guid><description>What maple trees have rough bark?
The Rough Barked Japanese Maple is a unique maple with rough, corky bark, quite different from the normal smooth bark of most Japanese maples. Combine this will graceful foliage with slender, lobed leaves that turn dramatic orange red in fall, and you have a wonderf...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 23:18:41 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How do I get rid of Norway maples?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-do-i-get-rid-of-norway-maples.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-do-i-get-rid-of-norway-maples.html</guid><description>How do I get rid of Norway maples?
If you want to know how to manage a Norway maple sapling, use pruning loppers to fell the young tree. Then apply an herbicide to the exposed stump. In an area where the trees have already spread into the wild, one method of Norway maple control is pruning out seed-...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 23:06:19 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What eats the mahogany tree?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-eats-the-mahogany-tree.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-eats-the-mahogany-tree.html</guid><description>What eats the mahogany tree?
What eats a mahogany tree? Pests. The mahogany tree suffers from a number of pests, including tent caterpillars, webworm, leaf notcher, scale insects, leaf miners and tip moth. Wood-boring insects can also pose a problem in trees that are under stress from poor nutrition...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 23:05:22 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Why is my Serbian spruce dying?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/why-is-my-serbian-spruce-dying.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/why-is-my-serbian-spruce-dying.html</guid><description>Why is my Serbian spruce dying?
It could be that your tree succumbed to a fungal disease. Serbian spruce is susceptible to needle cast, a disease caused by the fungus Rhizosphaera kalkhoffii.
How do you identify a Serbian spruce?
Identification is made easy by its unique habit and needle character...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 22:58:01 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What happens when a poinciana tree is cut down?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-happens-when-a-poinciana-tree-is-cut-down.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-happens-when-a-poinciana-tree-is-cut-down.html</guid><description>What happens when a poinciana tree is cut down?
Firstly, they can simply die, becoming dead wood that later falls from the tree. Until they fall they expose the tree to the entry of bacteria, fungi, insect and borer attack. Secondly, and even more commonly, watersprouts will grow from the cut branch...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 22:54:18 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How do you stop a plumeria from killing?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-do-you-stop-a-plumeria-from-killing.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-do-you-stop-a-plumeria-from-killing.html</guid><description>How do you stop a plumeria from killing?
In a hard freeze the plant, even a mature one can be killed outright. Planting near your home in the hottest part of your yard is best as the heat released during the winter nights will aide in keeping the temps above freezing. If you have a overhang that is ...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 22:48:55 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What causes cedar trees to die?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-causes-cedar-trees-to-die.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-causes-cedar-trees-to-die.html</guid><description>What causes cedar trees to die?
Too much water from maintenance or flooding invites a fungus that causes root rot. Unfortunately, root rot is as bad as it sounds. With it, roots don’t get the oxygen they need, tree branches gradually turn brown, and eventually, the tree dies.
How long do cedar trees...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 22:40:42 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How big are the leaves on a sweetgum tree?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-big-are-the-leaves-on-a-sweetgum-tree.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-big-are-the-leaves-on-a-sweetgum-tree.html</guid><description>How big are the leaves on a sweetgum tree?
These handsome trees have a pyramidal canopy when young that becomes rounded with age. They make excellent lawn or shade trees in large landscapes. Sweet gum tree leaves have five to seven pointed lobes, and their shape will remind you of a star. Mature lea...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 22:35:43 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How often should I water my sequoia trees?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-often-should-i-water-my-sequoia-trees.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-often-should-i-water-my-sequoia-trees.html</guid><description>How often should I water my sequoia trees?
The amount of irrigation the tree needs depends on the species and your climate. The giant sequoia needs watering once a week, and more frequently in dry weather.
Why is my sequoia tree dying?
Juniper Blight Caused by the fungi Kabatina juniperi and Phomops...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 22:35:13 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What are the brown spots on my lime tree?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-are-the-brown-spots-on-my-lime-tree.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-are-the-brown-spots-on-my-lime-tree.html</guid><description>What are the brown spots on my lime tree?
Citrus canker is a bacterial infection that causes brown or yellow spots on leaves, which can also spread to the fruit. To prevent the disease, spray trees with a copper-based fungicide in the spring. Space lime trees so they get adequate air circulation. Th...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 22:30:42 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What is the lifespan of a pin oak tree?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-is-the-lifespan-of-a-pin-oak-tree.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-is-the-lifespan-of-a-pin-oak-tree.html</guid><description>What is the lifespan of a pin oak tree?
120 years
A fast-growing pioneer or riparian species, pin oak is relatively short-lived, with a maximum lifespan of 120 years against many oaks which can live several centuries. It is naturally a wetland tree, and develops a shallow, fibrous root system, unlik...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 22:27:12 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Do saucer magnolias lose their leaves?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/do-saucer-magnolias-lose-their-leaves.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/do-saucer-magnolias-lose-their-leaves.html</guid><description>Do saucer magnolias lose their leaves?
Deciduous Magnolia Species Saucer magnolia (Magnolia x soulangeana) is famous for its saucer-shaped, 3- to 6-inch-wide, pink to purple flowers. It yields showy pink or white flowers in spring, and its leaves are bronze or gold when they drop in the fall.
How do...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 22:23:58 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Can you cut down oak trees on your property?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/can-you-cut-down-oak-trees-on-your-property.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/can-you-cut-down-oak-trees-on-your-property.html</guid><description>Can you cut down oak trees on your property?
