<?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>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 12:38:27 +0000</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/rss.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /><item><title>How do you look after Beaucarnea recurvata?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-do-you-look-after-beaucarnea-recurvata.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-do-you-look-after-beaucarnea-recurvata.html</guid><description>How do you look after Beaucarnea recurvata?
How to Care for the Ponytail Palm Recap
Medium to Bright Light Good light with some sun is preferred.
Low to Moderate Watering Water well and then don’t water again until the potting mix has dried out almost completely.
Temperature Warm rooms of around 2...</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 12:32:58 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How much is a weeping Japanese maple worth?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-much-is-a-weeping-japanese-maple-worth.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-much-is-a-weeping-japanese-maple-worth.html</guid><description>How much is a weeping Japanese maple worth?
For the first time ever we are able to offer a wide range of Japanese Weeping Maples, individually priced from $27.50 to $1,300.00.
How long does a weeping Japanese maple live?
one hundred years old
Japanese maples typically grow just one to two feet per y...</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 12:27:30 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How big does a grapefruit tree get?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-big-does-a-grapefruit-tree-get.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-big-does-a-grapefruit-tree-get.html</guid><description>How big does a grapefruit tree get?
around 25 feet tall
The average size of a grapefruit tree is around 25 feet tall, but some trees are known to reach 45 feet tall with age. In ideal growing conditions with rich soil, a young grapefruit tree can grow up to 24 inches per summer, depending on the var...</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 12:26:58 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What kind of fungus does a maple tree have?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-kind-of-fungus-does-a-maple-tree-have.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-kind-of-fungus-does-a-maple-tree-have.html</guid><description>What kind of fungus does a maple tree have?
Tar spot is not a serious problem and so no treatment is recommended. Maple wilt, also known as Verticillium Wilt, is the most grave disease for the tree. The soil borne fungus called Verticillium, plays an important role in killing several maple trees.
Ar...</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 12:21:18 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What is a cross between a grapefruit and orange and a tangerine?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-is-a-cross-between-a-grapefruit-and-orange-and-a-tangerine.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-is-a-cross-between-a-grapefruit-and-orange-and-a-tangerine.html</guid><description>What is a cross between a grapefruit and orange and a tangerine?
A deliciously sweet fruit most often mistaken for an unusually shaped orange, the tangelo is a bright red-orange hybrid of a tangerine and grapefruit.
Can you plant orange and lemon trees together?
According to Citrus.com, the majority...</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 12:14:18 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What causes yellow spots on tree leaves?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-causes-yellow-spots-on-tree-leaves.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-causes-yellow-spots-on-tree-leaves.html</guid><description>What causes yellow spots on tree leaves?
Symptoms of bacterial leaf spot Bacterial leaf spot diseases often start as small dark brown to black spots with a halo of yellow tissue surrounding each spot. In some cases, the center of the leaf spot will dry up and fall out, giving the leaf a “shot hole” ...</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 12:13:15 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What is the white stuff that grows on oak trees?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-is-the-white-stuff-that-grows-on-oak-trees.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-is-the-white-stuff-that-grows-on-oak-trees.html</guid><description>What is the white stuff that grows on oak trees?
Hear this out loudPauseWhite Flux or Alcoholic flux, is a stress-related disease that affects sweet gum, oak, elm and willow trees. The disease is caused by a microorganism that ferments the sap that seeps or bleeds from cracks and wounds in the bark....</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 12:12:57 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How much water does a maple tree need?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-much-water-does-a-maple-tree-need.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-much-water-does-a-maple-tree-need.html</guid><description>How much water does a maple tree need?
Watering Maple trees require around 11 gallons of water a week to stay healthy. Keep an eye out for wilting or leaf scorch (leaves browning and/or curling up), as this is a sign of drought stress.
How do you know if a maple tree needs water?
Another way to gaug...</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 12:10:47 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Why are Manitoba maples bad?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/why-are-manitoba-maples-bad.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/why-are-manitoba-maples-bad.html</guid><description>Why are Manitoba maples bad?
Its weak wood and bad habit of growing as a multi-stem clump means it breaks easily and often. It apparently makes up for this character flaw by having the fastest growth rate of any maple.
What is the lifespan of a Manitoba maple tree?
about 60 years old
Manitoba maple ...</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 12:04:25 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What does a blooming plum tree look like?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-does-a-blooming-plum-tree-look-like.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-does-a-blooming-plum-tree-look-like.html</guid><description>What does a blooming plum tree look like?
It is one of the very first trees to bloom in spring, flowering as early as the middle of February in milder areas. The blooms are usually white, or pale-pink, and the fruits are small plums, an inch or two in diameter.
Do flowering plum trees have invasive ...</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 11:55:05 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Why is my Robinia dying?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/why-is-my-robinia-dying.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/why-is-my-robinia-dying.html</guid><description>Why is my Robinia dying?
There has been an increase in a leaf-spot fungus (Phloeospora robiniae), which is more prevalent in wet weather conditions, causing defoliation and weakening the trees. There have also been cases of two root diseases, honey fungus (Armillaria) and Phytophthora root rot, both...</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 11:53:09 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What are black spots on tree bark?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-are-black-spots-on-tree-bark.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-are-black-spots-on-tree-bark.html</guid><description>What are black spots on tree bark?
Black spot is caused by a fungus called Diplocarpon rosaewhich overwinters on infected leaves. In the spring, especially in areas of high humidity and rain, the fungal spores are splashed on to new leaves and begin their infection cycle.
How do I get rid of black f...</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 11:52:03 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Do live oak trees grow in Iowa?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/do-live-oak-trees-grow-in-iowa.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/do-live-oak-trees-grow-in-iowa.html</guid><description>Do live oak trees grow in Iowa?
