<?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 20:52:04 +0000</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/rss.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /><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><item><title>How do you care for a newly planted arborvitae?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-do-you-care-for-a-newly-planted-arborvitae.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-do-you-care-for-a-newly-planted-arborvitae.html</guid><description>How do you care for a newly planted arborvitae?
When arborvitae are planted they should be watered daily and the soil kept moist. Think “low and slow” by turning the garden hose on low and watering the root ball very slowly. A few drops per second for 2-4 hours (depending on how quickly the soil dra...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 15:41:45 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What happens to the leaves of an apple tree?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-happens-to-the-leaves-of-an-apple-tree.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-happens-to-the-leaves-of-an-apple-tree.html</guid><description>What happens to the leaves of an apple tree?
The leaves often remain attached to the trees. Affected parts of the tree can include blossoms, stems, leaves, and fruits. Your apple tree will begin to develop a fire-scorched appearance. The bacteria survive in cankers, which appear as sunken lesions on...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 15:35:49 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How late can you plant spruce trees?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-late-can-you-plant-spruce-trees.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-late-can-you-plant-spruce-trees.html</guid><description>How late can you plant spruce trees?
Planting Saplings Young spruce tree saplings can survive if they are planted in late August to mid fall before the first heavy frost of the autumn season occurs.
Can you plant a blue spruce in December?
Like other evergreens, blue spruce is best planted in the wi...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 15:28:40 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Why is my tree growing mushrooms?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/why-is-my-tree-growing-mushrooms.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/why-is-my-tree-growing-mushrooms.html</guid><description>Why is my tree growing mushrooms?
When mushrooms or conks, also called a bract or shelf, grow on tree bark, it is usually a sign that the tree is infected with a rot-inducing pathogen. These fungi enter the tree at wound areas, which are caused by improper pruning, lightning strikes, windstorms, fir...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 15:23:35 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How do you value a tree for insurance purposes?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-do-you-value-a-tree-for-insurance-purposes.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-do-you-value-a-tree-for-insurance-purposes.html</guid><description>How do you value a tree for insurance purposes?
The formula is: Tree Value = Base Value x Cross-sectional Area x Species Class x Condition Class x Location Class Base Value is the dollar amount assigned to 1 square inch of a tree’s trunk cross-sectional area and is typically based on the cost of the...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 15:22:14 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Why is my evergreen turning white?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/why-is-my-evergreen-turning-white.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/why-is-my-evergreen-turning-white.html</guid><description>Why is my evergreen turning white?
White or gray powder spots on your evergreen bushes are evidence of powdery mildew. This typically manifests on leaves, but you can find it on other parts of shrubs, too. Preventive measures include keeping your evergreens pruned allows air movement and watering th...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 15:08:07 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What causes a cedar tree to turn brown?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-causes-a-cedar-tree-to-turn-brown.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-causes-a-cedar-tree-to-turn-brown.html</guid><description>What causes a cedar tree to turn brown?
Cedar trees turn brown, yellow or orange for a few reasons: Seasonal Needle Drop. It’s a normal cycle all cedar trees go through. Here’s how it works: around late summer or early fall, cedars and most conifers need to let go of older, interior needles that are...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 14:49:17 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How do you reduce the height of a tall tree?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-do-you-reduce-the-height-of-a-tall-tree.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-do-you-reduce-the-height-of-a-tall-tree.html</guid><description>How do you reduce the height of a tall tree?
How to reduce tree size
An all over trim in spring or summer: This is only really appropriate for some smaller formal trees, especially evergreens.
Pruning when dormant: Usually involves shortening side-branches all over the tree to make it smaller and ...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 14:44:48 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How much is a decrease from 100 to 110?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-much-is-a-decrease-from-100-to-110.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-much-is-a-decrease-from-100-to-110.html</guid><description>How much is a decrease from 100 to 110?
Compare 100 to 110, and see that to go from 100 to 110 is a 10% increase, but to go from 110 back down to 100 is a 9.09% decrease (not a 10% decrease)
What is the true value of approximate match in Excel?
Excel describes the TRUE value as “Approximate Match” a...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 14:33:58 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Why does my oak tree not have leaves?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/why-does-my-oak-tree-not-have-leaves.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/why-does-my-oak-tree-not-have-leaves.html</guid><description>Why does my oak tree not have leaves?
A tree with no leaves can be attributed to bud issues. 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 when there are no buds at all.
How ...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 14:19:21 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What are the best trees to plant in front yard?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-are-the-best-trees-to-plant-in-front-yard.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-are-the-best-trees-to-plant-in-front-yard.html</guid><description>What are the best trees to plant in front yard?
Best Shade Trees for a Front Yard Our top picks include: Oak tree (Zones 3-10, depending on the variety) Larger Maples (Zones 3-9, depending on the variety) Golden Rain tree (Zones 6-9)
Which plant is good for entrance?
Coconut, pine and lemon trees ar...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 14:14:24 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How tall should front yard tree be?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-tall-should-front-yard-tree-be.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-tall-should-front-yard-tree-be.html</guid><description>How tall should front yard tree be?