The reality is you are permitted to prune or cut down any tree on your land, regardless of whether it is healthy or not, if it is not subject to a Tree Preservation Order or located with a conservation area. Contrary to popular belief, there is not a blan...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 22:15:09 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Why is my poplar tree dripping sap?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/why-is-my-poplar-tree-dripping-sap.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/why-is-my-poplar-tree-dripping-sap.html</guid><description>Why is my poplar tree dripping sap?
Neither insect is likely to kill trees, but tulip tree scale can cause a severe shower of sticky “honeydew.” “We have received numerous calls of yellow poplar trees dripping sticky sap over everything. Heavy scale populations are responsible for this problem,” sai...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 22:15:02 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Why is half my apple tree dying?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/why-is-half-my-apple-tree-dying.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/why-is-half-my-apple-tree-dying.html</guid><description>Why is half my apple tree dying?
Phytophthora Rots (Collar Rot, Crown Rot, and Root Rot) One of the most common causes of root rot in apple trees is phytophthora. It’s a fungal disease that affects the roots and the base of the trunk.
What do you do when your apple tree is dying?
There are certain t...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 22:12:47 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How do you control the height of a spruce tree?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-do-you-control-the-height-of-a-spruce-tree.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-do-you-control-the-height-of-a-spruce-tree.html</guid><description>How do you control the height of a spruce tree?
Spruce trees grow slowly, just keep up with the pruning. If you top the tree, it will prevent it from growing tall. This means cut the central trunk at the point you’d like to keep it from growing taller. Avoid cutting the lower branches at the trunk, ...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 22:11:30 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What kind of leaves does a cadaghi tree have?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-kind-of-leaves-does-a-cadaghi-tree-have.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-kind-of-leaves-does-a-cadaghi-tree-have.html</guid><description>What kind of leaves does a cadaghi tree have?
Some rights reserved. The Cadaghi is fast growing tree with greenish trunk and large oval rough textured leaves. New grwoth is reddish and hairy. Clsuters of small white flowers in summer. Prone to attacks of unsightly sooty mould which can blacken under...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 22:10:58 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What size pot can you leave a lemon tree in?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-size-pot-can-you-leave-a-lemon-tree-in.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-size-pot-can-you-leave-a-lemon-tree-in.html</guid><description>What size pot can you leave a lemon tree in?
Citrus will thrive in large containers. Choose a pot with a diameter of 50cm or more, with plenty of drainage holes, and fill with a premium quality potting mix. Place your potted citrus in a sunny place in the garden, and make sure the plant is kept mois...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 22:06:48 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Can Japanese Maple take full sun?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/can-japanese-maple-take-full-sun.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/can-japanese-maple-take-full-sun.html</guid><description>Can Japanese Maple take full sun?
Their undeniable beauty leads many people to want to plant them as a focal point or specimen tree, often in full sun. Unfortunately, many Japanese maples are less tolerant of full sun, developing leaf burn in the summer heat. Avoid wetting the foliage in full sun wh...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 22:05:52 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What do Overwatered palm trees look like?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-do-overwatered-palm-trees-look-like.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-do-overwatered-palm-trees-look-like.html</guid><description>What do Overwatered palm trees look like?
Palms trees start to lose their leaves. Wilted leaves and fronds. Leaf discoloration – yellow or brown palm tree leaves that start falling off before drying. Younger foliage and new emerging leaves turning brown.
Should I cut yellow leaves off palm?
The remo...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 21:58:14 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Why is part of my tree dying?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/why-is-part-of-my-tree-dying.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/why-is-part-of-my-tree-dying.html</guid><description>Why is part of my tree dying?
Moisture issues are commonly the reasons why a tree is prone to dying. Mature trees can be adversely affected by too much or too little water. Dehydration can kill all living beings – humans, animals, and trees. To ensure your trees grow healthy and sturdy, make sure th...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 21:55:17 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How do you revive a dying conifer hedge?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-do-you-revive-a-dying-conifer-hedge.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-do-you-revive-a-dying-conifer-hedge.html</guid><description>How do you revive a dying conifer hedge?
How do you revive a dying hedge?
Step 1: Evaluate and assess.
Step 2: Remove any dead and diseased plant material.
Step 3: Nominate poor performing and affected branches and cut them back hard.
Step 4: Prune off excess growth to encourage air and light movem...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 21:49:15 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Where is the largest California live oak tree?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/where-is-the-largest-california-live-oak-tree.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/where-is-the-largest-california-live-oak-tree.html</guid><description>Where is the largest California live oak tree?
This champion Coast live Oak of California made its debut on the National Register of Champion Trees in 2016. It is the largest known tree of its species in the country as reported to American Forests….Coast live Oak (Quercus agrifolia)
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San L...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 21:47:10 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How do I get rid of beech saplings?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-do-i-get-rid-of-beech-saplings.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-do-i-get-rid-of-beech-saplings.html</guid><description>How do I get rid of beech saplings?
The only way to kill them is to do a hack and squirt on the mother tree which will get the sprouts at the same time. Since you have already cut them down I think you will have to spray the suckers when they leaf out or do a basal bark spray.
How do I identify a be...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 21:45:48 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Is silver maple toxic?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/is-silver-maple-toxic.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/is-silver-maple-toxic.html</guid><description>Is silver maple toxic?
Silver maple, also known as Acer saccharinum, is toxic to horses, but not poisonous to dogs, cats or humans. Growing 80 to 100 feet with a spread of up to 60 feet, this maple is characterized by the silvery underside of its leaves.
Do silver maples drop seeds?
Silver maple can...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 21:39:41 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Why are my black pine needles turning brown?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/why-are-my-black-pine-needles-turning-brown.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/why-are-my-black-pine-needles-turning-brown.html</guid><description>Why are my black pine needles turning brown?