It will grow on a variety of sites, from moist cove sites, with deep soil to the drier ridges and southern exposures. Iowa white oaks live to 400 years and the largest white oak in Iowa is more than 57 inches in diameter.
Are live oak trees messy?
However, live oaks a...</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 11:52:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How can I tell how old my oak tree is?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-can-i-tell-how-old-my-oak-tree-is.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-can-i-tell-how-old-my-oak-tree-is.html</guid><description>How can I tell how old my oak tree is?
Multiply the diameter by 5.0 if it is a white oak. If the tree is a pin oak or red oak, multiply the diameter by 3.5. The result is the approximate age in years. We stress that this is an estimate – not an exact way of measuring a tree’s age.
How long can a liv...</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 11:49:54 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How do I identify dogwood seedlings?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-do-i-identify-dogwood-seedlings.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-do-i-identify-dogwood-seedlings.html</guid><description>How do I identify dogwood seedlings?
Look for clusters of shiny red drupes approximately 1/2 inch long on flowering dogwood and Pacific dogwood trees in late summer or early fall. Check kousa dogwood for inch-wide knobby balls with red bumps. Hard seeds resembling elongated grape seeds grow inside t...</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 11:37:42 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How do you treat palm disease?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-do-you-treat-palm-disease.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-do-you-treat-palm-disease.html</guid><description>How do you treat palm disease?
To treat the condition, have the most infected fronds pruned away. Have fungicides applied to prevent the fungi from spreading to other leaves. Also, try fertilizing your palms; this can boost its vigor, allowing it to fight off leaf spot fungi more effectively.
What d...</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 11:36:42 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What should avocado leaves look like?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-should-avocado-leaves-look-like.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-should-avocado-leaves-look-like.html</guid><description>What should avocado leaves look like?
As the new, red leaves age they become light green and then deep green once mature. If all is healthy with the tree and the soil below, then the leaves’ color will be uniform, not blotchy. But at the end of their lives, avocado leaves begin to yellow, starting w...</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 11:12:45 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How do you identify a little leaf linden?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-do-you-identify-a-little-leaf-linden.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-do-you-identify-a-little-leaf-linden.html</guid><description>How do you identify a little leaf linden?
Features heart-shaped leaves that are lopsided at the base, usually 2–3″ long with somewhat saw-toothed margins. Leaf color shifts from light green to glossy dark green to yellow throughout the seasons. Offers great shade due to a dense canopy. Yields nutlik...</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 11:10:23 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Should moss be removed from oak trees?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/should-moss-be-removed-from-oak-trees.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/should-moss-be-removed-from-oak-trees.html</guid><description>Should moss be removed from oak trees?
Some see moss as an accoutrement to the oak’s regal presence, and feel the tree looks naked without it, like a barren Artemis without her bow, or a king who lost his cloak. Fortunately, if you feel moss might harm more than your yard’s aesthetics, you can remov...</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 11:04:28 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Where is alkaline soil found?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/where-is-alkaline-soil-found.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/where-is-alkaline-soil-found.html</guid><description>Where is alkaline soil found?
Alkaline soils, which are very common in semiarid and arid climates cover more than 25 % of the earth’s surface. These soils are typically highly porous, freely draining and saturated with calcium carbonate.
Which plants like alkaline soils?
Some of the best plants fo...</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 11:04:18 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How do you plant a pom pom tree?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-do-you-plant-a-pom-pom-tree.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-do-you-plant-a-pom-pom-tree.html</guid><description>How do you plant a pom pom tree?
Cover the seed lightly with fine milled bark or sand, place in a shady position and keep moist. Plant a pom-pom juniper cutting or established plant in full to partial sun. Space new plants 5 feet apart, or closer together to fill in areas more quickly. Water the new...</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 11:04:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Why are my spruce trees dying from the bottom up?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/why-are-my-spruce-trees-dying-from-the-bottom-up.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/why-are-my-spruce-trees-dying-from-the-bottom-up.html</guid><description>Why are my spruce trees dying from the bottom up?
In drought environments, evergreen trees can have issues getting enough water to all their needles. Because of this, bottom needles will die and turn brown in order to help hydrate the rest of the tree. Solution: If the tree’s soil is dry to the touc...</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 10:55:57 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What kind of bark does a southern red oak have?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-kind-of-bark-does-a-southern-red-oak-have.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-kind-of-bark-does-a-southern-red-oak-have.html</guid><description>What kind of bark does a southern red oak have?
An identifying feature of the southern red oak is the acorns, which are orangey-brown and are shorter than other oak trees. Oak tree bark: Southern red oaks have dark gray bark that is ridged with scaly plates. Oak tree leaves: Identify the southern re...</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 10:55:49 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Why do pine trees grow sideways?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/why-do-pine-trees-grow-sideways.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/why-do-pine-trees-grow-sideways.html</guid><description>Why do pine trees grow sideways?
The trees were all planted in the 1930s, when Gryfino was part of Germany. Yet none of them account for the very uniform bend, nor the perfectly normal pine trees growing right next to them. The most likely explanation is that they were deliberately bent to form curv...</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 10:53:54 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Do ash trees berries?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/do-ash-trees-berries.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/do-ash-trees-berries.html</guid><description>Do ash trees berries?
When present on ash trees, seeds are dry, oar-shaped samaras. They usually occur in clusters and typically hang on the tree until late fall or early winter. Exhibits opposite branching and compound leaves. Tree bears clusters of creamy white flowers in May. Fruits are fleshy, r...</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 10:53:26 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What kind of tree looks like the bark is peeling?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-kind-of-tree-looks-like-the-bark-is-peeling.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-kind-of-tree-looks-like-the-bark-is-peeling.html</guid><description>What kind of tree looks like the bark is peeling?
