<?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 09:37:32 +0000</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/rss.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /><item><title>Why are my apple tree leaves curling up?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/why-are-my-apple-tree-leaves-curling-up.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/why-are-my-apple-tree-leaves-curling-up.html</guid><description>Why are my apple tree leaves curling up?
Apple trees most commonly get leaf curl from underwatering, poor nutrients, and aphids. The best way to prevent leaf curl is to only water your apple tree when the first 2-4 inches of soil gets dry. For nutrients, apple trees prefer a loamy soil with a pH of ...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 09:31:43 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How do you save a yucca plant with root rot?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-do-you-save-a-yucca-plant-with-root-rot.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-do-you-save-a-yucca-plant-with-root-rot.html</guid><description>How do you save a yucca plant with root rot?
Once root rot has set in, only careful root pruning and a correction in care may revive affected trees.
Remove Yucca From Pot.
Pull the yucca plant out of its pot and shake the dirt from the roots.
Prune the Roots.
Prune the rotten sections from the roo...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 09:23:43 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How do you encourage cedar growth?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-do-you-encourage-cedar-growth.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-do-you-encourage-cedar-growth.html</guid><description>How do you encourage cedar growth?
Cedar hedges need regular feeding to produce lush, healthy growth. Feed your cedar hedge in early spring, using an organic-based tree and shrub plant food with an NPK ratio such as 18-8-8. Water the hedge thoroughly, as fertilizing dry soil can burn the roots.
Will...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 09:06:29 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Can I cut the top off my orange tree?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/can-i-cut-the-top-off-my-orange-tree.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/can-i-cut-the-top-off-my-orange-tree.html</guid><description>Can I cut the top off my orange tree?
Heavy pruning, like thinning out healthy branches and shoots, should be done once a year to keep orange trees healthy. Gentle maintenance, like trimming the tree’s canopy to keep its shape, can be done at almost any time. If you’re removing large parts of the tr...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 08:55:10 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How tall does a Japanese willow grow?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-tall-does-a-japanese-willow-grow.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-tall-does-a-japanese-willow-grow.html</guid><description>How tall does a Japanese willow grow?
about 15 feet
‘Standard’ rootstock develops into a tree that will attain heights of about 15 feet (4.5 m.) tall and as wide. When it is sold as a shrub, it must be pruned to maintain the starburst shape and reign in its growth to between 4 and 6 feet (1 – 1.5 m....</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 08:53:06 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Should I remove a tree with fire blight?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/should-i-remove-a-tree-with-fire-blight.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/should-i-remove-a-tree-with-fire-blight.html</guid><description>Should I remove a tree with fire blight?
There are two reasons to cut out fire blight strikes: 1) to remove the innocula (bacterial ooze which can stimulate secondary infections; 2) try to save the tree from systemic infections which can travel through the tree killing limbs and even the rootstock i...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 08:33:06 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Why is my oak tree losing leaves?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/why-is-my-oak-tree-losing-leaves.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/why-is-my-oak-tree-losing-leaves.html</guid><description>Why is my oak tree losing leaves?
Live Oaks Have a Leaf Exchange in Spring For many trees, dropping leaves is a way of preparing to go dormant during the cold winter months. Live oaks, however, can lose leaves throughout the year and generally stay green during the winter. The major live oak leaf dr...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 08:19:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Why is my Japanese maple not blooming?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/why-is-my-japanese-maple-not-blooming.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/why-is-my-japanese-maple-not-blooming.html</guid><description>Why is my Japanese maple not blooming?
If your tree has a problem getting the nutrients back up to the branches, the problem could be Verticillium wilt, an infection in the xylem layer that blocks sap. Prune out a branch to see if Verticillium wilt is the cause of your Japanese maples not leafing ou...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 08:08:43 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How do you save a dying lime tree?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-do-you-save-a-dying-lime-tree.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-do-you-save-a-dying-lime-tree.html</guid><description>How do you save a dying lime tree?
How do you revive a dying lime tree?
Develop a regular watering schedule, and check the moisture of the soil before watering.
Prune the tree in the early spring to remove diseased branches, water sprouts, suckers and criss-crossed branches.