In a typical front or side yard, about 30 feet deep, select a medium-size tree no taller than 40 feet and plant it at least 20 feet from a house’s foundation. Around power lines, stick to a small tree, under 25 feet tall.
How tall does an American elm tree grow?
I...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 14:04:27 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Do pear trees need a companion?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/do-pear-trees-need-a-companion.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/do-pear-trees-need-a-companion.html</guid><description>Do pear trees need a companion?
Keep It Alive. Pear trees can be susceptible to pests, so surround them with companion plants that counteract that: Try clover, african marigolds, nasturtiums, borage, bee balm, beans, or peas. Pear trees want full sun and an inch of water every week.
Does a pear tree...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 13:54:12 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Do some dogwoods bloom later than others?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/do-some-dogwoods-bloom-later-than-others.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/do-some-dogwoods-bloom-later-than-others.html</guid><description>Do some dogwoods bloom later than others?
A less common native dogwood that also blooms later than the well-known Cornus florida is the alternate-leaf or pagoda dogwood (Cornus alternifolia).
Does dogwood bloom in spring?
Introduction: Flowering dogwood is a beautiful native tree with four-season ap...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 13:40:31 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How old are old-growth redwood trees?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-old-are-old-growth-redwood-trees.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-old-are-old-growth-redwood-trees.html</guid><description>How old are old-growth redwood trees?
Age Ranges The average redwood tree lives to be between 500 and 800 years old. However, there are some old-growth trees that have lived even longer. The oldest living redwood trees are between 2,000 and 2,200 years old.
Are old-growth redwoods still being cut do...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 13:36:04 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How to plant your orchard to have fruits all year round?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-to-plant-your-orchard-to-have-fruits-all-year-round.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-to-plant-your-orchard-to-have-fruits-all-year-round.html</guid><description>How to plant your orchard to have fruits all year round?
These things can be used to your advantage. Some trees that require more chill hours, for example, can be planted at the foot of the slope to maximize the cool air settling there. It is also possible that such formations affect how water settl...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 13:36:04 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What pine tree has twisted needles?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-pine-tree-has-twisted-needles.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-pine-tree-has-twisted-needles.html</guid><description>What pine tree has twisted needles?
Twisted White Pine Trees: Growing Contorted White Pines In The Landscape. Contorted white pine is a type of Eastern white pine that has a number of attractive features. Its biggest claim to fame is the unique, twisted quality of the branches and needles.
How can y...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 13:33:36 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How can you tell an Austrian pine?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-can-you-tell-an-austrian-pine.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-can-you-tell-an-austrian-pine.html</guid><description>How can you tell an Austrian pine?
Description: A tall conifer located near the Yale Greenhouse, this Austrian Pine is especially easy to identify due to the placement of a name card on its trunk. To otherwise identify this tree, turn your head up and look towards the sky. The branches extend way ab...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 13:28:32 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What kind of leaves do redwood trees have?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-kind-of-leaves-do-redwood-trees-have.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-kind-of-leaves-do-redwood-trees-have.html</guid><description>What kind of leaves do redwood trees have?
Up in the sunlit crown of the Redwood, the needles grow short and narrow, resembling the needles of cedar or juniper. These leaves make their first appearance growing out of the bark of the upper branches. The scale-like upper leaves are well suited to the ...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 13:11:23 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How quickly do bald cypress trees grow?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-quickly-do-bald-cypress-trees-grow.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-quickly-do-bald-cypress-trees-grow.html</guid><description>How quickly do bald cypress trees grow?
1 to 2 feet per year
Growth Rate Bald-cypress (USDA cold hardiness zones 4a-11) grows moderately fast, generally 1 to 2 feet per year. Although it’s naturally found in floodplains, river channels, and millponds, expect better growth in moist, well-drained soil...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 13:09:23 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How tall does a 10 year old maple tree get?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-tall-does-a-10-year-old-maple-tree-get.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-tall-does-a-10-year-old-maple-tree-get.html</guid><description>How tall does a 10 year old maple tree get?
The cultivar “Aoyagi” also reaches 10 feet tall and wide at 10 years old but matures to 20 feet in both directions in USDA zones 5 through 8.
When to pay attention to a young maple tree?
The first summer after planting is when you should pay extra attentio...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 13:00:25 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Are there any fungicides that will kill Pestalotiopsis?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/are-there-any-fungicides-that-will-kill-pestalotiopsis.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/are-there-any-fungicides-that-will-kill-pestalotiopsis.html</guid><description>Are there any fungicides that will kill Pestalotiopsis?
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Do you need to spray for Pestalotiopsis disease?
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Just put the screwdriver through the eye of the screw and use each end as a handle to twist your eye screw into the branch. Once your eye screw is securely installed in the branch, slip your rope through the eye hole and tie a knot that is large enough th...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 12:50:57 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How tall does a Cryptomeria tree grow to be?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-tall-does-a-cryptomeria-tree-grow-to-be.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-tall-does-a-cryptomeria-tree-grow-to-be.html</guid><description>How tall does a Cryptomeria tree grow to be?