On some trees, the outer dead layers peel and drop off, revealing the inner layers of bark. Shedding or peeling bark is characteristic of trees such as the sycamore, redbud, silver maple, shagbark hickory, birch, and Scotch pine.
Why is the bark fall...</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 10:49:09 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Do California pepper trees have deep roots?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/do-california-pepper-trees-have-deep-roots.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/do-california-pepper-trees-have-deep-roots.html</guid><description>Do California pepper trees have deep roots?
The California pepper tree has roots that go everywhere and anywhere in search of water and nutrients, making it drought-tolerant but problematic. Its surface roots make it impossible to grow anything under the tree and the roots’ aggressive qualities brea...</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 10:48:55 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Do locust trees get leaves late?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/do-locust-trees-get-leaves-late.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/do-locust-trees-get-leaves-late.html</guid><description>Do locust trees get leaves late?
Poplars and maples break dormancy quite early, sometimes before the last frost, while black locust, oaks, and catalpa bide their time, often waiting until late May.
What is the life expectancy of a locust tree?
about 120 years
Unsourced material may be challenged a...</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 10:47:25 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Will fescue fill in bare spots?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/will-fescue-fill-in-bare-spots.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/will-fescue-fill-in-bare-spots.html</guid><description>Will fescue fill in bare spots?
Consider perennial ryegrass, chewings fescue or tall fescue, all bunch-type cool-season lawn grasses that can be used to fill bare spots. Note that tall fescue should only be used to fill in bare spots in an existing tall fescue lawn.
Does fescue grass seed get old?
I...</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 10:47:23 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How long does it take for a blue spruce to grow?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-long-does-it-take-for-a-blue-spruce-to-grow.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-long-does-it-take-for-a-blue-spruce-to-grow.html</guid><description>How long does it take for a blue spruce to grow?
30 to 60 years
The Colorado blue spruce grows at a slow to medium rate, according to the Arbor Day Foundation, although it picks up a bit as it gets older. This blue spruce grows from 12 to 24 inches a year. So it will require 30 to 60 years for a Col...</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 10:46:31 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Can birch trees grow in North Carolina?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/can-birch-trees-grow-in-north-carolina.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/can-birch-trees-grow-in-north-carolina.html</guid><description>Can birch trees grow in North Carolina?
River Birch, Betula nigra, is native to the Piedmont and Coastal Plain of North Carolina as well as the Mountain region, where it is less common. River Birch is a fast grower, and will reach a height of 40 to 80 feet, with a canopy spread of 15 to 25 feet.
Is ...</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 10:36:43 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How do I get rid of borers in my lemon tree?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-do-i-get-rid-of-borers-in-my-lemon-tree.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-do-i-get-rid-of-borers-in-my-lemon-tree.html</guid><description>How do I get rid of borers in my lemon tree?
Apply 3-4 cms each week from Spring until Autumn. Holes in your citrus tree can indicate that its been affected by a borer. Borers will attack weak plants and those under stress. If you find a hole get a skewer and pierce it down the hole to remove the bo...</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 10:35:40 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How do you know if a white oak tree is dying?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-do-you-know-if-a-white-oak-tree-is-dying.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-do-you-know-if-a-white-oak-tree-is-dying.html</guid><description>How do you know if a white oak tree is dying?
7 Signs Your Tree is Dying—and How to Save It
Know the signs of a dying tree.
The tree has brown and brittle bark or cracks.
There are few healthy leaves left.
The tree has an abundance of dead wood.
It’s a host to critters and fungus.
The tree sho...</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 10:34:38 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What are willow trees used for?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-are-willow-trees-used-for.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-are-willow-trees-used-for.html</guid><description>What are willow trees used for?
White willow wood is used in the manufacture of cricket bats, furniture, and crates. Black willow wood is used for baskets and utility wood. In Norway and Northern Europe, willow bark is used to make flutes and whistles. Willow staves and bark are also used by people ...</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 10:34:30 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How can you tell how old a gum tree is?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-can-you-tell-how-old-a-gum-tree-is.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-can-you-tell-how-old-a-gum-tree-is.html</guid><description>How can you tell how old a gum tree is?
To get a rough estimate of your eucalyptus tree’s age, you can use a calculation based on the diameter of the tree trunk, which is the approximate number of years the tree has been alive.
How long does Red Gum take to grow?
Eucalyptus camaldulensis has probabl...</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 10:18:56 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How tall does a tulip poplar get?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-tall-does-a-tulip-poplar-get.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-tall-does-a-tulip-poplar-get.html</guid><description>How tall does a tulip poplar get?
The tuliptree grows to a height of 70–90′ and a spread of around 40′ at maturity.
What is the biggest poplar tree?
Tulip poplar
It is 168 feet tall. Introduction: Tulip poplar is one of the tallest of the native American hardwoods. Kentucky was home to some of the m...</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 10:14:09 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Why is my Chinese pistache tree turning yellow?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/why-is-my-chinese-pistache-tree-turning-yellow.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/why-is-my-chinese-pistache-tree-turning-yellow.html</guid><description>Why is my Chinese pistache tree turning yellow?