In years of heavy rain or extreme drought, pine trees may brown in response. Browning is often caused by an inability of the pine tree to uptake enough water to keep its needles alive. If drought is the culprit for needles browning in center of pine trees...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 21:35:29 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Can you grow fruit trees in wine barrels?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/can-you-grow-fruit-trees-in-wine-barrels.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/can-you-grow-fruit-trees-in-wine-barrels.html</guid><description>Can you grow fruit trees in wine barrels?
Whether you have a small garden or unlimited yard space, wine barrel planters provide an attractive, convenient way to grow small fruit trees. Dwarf fruit trees are generally the best choice for wine barrels due to their small stature. If the barrel is large...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 21:35:23 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Do mulberry trees need to be planted in pairs?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/do-mulberry-trees-need-to-be-planted-in-pairs.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/do-mulberry-trees-need-to-be-planted-in-pairs.html</guid><description>Do mulberry trees need to be planted in pairs?
Pollination. Some black mulberry bushes are monoecious, which means each plant bears both male and female reproductive organs. In monoecious plants, wind pollinates the fruit without the need for a separate tree. In either case, you do not need two blac...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 21:32:35 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How do you kill sumac naturally?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-do-you-kill-sumac-naturally.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-do-you-kill-sumac-naturally.html</guid><description>How do you kill sumac naturally?
If you touch poison sumac, wash your skin with rubbing alcohol. Alternatively, pour dishwashing detergent on it and let it soak in for about five minutes before washing it off. Do this two times a day for three or four days to effectively remove the oil from the affe...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 21:28:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Why are the needles on my spruce tree turning yellow?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/why-are-the-needles-on-my-spruce-tree-turning-yellow.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/why-are-the-needles-on-my-spruce-tree-turning-yellow.html</guid><description>Why are the needles on my spruce tree turning yellow?
Heat or water stress. Shedding leaves or needles is a common tree response to heat or drought. Needles may desiccate during extended dry or hot periods in late August and September, turn yellowish-tan yet remain on trees until fall, then come off...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 21:24:44 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Can you grow palm trees in Houston Texas?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/can-you-grow-palm-trees-in-houston-texas.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/can-you-grow-palm-trees-in-houston-texas.html</guid><description>Can you grow palm trees in Houston Texas?
Despite the obstacles, palm trees can thrive in Houston. In fact, Texas has two native palm trees that grow in the wild, the Mexican palmetto (Sabal mexicana) and the dwarf palmetto (Sabal minor). If palms can grow in the Texan wilderness, they can grow in y...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 21:11:09 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Why is the bark on my red maple splitting?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/why-is-the-bark-on-my-red-maple-splitting.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/why-is-the-bark-on-my-red-maple-splitting.html</guid><description>Why is the bark on my red maple splitting?
Both bark and wood contain water, which swells and shrinks in response to each temperature fluctuation, causing splitting. Alternation between dry and wet weather causes trees to put on sudden growth, which can also result in splits.
How long does it take f...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 21:09:59 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What to say after someone welcomes you?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-to-say-after-someone-welcomes-you.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-to-say-after-someone-welcomes-you.html</guid><description>What to say after someone welcomes you?
10 Ways to Say “You’re Welcome”
You got it.
Don’t mention it.
No worries.
Not a problem.
My pleasure.
It was nothing.
I’m happy to help.
Not at all.
Can you say no worries to thanks?
“When someone responds to your ‘thank you’ with ‘no worries’ or ‘no problem...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 21:07:11 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What is the lifespan of a copper beech tree?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-is-the-lifespan-of-a-copper-beech-tree.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-is-the-lifespan-of-a-copper-beech-tree.html</guid><description>What is the lifespan of a copper beech tree?
It has a typical lifespan of 150–200 years, though sometimes up to 300 years. In cultivated forest stands trees are normally harvested at 80–120 years of age.
How long can beech trees live for?
Beech may live for 350 years (if managed as a pollard), alt...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 20:59:06 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Do pear trees need to be in pairs?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/do-pear-trees-need-to-be-in-pairs.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/do-pear-trees-need-to-be-in-pairs.html</guid><description>Do pear trees need to be in pairs?
Pears are one of the easiest tree fruits to grow successfully, but just one of them won’t work due to two different varieties of cross-pollination. Starting with just one tree won’t work. For a good harvest, pears require two different varieties for cross-pollinati...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 20:54:46 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How far north does holly grow?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-far-north-does-holly-grow.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-far-north-does-holly-grow.html</guid><description>How far north does holly grow?
Evergreen hollies at a glance A male plant must grow within 30 to 40 feet of a female for good fruit production. There are hollies that will grow as far north as USDA Hardiness Zone 3 and as far south as Zone 11. Most hollies prefer full sun and well-drained, slightly ...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 20:47:28 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How do you keep Japanese beetles away?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-do-you-keep-japanese-beetles-away.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-do-you-keep-japanese-beetles-away.html</guid><description>How do you keep Japanese beetles away?
Try planting garlic, rue, or tansy near your affected plants to deter Japanese beetles. Parasitic Wasps: You can also attract native species of parasitic wasps (Tiphia vernalis or T. popilliavora) and flies to your garden, as they are predators of the beetles a...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 20:43:21 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How high do queen palms grow?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-high-do-queen-palms-grow.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-high-do-queen-palms-grow.html</guid><description>How high do queen palms grow?