In optimal growing conditions and at maturity, cryptomeria can reach 60 feet in height. Cryptomerias are commonly used as decorative trees, green privacy screens, hedging and windbreaks. With their elegant symmetrical appearance, they are often used to li...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 12:46:42 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Why is my pear tree not fruiting?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/why-is-my-pear-tree-not-fruiting.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/why-is-my-pear-tree-not-fruiting.html</guid><description>Why is my pear tree not fruiting?
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Winterize Willow Oak Trees in 4 Easy Steps:
Place mulch around tree. Mulch around the base of the tree provides the tree extra support whether in warm weather or cold weather.
Examine tree branches and bark of tree for overall health.
Look at base of tree for a...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 12:32:10 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How long can a pecan orchard last?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-long-can-a-pecan-orchard-last.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-long-can-a-pecan-orchard-last.html</guid><description>How long can a pecan orchard last?
Trees can be productive for a 100 years or longer. Pecans, like other fruit and nut trees, exhibit a characteristic called alternate bearing. This is when trees produce an abundant crop one year and the following year relatively few fruits/nuts.
What time of year a...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 12:31:14 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Will live oaks survive the Texas freeze?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/will-live-oaks-survive-the-texas-freeze.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/will-live-oaks-survive-the-texas-freeze.html</guid><description>Will live oaks survive the Texas freeze?
No! Even if its leaves brown after a freeze, the live oak will probably recover. Live oaks generally have a leaf exchange in the spring, and the leaves that were killed by frost should be replaced by new leaves when the tree starts budding. In some cases, the...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 12:30:59 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How do you take care of an indoor ficus tree?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-do-you-take-care-of-an-indoor-ficus-tree.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-do-you-take-care-of-an-indoor-ficus-tree.html</guid><description>How do you take care of an indoor ficus tree?
When growing ficus indoors, it’s important to maintain a relatively high humidity around the plant. Regular misting or setting the ficus tree on a pebble tray filled with water is a great way to increase their humidity, but keep in mind that while they l...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 12:27:23 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How do you revive silver birch?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-do-you-revive-silver-birch.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-do-you-revive-silver-birch.html</guid><description>How do you revive silver birch?
4 Ways to Save Your Birch Trees
4 Ways to Save Your Birch Trees. Over the past few years, we’ve seen quite a few Birch trees around Seattle die.
Deeply water your Birches at least once per month in dry weather.
Mulch around the roots.
Remove the deadwood, using pr...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 12:27:07 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How fast does a Patmore Ash grow?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-fast-does-a-patmore-ash-grow.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-fast-does-a-patmore-ash-grow.html</guid><description>How fast does a Patmore Ash grow?
Product Details
Mature Height:
50-70 ft.
Mature Width:
35-40 ft.
Sunlight:
Full Sun
Growth Rate:
Fast
Botanical Name:
Fraxinus pennsylvanica ‘Patmore’
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The average life span of the green ash was 120 years; its maximum l...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 12:26:31 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How much is a full grown black walnut tree worth?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-much-is-a-full-grown-black-walnut-tree-worth.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-much-is-a-full-grown-black-walnut-tree-worth.html</guid><description>How much is a full grown black walnut tree worth?
A black walnut tree in great condition with a large diameter, roughly 20”, is worth between $700 and $800. Through a walnut tree’s life, however, it can grow to be well over 30” or even 40” in diameter. The larger the diameter, the more a black walnu...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 12:26:05 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Can a tree root cause a sewer line to stop?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/can-a-tree-root-cause-a-sewer-line-to-stop.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/can-a-tree-root-cause-a-sewer-line-to-stop.html</guid><description>Can a tree root cause a sewer line to stop?
Once it is determined that the tree root or other type of organic plant material is the cause of the clogged or stopped drainage pipe, the real problems begin to arise. In these cases, the penetration of the tree root has likely caused a crack, a hole, or ...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 12:26:02 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Which is the best Peach Tree to plant?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/which-is-the-best-peach-tree-to-plant.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/which-is-the-best-peach-tree-to-plant.html</guid><description>Which is the best Peach Tree to plant?
If you live in a colder climate, select your peach variety carefully. Talk to your local nursery about what type of peach would grow the easiest. In the USA, peaches grow well in zones 5-9, but are best in zones 6 and 7. “Frost” and “Avalon Pride” are two varie...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 12:25:36 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Will trees damage your house during a tornado?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/will-trees-damage-your-house-during-a-tornado.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/will-trees-damage-your-house-during-a-tornado.html</guid><description>Will trees damage your house during a tornado?
Severe damage is headed your way when meteorologists announce an EF-4 tornado. The fact that trains can be overturned and a forest-full of tress knocked down is a good indication of what could happen to your home. Trees, cars and virtually any free-stan...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 12:23:12 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Can you trim the bottom branches of an arborvitae?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/can-you-trim-the-bottom-branches-of-an-arborvitae.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/can-you-trim-the-bottom-branches-of-an-arborvitae.html</guid><description>Can you trim the bottom branches of an arborvitae?
The lower branches need sunlight and air flow to grow so you will need to continue to trim these trees. Both the vertical shoots at the top and throughout the tree should be trimmed so that they don’t shade and prevent air flow for the bottom branch...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 12:12:51 +0000</pubDate></item></channel></rss>