Chinese pistache leaves may turn yellow due to stress, illness or poor nutrition. The Chinese pistache (pistacia chinensis) is an ornamental tree that thrives in zones 6 through 9. It will reach as tall as 35 feet in height with an equal spread and req...</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 10:09:29 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How fast does Japanese pagoda tree grow?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-fast-does-japanese-pagoda-tree-grow.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-fast-does-japanese-pagoda-tree-grow.html</guid><description>How fast does Japanese pagoda tree grow?
about 25cm per year
The Japanese Pagoda Tree grows to a height of up to 6m, with a spread of 6m, and has a moderate growth rate of about 25cm per year. Requirements: It grows in full sun or part shade and is heat and drought tolerant. It thrives in well-drain...</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 10:08:52 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How do you get rid of oak bracket fungus?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-do-you-get-rid-of-oak-bracket-fungus.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-do-you-get-rid-of-oak-bracket-fungus.html</guid><description>How do you get rid of oak bracket fungus?
Unfortunately, there is no treatment for the removal of bracket fungus. Info from expert arborists recommends removal of infected branches to prevent further spread, but beyond that, there is little you can do. Prevention rather than removal of bracket fungu...</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 10:07:13 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How big does a Davidia involucrata tree get?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-big-does-a-davidia-involucrata-tree-get.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-big-does-a-davidia-involucrata-tree-get.html</guid><description>How big does a Davidia involucrata tree get?
Genus Davidia is a medium-sized, deciduous tree with ovate leaves and small, dark green flower-clusters each subtended by two large white bracts and followed by ovoid greenish-brown fruits Details D. involucrata is a medium-sized deciduous tree with brigh...</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 09:58:22 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How do you treat collar rot?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-do-you-treat-collar-rot.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-do-you-treat-collar-rot.html</guid><description>How do you treat collar rot?
Do the following:
Apply foliar sprays of phosphorous acid, after times of flowering and the main leaf flushes.
Apply copper fungicides to protect lower fruit from spores in water splashed from the soil.
Apply copper fungicides to the base of the trunk to prevent collar...</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 09:55:25 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How long do cedar trees mature?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-long-do-cedar-trees-mature.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-long-do-cedar-trees-mature.html</guid><description>How long do cedar trees mature?
Cedar trees grow to an average height of 30 – 40 meters. Some are occasionally known to grow up to 70 meters. The time it takes for a tree to reach maturity depends on many factors, not the least of which is genetics. Some trees are slow growers (20-30 years to reach ...</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 09:54:49 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How tall can a Whitebeam tree grow?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-tall-can-a-whitebeam-tree-grow.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-tall-can-a-whitebeam-tree-grow.html</guid><description>How tall can a Whitebeam tree grow?
about 15 metres
A mature Whitebeam tree will reach about 15 metres, 50 feet and grows pretty fast, reaching its full height in 30-40 years.
What is Whitebeam wood used for?
Whitebeam timber is fine-grained, hard and white. Traditional uses included wood-turning an...</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 09:51:41 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What chemical will kill a cypress tree?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-chemical-will-kill-a-cypress-tree.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-chemical-will-kill-a-cypress-tree.html</guid><description>What chemical will kill a cypress tree?
Spray, pour or brush a systemic herbicide immediately over the stump, ensuring it penetrates the cuts on the surface as well so it travels below. The herbicide reaches the roots of the cypress tree and kills them. Apply the herbicide every other day for a week...</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 09:45:12 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Where to find black oak trees in California?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/where-to-find-black-oak-trees-in-california.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/where-to-find-black-oak-trees-in-california.html</guid><description>Where to find black oak trees in California?
Black Oak (Quercus kelloggii) Found in hilly regions between 2,000 and 6,000 feet. Typically associated with conifers and pines, firs, or incense cedars. Blue Oak (Quercus douglasii) Found in the hot, dry interior foothills. Generally found below 3,500′.
...</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 09:40:32 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Why is the bark coming off my oak tree?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/why-is-the-bark-coming-off-my-oak-tree.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/why-is-the-bark-coming-off-my-oak-tree.html</guid><description>Why is the bark coming off my oak tree?
While some bark might split at the base of the trunk during the tree’s exfoliation process, oak tree bark that is coming off the trunk is typically the result of pest infestation or disease. Canker is a fungal illness that is worsened by environmental stresses...</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 09:37:32 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How do you treat dogwood borer?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-do-you-treat-dogwood-borer.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-do-you-treat-dogwood-borer.html</guid><description>How do you treat dogwood borer?
Use permethrin (Perm- Up 3.2 EC) or chlorpyrifos (Dursban) for dogwood borer control in commercial nurseries. If a protective insecticide spray is not used, a parasitic nematode, Steinernema carpocapsae (Guardian), can be applied to the infested tree truck as a coarse...</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 09:34:40 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>When Should Leyland cypress be planted?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/when-should-leyland-cypress-be-planted.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/when-should-leyland-cypress-be-planted.html</guid><description>When Should Leyland cypress be planted?
The best time to plant your tree is during its dormancy in mid-fall. Plant your Leyland cypress tree in an area with well-drained soil that receives full sunlight to partial shade. Don’t plant your tree directly on the property line, because this fast-growing,...</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 09:21:28 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How do you treat leaf spots on a Japanese maple?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-do-you-treat-leaf-spots-on-a-japanese-maple.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-do-you-treat-leaf-spots-on-a-japanese-maple.html</guid><description>How do you treat leaf spots on a Japanese maple?
If you see a serious case of Japanese maple leaf spot, you can apply a fungicide to treat it. This is not necessary in most cases, and the best way to get rid of your spots is to give your tree the right conditions and prevent the disease from coming ...</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 09:15:12 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How do I get rid of Oak Wilt?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-do-i-get-rid-of-oak-wilt.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-do-i-get-rid-of-oak-wilt.html</guid><description>How do I get rid of Oak Wilt?