50 ft
Queen palms are considered to be moderately tolerant of salt spray. They can reach heights up to 50 ft with a spread of 20–25 ft. The smooth gray trunk varies from 8–15 inches in diameter, depending on the seed source and environment, and may contain bulges.
How l...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 20:42:16 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How can you tell if a eucalyptus tree is healthy?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-can-you-tell-if-a-eucalyptus-tree-is-healthy.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-can-you-tell-if-a-eucalyptus-tree-is-healthy.html</guid><description>How can you tell if a eucalyptus tree is healthy?
With Eucalyptus Trees being an evergreen, an early sign that it’s dead is that it turns brown, either partially or completely. If your Eucalyptus tree begins to shed bark from the trunk and branches and exposes a brown shade of wood underneath, get a...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 20:35:31 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Is it just sent or just sent?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/is-it-just-sent-or-just-sent.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/is-it-just-sent-or-just-sent.html</guid><description>Is it just sent or just sent?
“I just sent it” and “I have just sent it” have the same meaning. In general the simple past ‘sent’ focuses on the action itself and the present perfect ‘have sent’ focuses on the result of the action, but in some cases, perhaps in many cases, there is very little diffe...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 20:26:58 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How tall does a northern white cedar tree grow?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-tall-does-a-northern-white-cedar-tree-grow.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-tall-does-a-northern-white-cedar-tree-grow.html</guid><description>How tall does a northern white cedar tree grow?
Northern white-cedar grows from near sea level to more than 600 m (2,000 ft), but within most of its range it is found between 150 and 600 m (500 and 2,000 ft). Northern white-cedar most commonly grows in mixed stands but is also found in pure stands.
...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 20:19:20 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What kind of tree is a blue spruce?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-kind-of-tree-is-a-blue-spruce.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-kind-of-tree-is-a-blue-spruce.html</guid><description>What kind of tree is a blue spruce?
Its persistent and fragrant needle-like bluish green foliage are densely distributed around the reddish gray twigs. These needles are stiff and sharp. Other Names — Blue Spruce, Green Spruce, White Spruce, Colorado Spruce or Colorado Blue Spruce and Picea Pungens....</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 20:16:24 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How long does it take for a flowering gum to flower?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-long-does-it-take-for-a-flowering-gum-to-flower.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-long-does-it-take-for-a-flowering-gum-to-flower.html</guid><description>How long does it take for a flowering gum to flower?
Corymbia ficifolia – Flowering Gum
Family:
Myrtaceae
Height:
2 ~ 15 metres
Width:
2 ~ 5 metres
Flower Colour:
White, Cream, Red, Pink, Orange
Flowering Time:
All year
Can you prune a flowering gum?
The most critical pruning operation...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 20:15:07 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How do I get rid of armored scale insects?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-do-i-get-rid-of-armored-scale-insects.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-do-i-get-rid-of-armored-scale-insects.html</guid><description>How do I get rid of armored scale insects?
Horticultural oil is the very best way to destroy armored scale while preserving the predators that will readily feed on their young during the mobile “crawler” stage. Ideally, timing your application with the emergence of crawlers from their mothers’ cover...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 20:09:46 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How big do blue atlas cedars get?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-big-do-blue-atlas-cedars-get.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-big-do-blue-atlas-cedars-get.html</guid><description>How big do blue atlas cedars get?
The Atlas cedar grows to a height of 40–60′ and a spread of 30–40′ at maturity.
How tall does a blue cedar grow?
These are very large trees that can reach over 30m (100ft) in time, and as such are more suited to large gardens and parks. The tree also produces barrel...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 20:03:27 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>In which season apple tree is in bloom?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/in-which-season-apple-tree-is-in-bloom.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/in-which-season-apple-tree-is-in-bloom.html</guid><description>In which season apple tree is in bloom?
Apple – Apple trees typically bloom with pink flowers between mid-April and mid-May after having met a certain number of required hours of chill during winter dormancy. This can amount to between 500 to 1,000 hours, depending on the apple cultivar.
Do apple tr...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 20:00:44 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Why is my elm tree dropping leaves?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/why-is-my-elm-tree-dropping-leaves.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/why-is-my-elm-tree-dropping-leaves.html</guid><description>Why is my elm tree dropping leaves?
Trees will often set more leaves in the spring than they can support during the summer. Heat and drought stress will cause the tree to lose leaves that it cannot support with the available soil moisture. Leaves that drop are most often yellow with no discernible d...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 19:57:36 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How do you treat a red band needle blight?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-do-you-treat-a-red-band-needle-blight.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-do-you-treat-a-red-band-needle-blight.html</guid><description>How do you treat a red band needle blight?
In Britain, although disease levels and mortality can be particularly high in pole stage crops, all age crops of Corsican pine can be severely affected. Copper-based fungicides have been used to control red band needle blight for many years.
What causes red...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 19:56:05 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How long does it take for an Autumn Blaze maple to mature?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-long-does-it-take-for-an-autumn-blaze-maple-to-mature.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-long-does-it-take-for-an-autumn-blaze-maple-to-mature.html</guid><description>How long does it take for an Autumn Blaze maple to mature?
approximately 15 to 20 years
Autumn Blaze Maples reach a mature height of about 40 to 50 feet after approximately 15 to 20 years.
Are Autumn Blaze maples good trees?
Fast growing, with deeply lobed leaves and fabulous fall color, Autumn Blaz...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 19:54:36 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Why are wasps so aggressive right now?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/why-are-wasps-so-aggressive-right-now.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/why-are-wasps-so-aggressive-right-now.html</guid><description>Why are wasps so aggressive right now?