What is wrong with my ...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 07:52:39 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What is a needled evergreen?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-is-a-needled-evergreen.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-is-a-needled-evergreen.html</guid><description>What is a needled evergreen?
Needled evergreens, often known as narrow-leaved evergreens or conifers, are planted primarily because of their evergreen foliage. Conifers range in size from prostrate plants growing only a few inches tall to large trees.
Why is my pine tree losing green needles?
The ...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 07:52:23 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How fast does an October Glory red maple grow?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-fast-does-an-october-glory-red-maple-grow.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-fast-does-an-october-glory-red-maple-grow.html</guid><description>How fast does an October Glory red maple grow?
Ideal conditions include well-drained, slightly acidic soil. The tree is not drought- and salt spray-tolerant. It grows about 24 inches each season.
How fast do October Glory trees grow?
3 feet per year
When established and secure the October Glory can ...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 07:42:37 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Will late spring frost damage trees?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/will-late-spring-frost-damage-trees.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/will-late-spring-frost-damage-trees.html</guid><description>Will late spring frost damage trees?
When a late spring frost happens, leaves on the trees will turn brown and possibly fall off, but can have a second sprout when it warms up again. The damage is usually purely aesthetic and the trees will bounce back throughout the season.
How long do plants stay ...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 07:36:37 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Why are the leaves on my plum tree dying?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/why-are-the-leaves-on-my-plum-tree-dying.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/why-are-the-leaves-on-my-plum-tree-dying.html</guid><description>Why are the leaves on my plum tree dying?
Wilted leaves are a sign that the upper part of the tree is not receiving sufficient water but the problem may not be a lack of water. The wilting could be caused by too much water.
Do plums grow on new or old growth?
But remember, plums fruit on young woo...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 07:31:54 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What month do you feed bonsai?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-month-do-you-feed-bonsai.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-month-do-you-feed-bonsai.html</guid><description>What month do you feed bonsai?
With most bonsai, fertiliser should be applied only during the growing season (around March to September). If plants are given nutrients when are not growing, the fertiliser will be wasted or it will encourage growth at the wrong time of year and cause stress to the tr...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 07:24:04 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What does a mature hickory tree look like?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-does-a-mature-hickory-tree-look-like.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-does-a-mature-hickory-tree-look-like.html</guid><description>What does a mature hickory tree look like?
Hickory trees are large deciduous trees with dense foliage and a spreading canopy. Hickory trees have ridged, gray flakey bark, leaves with serrated edges, and egg-shaped nuts. Hickory trees grow to between 60 and 80 ft. (18 – 24 m) tall with a spread of up...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 07:21:49 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How big does a Japanese black pine grow?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-big-does-a-japanese-black-pine-grow.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-big-does-a-japanese-black-pine-grow.html</guid><description>How big does a Japanese black pine grow?
80 to 100 feet
Grows 80 to 100 feet in height in the right conditions, but usually much shorter in gardens.
How tall do black pine trees grow?
20-50′ tall
Black Pine is an evergreen, gymnosperm tree that grows 20-50′ tall.
How long does it take for a Japane...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 07:17:42 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How can you tell if black walnuts are bad?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-can-you-tell-if-black-walnuts-are-bad.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-can-you-tell-if-black-walnuts-are-bad.html</guid><description>How can you tell if black walnuts are bad?
Look the black walnut over. The hull should be bright yellow-green, like a tennis ball. There will undoubtedly be brown or black spots or blemishes on it here and there, but that’s all right. If the black walnut has a lot of black or brown on it, or it’s mu...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 07:15:19 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How many lemons grow on a tree per year?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-many-lemons-grow-on-a-tree-per-year.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-many-lemons-grow-on-a-tree-per-year.html</guid><description>How many lemons grow on a tree per year?
One lemon tree can produce up to 270 kg of lemons per year. The average orchard yield per tree is 1,500 lemons a year. Also, how many years does a lemon tree produce fruit? Lemon tree fruiting occurs at three to five years old, depending upon the rootstock.
H...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 07:04:21 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Do elm trees ooze sap?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/do-elm-trees-ooze-sap.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/do-elm-trees-ooze-sap.html</guid><description>Do elm trees ooze sap?