We recommend a trunk injection of Propizol. Propiconazole is a systemic fungicide that will suppress Bretiziella fagacearum. Because Oak Wilt is spread through root grafts and insect carriers, We recommend the treatment of non-infected oaks in close proximity to the inf...</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 09:11:44 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Can trees recover from root damage?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/can-trees-recover-from-root-damage.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/can-trees-recover-from-root-damage.html</guid><description>Can trees recover from root damage?
Many plants will survive and recover from root damage if the damage does not exceed 1/4 of the total root zone. Most of the important feeder roots of trees or shrubs are within the upper six inches of the soil. If damaged, the uptake of water and nutrients is rest...</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 09:08:22 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What causes a maple tree to lose its bark?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-causes-a-maple-tree-to-lose-its-bark.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-causes-a-maple-tree-to-lose-its-bark.html</guid><description>What causes a maple tree to lose its bark?
Any sudden swing in temperature can make trees shed bark and crack under stress. Bark falls off after excessive heat, which, like frost damage, strips bark down to the wood. Bark falls off an unhealthy tree, which means you’d see other signs of stress such ...</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 09:07:45 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Can a ficus tree survive outside?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/can-a-ficus-tree-survive-outside.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/can-a-ficus-tree-survive-outside.html</guid><description>Can a ficus tree survive outside?
It can be taken outdoors to a well-lighted location (not full sunlight) during warm days. The tropical ficus are often so sensitive to low temperatures that prolonged (several hours) temperatures above freezing but below 40 degrees can cause injury.
Can ficus handle...</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 09:00:06 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Where can I buy dwarf conifers in the UK?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/where-can-i-buy-dwarf-conifers-in-the-uk.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/where-can-i-buy-dwarf-conifers-in-the-uk.html</guid><description>Where can I buy dwarf conifers in the UK?
We have a particular speciality in dwarf and slow growing varieties, many of which are rare or ‘hard to find’. A good many of our conifers are grown here on the the nursery but we also buy from some of the best wholesale specialist growers in the UK and Holl...</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 08:59:52 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How long do white pines last?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-long-do-white-pines-last.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-long-do-white-pines-last.html</guid><description>How long do white pines last?
Growth and Yield- White pine is a long-lived tree commonly reaching 200 years if undisturbed; maximum age may exceed 450 years. It has a remarkable rate of growth compared to other pine and hardwood species within its range (20).
How old can a white pine be?
Age and S...</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 08:51:16 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Why are my blue spruce needles turning brown?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/why-are-my-blue-spruce-needles-turning-brown.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/why-are-my-blue-spruce-needles-turning-brown.html</guid><description>Why are my blue spruce needles turning brown?
If needles are browning at the tips of the branches followed by lower branches dying, you may be dealing with a fungal disease known as cytospora canker, which is the most common unnatural cause for needle drop on Colorado blue spruce.
Why are my blue sp...</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 08:49:10 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Can sycamore trees be topped?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/can-sycamore-trees-be-topped.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/can-sycamore-trees-be-topped.html</guid><description>Can sycamore trees be topped?
You can prune simply to thin a little and remove dead branches, or you can prune more extensively to shape the tree. If the former is your goal, attack and remove any dead or diseased-looking branches, and then remove overlapping branches to create more space and air fl...</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 08:45:54 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What month do pecans fall off the tree?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-month-do-pecans-fall-off-the-tree.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-month-do-pecans-fall-off-the-tree.html</guid><description>What month do pecans fall off the tree?
Mature pecan trees will drop their nuts between September and November. Your pecans will start off with a green outer shell called a husk. As the pecans inside start to ripen, the husks will turn brown and eventually begin to crack. That’s when you know the pe...</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 08:45:21 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Are there different varieties of queen palms?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/are-there-different-varieties-of-queen-palms.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/are-there-different-varieties-of-queen-palms.html</guid><description>Are there different varieties of queen palms?
The Queen Palm is a type of Syagrus. Syagrus is a genus of over 40 species and is expanding as new species are identified. All species are from South America and the Caribbean. There are single trunk species as well as suckering species.
Can you overwate...</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 08:45:16 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Are willow trees good for backyards?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/are-willow-trees-good-for-backyards.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/are-willow-trees-good-for-backyards.html</guid><description>Are willow trees good for backyards?
With its elegant form and pendulous branches, the weeping willow (Salix spp.) is a beautiful, calming tree. However, weeping willows are not suitable as backyard trees unless you have a lot of space to accommodate them.
Does willow tree bring bad luck?
The ancien...</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 08:39:38 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Why does my apple tree have white fungus?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/why-does-my-apple-tree-have-white-fungus.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/why-does-my-apple-tree-have-white-fungus.html</guid><description>Why does my apple tree have white fungus?
Question: What is the white powdery growth present on the leaves of my tree? This is the disease powdery mildew. Heavy infection can reduce the vigour of the tree.
What is the white stuff on my apple tree?
Apple powdery mildew is caused by the fungus Podosph...</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 08:34:11 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What kills mushroom fungus on trees?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-kills-mushroom-fungus-on-trees.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-kills-mushroom-fungus-on-trees.html</guid><description>What kills mushroom fungus on trees?
Use bleach, a common household item that serves many purposes, including weed management, to kill or stop the spread of mushrooms. Bleach is relatively safe to use on infected trees and nearby healthy trees. Although bleach could kill or stop the spread of mushro...</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 08:29:24 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How much does a mature sycamore tree cost?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-much-does-a-mature-sycamore-tree-cost.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-much-does-a-mature-sycamore-tree-cost.html</guid><description>How much does a mature sycamore tree cost?
Price List for Sycamore Tree
Size
Ships
Price
3-4′
12/01/2021 – 04/01/2022
$14.95
4-5′
12/01/2021 – 04/01/2022
$24.95
5-6′
12/01/2021 – 04/01/2022
$39.95
6-7′
12/01/2021 – 04/01/2022
$59.95
Is sycamore tree a good tree?