“They all have to stay fed and so they become more and more aggressive in their search for food,” he said. Sherwood says at the start of the season in the spring, wasps are after sugar to feed the juvenile queens in the nests. “Sugars are fast burn as we know.
...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 19:52:37 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What makes pine trees die in East Texas?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-makes-pine-trees-die-in-east-texas.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-makes-pine-trees-die-in-east-texas.html</guid><description>What makes pine trees die in East Texas?
However, pines that are the most stressed will often be attacked by pine bark beetles. There are five different pine bark beetles in East Texas, and they all attack and kill pine trees.
Do you have to water a pine tree in the summer?
Wait until the soil aroun...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 19:51:37 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>When should pine trees be cut down?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/when-should-pine-trees-be-cut-down.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/when-should-pine-trees-be-cut-down.html</guid><description>When should pine trees be cut down?
If your tree has a less severe problem, one of the best times to remove trees is during the dormant season, between late winter and early spring. Here’s why. Dormant trees are leafless and lighter, so it’s much easier for a certified arborist to cut and handle the...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 19:48:33 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Are spruce trees worth anything?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/are-spruce-trees-worth-anything.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/are-spruce-trees-worth-anything.html</guid><description>Are spruce trees worth anything?
Blue Spruce/Colorado Spruce (picea pungens) not a pine at all. They look good and add value to your property, but not worth anything to anyone after cut really. One of the slower growing small diameter trees so its hard to get any decent wood out of it to make anythi...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 19:45:19 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Do Meyer lemon trees produce fruit year round?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/do-meyer-lemon-trees-produce-fruit-year-round.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/do-meyer-lemon-trees-produce-fruit-year-round.html</guid><description>Do Meyer lemon trees produce fruit year round?
One great thing about the Meyer lemon is that it can bear fruit almost all year-round. It’s also quite resilient and can thrive outdoors. It can still do well outdoors during winter so long as the temperature doesn’t drop below 20 degrees Fahrenheit.
Ho...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 19:38:32 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Is topping a maple tree bad?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/is-topping-a-maple-tree-bad.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/is-topping-a-maple-tree-bad.html</guid><description>Is topping a maple tree bad?
Ironically, topping is not a viable solution to reducing size or hazard. When a tree is topped, up to 100% of the leaf bearing crown is removed. Moreover, if the tree does not have sufficient stored energy reserves to respond in this way, it will seriously harm the tree,...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 19:34:16 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Why are branches on my dogwood dying?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/why-are-branches-on-my-dogwood-dying.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/why-are-branches-on-my-dogwood-dying.html</guid><description>Why are branches on my dogwood dying?
Later twigs and branches may die, usually on one side of the tree but the disease spreads over time. Though not always noticed, the cause of the problem is a canker (dead area on the lower trunk or branches) that is slowly girdling the trunk and killing the camb...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 19:29:44 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How far should I plant a crape myrtle from house?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-far-should-i-plant-a-crape-myrtle-from-house.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-far-should-i-plant-a-crape-myrtle-from-house.html</guid><description>How far should I plant a crape myrtle from house?
Plant large type crape myrtles a minimum of 6ft away from a structure (house, etc). To create a look where the canopies of the plants will grow together and provide shade, plant Medium Crape Myrtles 6′-10′ apart, and Standard (Tree) Crape Myrtles 8′-...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 19:28:38 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Can you eat cherries from a Canadian cherry tree?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/can-you-eat-cherries-from-a-canadian-cherry-tree.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/can-you-eat-cherries-from-a-canadian-cherry-tree.html</guid><description>Can you eat cherries from a Canadian cherry tree?
The chokecherry is edible, but not as a whole fruit. Like cherries and apricots, it’s not the flesh or skin of the fruit that’s toxic; instead, it’s the seed or pit.
How fast do Canadian cherry trees grow?
Mature Height: 20 to 30 ft. Mature Spread:...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 19:27:11 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Does cutting off dead branches help a pine tree?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/does-cutting-off-dead-branches-help-a-pine-tree.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/does-cutting-off-dead-branches-help-a-pine-tree.html</guid><description>Does cutting off dead branches help a pine tree?
Dead branches provide an attractive harbor for burrowing insects and promote the growth of disease in your pine trees. Promptly removing these dead branches helps limit insect infestations and prevent the formation of diseases.
How do I get my tree to...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 19:25:53 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Do blue spruce grow well in Indiana?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/do-blue-spruce-grow-well-in-indiana.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/do-blue-spruce-grow-well-in-indiana.html</guid><description>Do blue spruce grow well in Indiana?
A: Blue spruce is not particularly well-adapted to Indiana. They suffer in heavy, poorly drained soil as well as from extreme heat and drought. When it’s time to replace them, you might consider other species of spruce that are better adapted to our area, such as...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 19:12:11 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What causes trees to have shallow roots?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-causes-trees-to-have-shallow-roots.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-causes-trees-to-have-shallow-roots.html</guid><description>What causes trees to have shallow roots?
Soils with permanently high water tables typically cause trees to develop very shallow, widespread rooting systems. Drought conditions also cause some trees to produce a shallow root system to maximise rainfall interception near the soil surface.
What trees a...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 19:06:42 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Why is my Japanese maple bark splitting?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/why-is-my-japanese-maple-bark-splitting.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/why-is-my-japanese-maple-bark-splitting.html</guid><description>Why is my Japanese maple bark splitting?
Severe cold in late spring, after plant tissues have swollen, can cause bark to crack, split and fall away. Depending on the amount of bark damage, the problem may be correctable, or the tree may have to be removed. Prune away all damaged branches and stems, ...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 18:53:20 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How old is a Bradford pear tree before it dies?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-old-is-a-bradford-pear-tree-before-it-dies.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-old-is-a-bradford-pear-tree-before-it-dies.html</guid><description>How old is a Bradford pear tree before it dies?
Answer: You are lucky that your Bradford Pear tree has lived to that age. Many die anywhere from fifteen to twenty-five years of age as they are not long-lived trees. They have weak roots as well as branches that often break in wind storms.
How is the ...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 18:51:16 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Which Acer stays red all year?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/which-acer-stays-red-all-year.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/which-acer-stays-red-all-year.html</guid><description>Which Acer stays red all year?
Acer palmatum ‘Fireglow’ – one of the best deciduous Japanese Acers for colour and all-round interest. Brilliant red leaves through summer, turning deep rich scarlet and crimson in autumn.
How long do ACER trees take to grow?
While it’ll take time for it to reach matur...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 18:49:38 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How long does it take for an October Glory to grow?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-long-does-it-take-for-an-october-glory-to-grow.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-long-does-it-take-for-an-october-glory-to-grow.html</guid><description>How long does it take for an October Glory to grow?
The beautiful October Glory Maple grows rapidly into an attractive oval shape. When established and secure the October Glory can grow over 3 feet per year! At maturity, the October Glory reaches between 40 to 50 feet in height with a 25 to 30 feet ...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 18:43:30 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How tall does a red sunset maple tree grow?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-tall-does-a-red-sunset-maple-tree-grow.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-tall-does-a-red-sunset-maple-tree-grow.html</guid><description>How tall does a red sunset maple tree grow?
50′
The red sunset maple grows to a height of 45–50′ and a spread of 35–40′ at maturity.
Which is the best Red Sunset Maple Tree?
Red Sunset MapleAcer rubrum ‘Franksred’. Known as one of the best red maple cultivars, this tree delivers on color. Winter b...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 18:42:53 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Is it dangerous to leave a dead tree?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/is-it-dangerous-to-leave-a-dead-tree.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/is-it-dangerous-to-leave-a-dead-tree.html</guid><description>Is it dangerous to leave a dead tree?
Because the wood in a dead tree is not replenished with nutrients or moisture from the roots, the wood can become brittle and susceptible to breakage. Injuries caused by falling branches or limbs can range from minor cuts and bruises to fatal in nature.
Can I re...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 18:42:30 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>When to bring conifer bonsai out of dormancy?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/when-to-bring-conifer-bonsai-out-of-dormancy.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/when-to-bring-conifer-bonsai-out-of-dormancy.html</guid><description>When to bring conifer bonsai out of dormancy?
Bonsai that come out of dormancy and begin to grow in a lot of sun will have smaller, stronger leaves or needles. As soon as the temperatures are above freezing consistently, bring the conifer bonsai back outside. If there happens to be a very cold night...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 18:32:13 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Why does my oak tree still have leaves?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/why-does-my-oak-tree-still-have-leaves.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/why-does-my-oak-tree-still-have-leaves.html</guid><description>Why does my oak tree still have leaves?
There are a few species of trees that hold their dead leaves, Oaks, hornbeams, and Beech trees. This is a phenomenon called marcescence. Sometimes, early cold weather or frosts may interrupt the abscission process or “kill” leaves quickly. In these cases, the ...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 18:17:57 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Why does the emerald ash borer only kill ash trees?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/why-does-the-emerald-ash-borer-only-kill-ash-trees.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/why-does-the-emerald-ash-borer-only-kill-ash-trees.html</guid><description>Why does the emerald ash borer only kill ash trees?
How does EAB kill ash trees? EAB larva (immature beetle) eat the inner bark of an ash tree, essentially eating away the tree’s circulatory system for transporting food and water. The inner bark does not grow back. Within 2 to 5 years of infestation...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 18:14:05 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How do you determine the age of a yew tree?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-do-you-determine-the-age-of-a-yew-tree.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-do-you-determine-the-age-of-a-yew-tree.html</guid><description>How do you determine the age of a yew tree?
The only precise way to determine the age of a living tree is to measure tree rings usually in a section or increment core that intersect the pith of the tree.
What are the properties of yew?
Yew wood is heavy, very hard and firm, tough and elastic. It is ...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 18:08:14 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Why are my maple leaves light green?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/why-are-my-maple-leaves-light-green.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/why-are-my-maple-leaves-light-green.html</guid><description>Why are my maple leaves light green?
According to the University of Illinois Extension, a lack of iron either in the soil or available for uptake by the plant, is one of the more common reasons for chlorosis. Iron chlorosis will cause the leaves to turn from dark green to light green to yellow, but ...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 18:00:55 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Can you make a living from gardening?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/can-you-make-a-living-from-gardening.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/can-you-make-a-living-from-gardening.html</guid><description>Can you make a living from gardening?
While bringing in a full-time gardening income is a bit tricky, making a side income from your garden is easier than you’d think. Most people see gardening as a seasonal endeavor, that starts in the spring and ends in the fall, coming and going each year.
How do...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 17:59:49 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Why are my palm trees turning black?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/why-are-my-palm-trees-turning-black.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/why-are-my-palm-trees-turning-black.html</guid><description>Why are my palm trees turning black?
If your tree is covered in what looks like black soot, this is likely a fungal disease known as sooty mold or black fungus. This type of mold grows on honeydew, a sticky substance left behind by sap-sucking insects.
How much water does a queen palm need?