The enormous size of a sy...</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 08:28:31 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Why is my river birch turning black?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/why-is-my-river-birch-turning-black.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/why-is-my-river-birch-turning-black.html</guid><description>Why is my river birch turning black?
Sooty mold is another common disease that may infect your river birch tree. Like the name suggests, the disease’s main symptom is a black, sooty residue that grows on the tree’s limbs, branches, and leaves. While surprising to learn, insects are the primary cause...</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 08:25:35 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Can you repair a split tree trunk?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/can-you-repair-a-split-tree-trunk.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/can-you-repair-a-split-tree-trunk.html</guid><description>Can you repair a split tree trunk?
Yes, a broken tree trunk can be repaired. The best way to repair a broken tree trunk is by bracing or cabling it to provide much-needed support.
How do you save a broken tree trunk?
A small branch with a crack can be wrapped with grafting tape or electrical tape to...</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 08:24:05 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What is eating my purple leaf sand cherry?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-is-eating-my-purple-leaf-sand-cherry.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-is-eating-my-purple-leaf-sand-cherry.html</guid><description>What is eating my purple leaf sand cherry?
A. Purpleleaf sand cherries are susceptible to a variety of insect and disease problems. If the branches disappear, rabbits or deer are eating them. If the leaves dry up and die, fireblight, dieback or another vascular disease (blocks the flow of water and ...</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 08:15:48 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Why is my crab apple tree losing leaves?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/why-is-my-crab-apple-tree-losing-leaves.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/why-is-my-crab-apple-tree-losing-leaves.html</guid><description>Why is my crab apple tree losing leaves?
Why? A: The leaf drop is probably due to apple scab, a fungal disease caused by the fungus Venturia inaequalis. Cool, wet weather in spring favors apple scab development. Crabapple cultivars differ in their susceptibility to apple scab.
How do you treat craba...</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 08:15:48 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Why are the leaves on my apple tree wilting?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/why-are-the-leaves-on-my-apple-tree-wilting.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/why-are-the-leaves-on-my-apple-tree-wilting.html</guid><description>Why are the leaves on my apple tree wilting?
Insect infestations and disease are the two most common causes of wilting apple leaves, and both can cause reduced fruit yield and reduced plant vigour. Aphids are common pests of a variety of trees such as apple, elm, plum, willow, currant, juniper, rose...</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 08:12:36 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What caterpillar eats papaya?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-caterpillar-eats-papaya.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-caterpillar-eats-papaya.html</guid><description>What caterpillar eats papaya?
papaya hornworm
The caterpillar of a sphinx moth, the papaya hornworm is a pest of papaya. This caterpillar feeds on the leaves and almost hides in plain sight as it devours the foliage.
How do I get rid of caterpillars on my fruit trees naturally?
Here’s how to get r...</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 08:04:52 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How fast do ivory silk lilac trees grow?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-fast-do-ivory-silk-lilac-trees-grow.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-fast-do-ivory-silk-lilac-trees-grow.html</guid><description>How fast do ivory silk lilac trees grow?
Grows up to 20-25 ft. tall (6-7.5 m) and 15-20 ft. wide (4.5-6 m). A full sun lover, this plant is easily grown in average, medium moisture, well-drained soils….How fast does ivory silk lilac tree grow?
Hardiness
3 – 7 What’s My Zone?
Exposure
Full Sun
...</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 07:56:05 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Why is my pine tree leaking so much sap?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/why-is-my-pine-tree-leaking-so-much-sap.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/why-is-my-pine-tree-leaking-so-much-sap.html</guid><description>Why is my pine tree leaking so much sap?
Excessive pine tree sap loss results from injuries like broken branches in a storm, or accidental cuts made by weed whackers. It can also result from borer insects who dig holes in the tree. If the sap is dripping from multiple holes in the trunk, it is likel...</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 07:54:18 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Is it legal to trim back trees in Savannah GA?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/is-it-legal-to-trim-back-trees-in-savannah-ga.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/is-it-legal-to-trim-back-trees-in-savannah-ga.html</guid><description>Is it legal to trim back trees in Savannah GA?
Many cities, such as Savannah and Georgia, have local rules that may affect your ability to trim back or remove trees on your property. Here are some of the legal considerations of owning trees: When branches or roots belonging to a neighbor’s tree hang...</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 07:53:57 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How do you fix iron chlorosis in maple trees?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-do-you-fix-iron-chlorosis-in-maple-trees.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-do-you-fix-iron-chlorosis-in-maple-trees.html</guid><description>How do you fix iron chlorosis in maple trees?
If a rapid response is needed to correct a chlorotic condition, a foliar spray with iron sulfate or iron chelate solution may be applied when the tree is in full leaf. A rate of five pounds of iron sulfate in 100 gallons of water (2.5 ounces iron sulfate...</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 07:40:26 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What is wrong with my grapefruit tree?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-is-wrong-with-my-grapefruit-tree.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-is-wrong-with-my-grapefruit-tree.html</guid><description>What is wrong with my grapefruit tree?
Some yellowing of the leaves in winter or early spring is normal with young grapefruit trees. This winter yellowing of the leaves will correct itself as the tree grows. “Star Ruby” grapefruit have characteristically yellow-streaked leaves that are normal on hea...</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 07:40:25 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Why is my oak tree dripping sap?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/why-is-my-oak-tree-dripping-sap.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/why-is-my-oak-tree-dripping-sap.html</guid><description>Why is my oak tree dripping sap?