The quee...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 17:57:01 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Why are the lower branches of my blue spruce dying?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/why-are-the-lower-branches-of-my-blue-spruce-dying.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/why-are-the-lower-branches-of-my-blue-spruce-dying.html</guid><description>Why are the lower branches of my blue spruce dying?
The main cause of drying of lower branches is cytospora canker. The fungus behind the disease lives under the bark and destroys vessels that supply nutrients and water to the branches. When nutrients and water supplies are cut, the branches will dr...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 17:54:03 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How do you get rid of bark lice on trees?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-do-you-get-rid-of-bark-lice-on-trees.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-do-you-get-rid-of-bark-lice-on-trees.html</guid><description>How do you get rid of bark lice on trees?
The control of barklice is not necessary; however if a customer/homeowner considers the webbing unsightly a high-pressure stream of water will remove the webbing and dislodge the insects from the tree (no insecticide treatments are required).
Are bark lice h...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 17:49:16 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Why do oak trees grow crooked?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/why-do-oak-trees-grow-crooked.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/why-do-oak-trees-grow-crooked.html</guid><description>Why do oak trees grow crooked?
Growing toward the sun can cause an oak to lean. If this is the only cause of the tree leaning, the trunk will be curved and the branches above will have grown to adjust for the unbalance. Unsupported branches, deprived of water, will die, and if not removed, can fall....</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 17:43:17 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Do apricot trees fruit twice a year?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/do-apricot-trees-fruit-twice-a-year.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/do-apricot-trees-fruit-twice-a-year.html</guid><description>Do apricot trees fruit twice a year?
Some apricots are also alternate-bearing – meaning, like avocados, they don’t produce fruit every single year. Sometimes they put out every other year, and sometimes every third year. And then, there is the rain equation. Apricots bloom early in February and Marc...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 17:40:22 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What is the green stuff falling from oak trees?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-is-the-green-stuff-falling-from-oak-trees.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-is-the-green-stuff-falling-from-oak-trees.html</guid><description>What is the green stuff falling from oak trees?
A • The “tassels” that drop from oak trees are called catkins, and they are the spent male flowers whose purpose is to shed pollen that is carried by the wind to female flowers. If pollination occurs, then the female flowers will develop into the acorn...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 17:38:33 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Are there any good tech companies in Utah?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/are-there-any-good-tech-companies-in-utah.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/are-there-any-good-tech-companies-in-utah.html</guid><description>Are there any good tech companies in Utah?
There are also a lot of Utah-based tech companies built around awesome collaborative cultures, where people love to work, but with so much variety, finding the option that best fits your needs can be difficult.
Where is the company NetDocuments located in U...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 17:37:27 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What causes brown edges on oak leaves?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-causes-brown-edges-on-oak-leaves.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-causes-brown-edges-on-oak-leaves.html</guid><description>What causes brown edges on oak leaves?
Anthracnose is a fancy term for a leaf spot or leaf blight disease. Caused by a fungus, typical symptoms appear as papery brown spots on leaves, often associated with the leaf veins. These spots can coalesce, causing large areas of browning on the leaves. The l...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 17:29:32 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What bugs leave a sticky residue?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-bugs-leave-a-sticky-residue.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-bugs-leave-a-sticky-residue.html</guid><description>What bugs leave a sticky residue?
When you see small deposits of clear, sticky fluid, called honeydew, on plants and trees, you can be sure that the plant is infested with aphids, mealybugs, scales or whiteflies. The only way to control honeydew is to control the tiny, sapsucking insects that secret...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 17:22:30 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Why is the bark coming off my dogwood tree?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/why-is-the-bark-coming-off-my-dogwood-tree.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/why-is-the-bark-coming-off-my-dogwood-tree.html</guid><description>Why is the bark coming off my dogwood tree?
Dogwood bark peeling off may be the result of tiny insects that do more harm than good. The dogwood twig borer is a nasty pest that gets into the vascular tissue of the tree and undermines the tissue. It lives in the tree’s tissue and causes bark upheaval ...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 17:18:07 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How do you keep a white pine?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-do-you-keep-a-white-pine.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-do-you-keep-a-white-pine.html</guid><description>How do you keep a white pine?
Careful pruning of white pine limbs helps reduce damage from blister rust and white pine weevil. It also helps trees grow straighter and produce higher-quality wood products. To maintain adequate growth, leaving two-thirds of the tree’s height with branches. It is best ...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 17:13:54 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Do green houses hold heat?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/do-green-houses-hold-heat.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/do-green-houses-hold-heat.html</guid><description>Do green houses hold heat?
The sunlight is being absorbed by the material of the greenhouse, the soil and the plants and is being transformed into heat energy. The materials that are being heated will retain their heat and transmit a long wave heat radiation which is how the temperature rises in a g...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 17:09:27 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How long do Austrian pines live?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-long-do-austrian-pines-live.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-long-do-austrian-pines-live.html</guid><description>How long do Austrian pines live?
about six to eight years
Because the branches begin to droop, they do require pruning as the tree ages. The Austrian pine has needles that come together in two per bundle. The needles are about six inches long, thick, and live for about six to eight years on the twig...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 16:59:29 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How tall do purple leaf sand cherry trees grow?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-tall-do-purple-leaf-sand-cherry-trees-grow.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-tall-do-purple-leaf-sand-cherry-trees-grow.html</guid><description>How tall do purple leaf sand cherry trees grow?
10′
The purpleleaf sand cherry grows to a height of 7–10′ and a spread of 5–7′ at maturity.
Can purple leaf sand cherry grow in shade?