Why is Sap Coming Out of My Oak Tree? If your oak tree is leaking or dripping sap, it is most likely because insects have invaded. The dripping sap is either the excrement of insects feeding on your tree or it’s produced when bugs drill into oak acorns. In rare cases...</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 07:38:30 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Why is my dogwood dropping leaves?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/why-is-my-dogwood-dropping-leaves.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/why-is-my-dogwood-dropping-leaves.html</guid><description>Why is my dogwood dropping leaves?
One of the most recurring causes of leaf drop is powdery mildew. Leaf spot disease also occurs on twigs and buds. It causes brownish tan spots on foliage, especially on shaded trees after heavy rains in the warm seasons. Prune out affected stems and leaves and dest...</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 07:37:03 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What are the oldest living trees?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-are-the-oldest-living-trees.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-are-the-oldest-living-trees.html</guid><description>What are the oldest living trees?
The Great Basin Bristlecone Pine (Pinus Longaeva) has been deemed the oldest tree in existence, reaching an age of over 5,000 years old. The Bristlecone pines’ success in living a long life can be contributed to the harsh conditions it lives in.
How is the age of a ...</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 07:34:14 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What trees have leaves that look like maple leaves?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-trees-have-leaves-that-look-like-maple-leaves.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-trees-have-leaves-that-look-like-maple-leaves.html</guid><description>What trees have leaves that look like maple leaves?
Maple Leaves Other trees with “maple-like” leaves—the sycamore, sweetgum, and yellow-poplar—have leaves that are alternate in arrangement. The maple is a genus with about 128 different species, including the vine maple (Acer circinatum), hornbeam m...</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 07:29:02 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How much water do California pepper trees need?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-much-water-do-california-pepper-trees-need.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-much-water-do-california-pepper-trees-need.html</guid><description>How much water do California pepper trees need?
For established California peppers, irrigation about twice per month should be good for the first few years. For older trees, especially in drought years, occasional summer iirrigation, soaking about once per month, should be plenty.
How often should y...</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 07:26:46 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How close to the house can I plant a serviceberry?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-close-to-the-house-can-i-plant-a-serviceberry.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-close-to-the-house-can-i-plant-a-serviceberry.html</guid><description>How close to the house can I plant a serviceberry?
Smaller trees can be planted closer If you want to plant a tree closer then 20 feet from your house, say 10 feet, it’s best to plant one that has well behaved roots. These include most smaller trees like crabapples and serviceberry as well as most c...</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 07:20:46 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How much do just answer experts make?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-much-do-just-answer-experts-make.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-much-do-just-answer-experts-make.html</guid><description>How much do just answer experts make?
As a new expert, you’ll earn 20% of whatever the user pays. Over time, though, with enough consistently high ratings, you can work your way up to 50% of the fee. JustAnswer pays via PayPal, and you need at least $20 in your account before you can withdraw the fu...</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 07:19:55 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Is it bad to trim pine trees?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/is-it-bad-to-trim-pine-trees.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/is-it-bad-to-trim-pine-trees.html</guid><description>Is it bad to trim pine trees?
Although it’s best to take care of broken and mangled branches right away, you should avoid pruning in late summer or fall whenever possible. Trimming pine trees to shorten the branches is usually a bad idea. Cutting into the woody part of a branch stops the growth of t...</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 07:16:41 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Where should I live outside Reno?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/where-should-i-live-outside-reno.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/where-should-i-live-outside-reno.html</guid><description>Where should I live outside Reno?
Kingsbury. Town in Nevada. #1 Best Places to Live in Reno Area.
Incline Village. Town in Nevada. Rating 4.67 out of 5 9 reviews.
Truckee. Town in California. Rating 4.13 out of 5 39 reviews.
Tahoe Vista. Town in California.
Reno. City in Nevada.
Mogul. Suburb ...</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 07:16:39 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Why are there wasps in my magnolia tree?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/why-are-there-wasps-in-my-magnolia-tree.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/why-are-there-wasps-in-my-magnolia-tree.html</guid><description>Why are there wasps in my magnolia tree?
When you see magnolia leaves turning black, the culprit is usually a small insect pest called magnolia scale. If your magnolia is attracting wasps, that’s another sign that your plants are infested by these sap-sucking scale insects.
What insects do magnolia ...</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 06:57:08 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What would cause a magnolia tree to turn brown?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-would-cause-a-magnolia-tree-to-turn-brown.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-would-cause-a-magnolia-tree-to-turn-brown.html</guid><description>What would cause a magnolia tree to turn brown?
Leaf scorch is caused by excessive evaporation from the leaves. In hot weather, water evaporates rapidly from the leaves. If the roots can”t absorb and convey water fast enough to replenish this loss, the leaves turn brown and wither. For optimum growt...</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 06:42:47 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What kind of tree has yellow flowers in summer?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-kind-of-tree-has-yellow-flowers-in-summer.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-kind-of-tree-has-yellow-flowers-in-summer.html</guid><description>What kind of tree has yellow flowers in summer?
Purple crape myrtle trees and some small white magnolias produce flowers in summer. Witch hazel is a small shrub-like tree that grows yellow flowers throughout winter. If you choose small flowering trees such as tree hydrangeas or tree roses, you can s...</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 06:32:13 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How do you bring an Italian cypress back to life?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-do-you-bring-an-italian-cypress-back-to-life.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-do-you-bring-an-italian-cypress-back-to-life.html</guid><description>How do you bring an Italian cypress back to life?
If you want to revive your tree, you will have to provide it with enough water at different growth stages. Too much water causes root rot, while lack of water causes the leaves to turn brown. After the first few days of planting or transplanting a cy...</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 06:01:44 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How long does a silver birch last?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-long-does-a-silver-birch-last.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-long-does-a-silver-birch-last.html</guid><description>How long does a silver birch last?