Ideally, you should plant the purple leaf sand cherry in full to partial sun exposure in moist, well-draining soil....</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 16:29:13 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How tall do western hemlocks grow?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-tall-do-western-hemlocks-grow.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-tall-do-western-hemlocks-grow.html</guid><description>How tall do western hemlocks grow?
GENERAL BOTANICAL CHARACTERISTICS : Western hemlock is a large, native, evergreen tree. At maturity it is generally 100 to 150 feet (30-46 m) tall and 2 to 4 feet (0.6-1.2 m) in trunk diameter [72]. On best sites, old-growth trees reach diameters greater than 3.3 f...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 16:28:28 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How fast do Pistache grow?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-fast-do-pistache-grow.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-fast-do-pistache-grow.html</guid><description>How fast do Pistache grow?
two to three feet per year
Size: The mature tree canopy can reach 35 to 50 feet high and 30 feet wide. Growth is typically slow the first two to three years of planting and then will grow two to three feet per year.
How big do Chinese pistache trees grow?
Mature Size The C...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 16:18:04 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Why is my cherry tree not producing leaves?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/why-is-my-cherry-tree-not-producing-leaves.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/why-is-my-cherry-tree-not-producing-leaves.html</guid><description>Why is my cherry tree not producing leaves?
A tree with no leaves when spring comes indicates a tree in some degree of distress. If there are many buds dead, but the branch is alive, then the tree has been suffering for some time. The problem could be due to stress or a root problem. Suspect disease...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 16:16:45 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How often should I water a newly planted plum tree?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-often-should-i-water-a-newly-planted-plum-tree.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-often-should-i-water-a-newly-planted-plum-tree.html</guid><description>How often should I water a newly planted plum tree?
Once every 10 days or two weeks is plenty. Worse than dry, thirsty roots is waterlogged, drowning roots. Although a little depression in the soil aids summer watering, it’s important to bring the soil around the tree up to the level of the surround...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 16:01:23 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Do banyan trees lose leaves?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/do-banyan-trees-lose-leaves.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/do-banyan-trees-lose-leaves.html</guid><description>Do banyan trees lose leaves?
Top Questions About Banyan Trees Q.Do Banyan Trees Shed Their Leaves – Do banyan trees shed their leaves? The tree is located in south Florida. Q. Banyan Tree Disease – Our Banyan tree is shedding all its leaves, which has not happened in the last 15 years.
How often do ...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 16:01:14 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What kind of weather does a cherry tree need?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-kind-of-weather-does-a-cherry-tree-need.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-kind-of-weather-does-a-cherry-tree-need.html</guid><description>What kind of weather does a cherry tree need?
Sweet cherries are best suited for areas where temperatures are mild and humidity is low while tart cherries will grow in cooler climates and need about 2 months of winter temperatures below 45Â° F.
How much water does a dwarf cherry tree need?
They sh...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 15:59:48 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How do you kill bark bugs?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-do-you-kill-bark-bugs.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-do-you-kill-bark-bugs.html</guid><description>How do you kill bark bugs?
We recommend first using a contact insecticide such as Sylo Insecticide to the tree trunk, limbs, and bark to kill any adult Bark Beetles on the tree. This is a pyrethroid that delivers a quick knockdown of insects on trees.
What insect eats tree bark?
Wood-boring insect...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 15:56:07 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What bugs attack orange trees?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-bugs-attack-orange-trees.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-bugs-attack-orange-trees.html</guid><description>What bugs attack orange trees?
Citrus thrips are tiny orange or pale yellow insects that attack citrus as well as many other types of fruit trees. They mainly attack young leaves and juvenile fruit and feed on the tree’s sap.
What causes navel oranges to be dry inside?
Over-ripened fruit – A commo...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 15:51:57 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What does a tree with ash dieback look like?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-does-a-tree-with-ash-dieback-look-like.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-does-a-tree-with-ash-dieback-look-like.html</guid><description>What does a tree with ash dieback look like?
What does ash dieback look like? The first signs of an ash dieback infection are usually dark brown orange lesions on the leaves, and patches of brown, dying leaves. As the disease progresses trees will lose more and more leaves from their canopy and may ...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 15:49:28 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Can you keep Eastern red cedar small?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/can-you-keep-eastern-red-cedar-small.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/can-you-keep-eastern-red-cedar-small.html</guid><description>Can you keep Eastern red cedar small?
The smaller Eastern red cedars are pyrimidal in shape, which would be good for your purpose. But, if you wanted a larger tree, its shape might not be so attractive. And have you considered how BIG the root system might be for such a tree? If you stay fairly smal...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 15:48:55 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What does a fungal infection on the skin look like?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-does-a-fungal-infection-on-the-skin-look-like.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-does-a-fungal-infection-on-the-skin-look-like.html</guid><description>What does a fungal infection on the skin look like?
A fungal skin infection often looks bright red and can spread across a large area. A fungal skin rash may also have characteristics including: Color more intense at the border.
How can you tell if a rash is fungal or bacterial?
Skin infections caus...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 15:47:56 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How long does it take for a Canary Island date palm to grow?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-long-does-it-take-for-a-canary-island-date-palm-to-grow.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-long-does-it-take-for-a-canary-island-date-palm-to-grow.html</guid><description>How long does it take for a Canary Island date palm to grow?
Size &amp;amp; Growth Pinnate leaves form around a year after sprouting, achieving their full width in approximately 5 years and begin to form a trunk. Adult trees are known to be 66′ to 120′ feet with trunks 2′ to 3′ feet thick, growing thick...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 15:41:50 +0000</pubDate></item></channel></rss>