Silver birch is the faster growing of the two, and also the taller, reaching a height of up to 30 metres, whereas downy birch seldom exceeds 21 metres. As pioneer species, they are short-lived, with typical lifespans being between 60 and 90 years old, although some...</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 05:58:06 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Which is the female flower of the persimmon tree?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/which-is-the-female-flower-of-the-persimmon-tree.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/which-is-the-female-flower-of-the-persimmon-tree.html</guid><description>Which is the female flower of the persimmon tree?
Persimmon female flower The persimmon / pərˈsɪmən / is the edible fruit of a number of species of trees in the genus Diospyros. The most widely cultivated of these is the Oriental persimmon, Diospyros kaki. Diospyros is in the family Ebenaceae, and a...</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 05:50:46 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Do maple trees get borers?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/do-maple-trees-get-borers.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/do-maple-trees-get-borers.html</guid><description>Do maple trees get borers?
Maple petiole borer larvae attack all maple species, particularly sugar maples. They cause maple trees to drop green leaves in late May or early June. It is difficult and unnecessary to control maple petiole borers. They do not cause serious damage and their activity from ...</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 05:48:42 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Are southern magnolia trees fast growing?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/are-southern-magnolia-trees-fast-growing.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/are-southern-magnolia-trees-fast-growing.html</guid><description>Are southern magnolia trees fast growing?
This tree grows at a slow to medium rate, with height increases of anywhere from less than 12″ to 24″ per year.
How long does it take for a southern magnolia to grow?
These trees might take another 10 to 20 years to reach their mature heights. Cultivar and g...</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 05:42:32 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Are silver maples native to Indiana?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/are-silver-maples-native-to-indiana.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/are-silver-maples-native-to-indiana.html</guid><description>Are silver maples native to Indiana?
Silver maples are likely native to every county in Indiana.
Where is the silver maple commonly found?
eastern North America
Silver maple is a large shade tree in the Sapindaceae family. It gets its common name from the silvery undersides of its leaves. It is na...</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 05:30:16 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How far apart do you plant willow trees?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-far-apart-do-you-plant-willow-trees.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-far-apart-do-you-plant-willow-trees.html</guid><description>How far apart do you plant willow trees?
To create a dense privacy screen, plant your willow trees three feet apart. If you want to plant a windbreak, plant a staggered, double row of trees five feet apart in a zig-zag pattern.
Can willow trees be kept small?
There are some beautiful small willow ...</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 05:20:18 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What causes vertical cracks in trees?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-causes-vertical-cracks-in-trees.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-causes-vertical-cracks-in-trees.html</guid><description>What causes vertical cracks in trees?
Rapid expansion and contraction of water within the wood and bark, particularly under falling night temperatures, can result in a crack. Frost cracks may be up to several feet long and are often found on the southwest side of the tree. These cracks may heal in t...</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 05:08:02 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Is fog common in San Francisco?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/is-fog-common-in-san-francisco.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/is-fog-common-in-san-francisco.html</guid><description>Is fog common in San Francisco?
In San Francisco, fog is most common during the summer due to a combination of environmental conditions that cause wind patterns and ocean currents in the North Pacific to play off one another. A different type of fog—tule fog—forms in San Francisco during the winter ...</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 05:01:24 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How do I make my Bermuda grass deep green?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-do-i-make-my-bermuda-grass-deep-green.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-do-i-make-my-bermuda-grass-deep-green.html</guid><description>How do I make my Bermuda grass deep green?
Apply fertilizer once each month between April and September, using 2 to 3 pounds of 34-0-0 fertilizer per 1,000 square feet of grass to maintain the darkest green color. Fertilize the grass when it is dry and water immediately after spreading the fertilize...</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 04:55:24 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How long does white pine last?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-long-does-white-pine-last.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-long-does-white-pine-last.html</guid><description>How long does white pine last?
In the wild, the Eastern white pine can exceed 150 feet in height and can have a spread of 20 to 40 feet. It reaches maturity at around 20 years, and it’s life span varies. It can live as long as 450 years but has an average life span of 200 years.
Is my white pine dyi...</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 04:48:04 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What is the difference between sugar maple and red maple?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-is-the-difference-between-sugar-maple-and-red-maple.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-is-the-difference-between-sugar-maple-and-red-maple.html</guid><description>What is the difference between sugar maple and red maple?
The leaf margins tell the main story: sugar maples have smooth edges while red maples are toothed or serrated. The red maple’s lobes, meanwhile, are separated by serrated, V-shaped valleys. Overall, this makes the sugar maple’s leaves broader...</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 04:45:39 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What is the maximum height of an oak tree?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-is-the-maximum-height-of-an-oak-tree.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-is-the-maximum-height-of-an-oak-tree.html</guid><description>What is the maximum height of an oak tree?
Hear this out loudPauseA mature tree can grow up to 45 metres tall and can spread almost as wide. At 700 years old the oak has reached old age.
How long does it take an oak tree to grow 60 ft?
Hear this out loudPauseGrowth Period Most Red Oak species will s...</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 04:44:26 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Can you build a treehouse in Los Angeles?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/can-you-build-a-treehouse-in-los-angeles.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/can-you-build-a-treehouse-in-los-angeles.html</guid><description>Can you build a treehouse in Los Angeles?
Community Development Director Susan Koleda said while the city’s zoning code does not specifically address residential tree houses its building code, it was adopted from that of L.A. County, which does exempt tree houses of 64 square feet or smaller and do ...</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 04:44:00 +0000</pubDate></item></channel></rss>