The sap oozing from the elm wound is probably due to bacterial wetwood or slime flux. Bacterial wetwood or slime flux is a common on elm, cottonwood, and mulberry. It also occurs on maple, birch, ash, linden, redbud, and other deciduous trees. Symptoms include the bleeding or ...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 06:50:37 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Can a brown pine tree come back?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/can-a-brown-pine-tree-come-back.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/can-a-brown-pine-tree-come-back.html</guid><description>Can a brown pine tree come back?
Can a Brown Evergreen Ever Come Back? The answer is yes, depending on the cause. When an evergreen turns brown, it can be both surprising and disheartening. The good news is that a brown evergreen can come back green as soon as the following year, although it may nee...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 06:50:03 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Will Roundup kill my apple tree?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/will-roundup-kill-my-apple-tree.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/will-roundup-kill-my-apple-tree.html</guid><description>Will Roundup kill my apple tree?
The herbicide glyphosate damages trees, accumulates in soil, ties up minerals, and can have unintended side effects. This stunted apple tree, which has a large basal canker, is in an orchard where the grower used glyphosate alone three to four times a year to control...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 06:49:10 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Do I need to remove old tree roots?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/do-i-need-to-remove-old-tree-roots.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/do-i-need-to-remove-old-tree-roots.html</guid><description>Do I need to remove old tree roots?
In either case, it is not necessary to dig up the roots. If sprouts do form, you should remove them as soon as you see them. You can remove them physically by digging or cutting them at the ground level, or you can use an appropriate herbicide. Once that has happe...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 06:44:35 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What causes the top of pine trees to die?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-causes-the-top-of-pine-trees-to-die.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-causes-the-top-of-pine-trees-to-die.html</guid><description>What causes the top of pine trees to die?
Pine trees dying from the top down is common, though definitely not a good sign. This condition is referred to as dieback. It may be caused by a number of things, including fungal disease, insect infestation, or harsh weather conditions.
What causes dead nee...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 06:40:11 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How long does it take a river birch to mature?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-long-does-it-take-a-river-birch-to-mature.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-long-does-it-take-a-river-birch-to-mature.html</guid><description>How long does it take a river birch to mature?
This is a fast-growing tree that averages about 36 inches of growth per year. Dwarf varieties may grow a bit slower, taking 10 years or so to reach 10 feet. River birches are not particularly long-lived trees, however.
How long can trees stay in pots?
...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 06:30:48 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How long will apricot trees produce?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-long-will-apricot-trees-produce.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-long-will-apricot-trees-produce.html</guid><description>How long will apricot trees produce?
Apricots are semi self-pollinating, but produce better crops with two varieties. When will my tree bear fruit? Trees should bear fruit in 3-4 years, with full fruiting in 5-7 years. Can I grow apricot trees in my zone 9/10 garden?
Do apricot trees fruit every yea...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 06:27:06 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How often should I water my October Glory Maple?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-often-should-i-water-my-october-glory-maple.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-often-should-i-water-my-october-glory-maple.html</guid><description>How often should I water my October Glory Maple?
Water thoroughly after the root ball has been established and place a layer of thick protective mulching over the topsoil to control for weeds, pests, and suckers. 2. Watering: The October Glory Maple will appreciate a minimum of one and a half inches...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 06:26:03 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Are there daily weather observations in Brisbane Queensland?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/are-there-daily-weather-observations-in-brisbane-queensland.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/are-there-daily-weather-observations-in-brisbane-queensland.html</guid><description>Are there daily weather observations in Brisbane Queensland?
Daily Weather Observations are also routinely prepared for hundreds of other locations in Queensland and across Australia. To get other months or places not on this web site, contact us. If you are after long-term averages relevant to Bris...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 06:22:01 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Can you hurt a tree by trimming it?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/can-you-hurt-a-tree-by-trimming-it.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/can-you-hurt-a-tree-by-trimming-it.html</guid><description>Can you hurt a tree by trimming it?
Over time, continued over pruning may lead to branches that are too weak to tolerate wind or ice loads, or the plant may simply exhaust itself trying to replenish its canopy. So, although pruning may not kill your plant directly, over pruned trees and shrubs can d...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 06:20:39 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Where are the best places to live in Toronto?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/where-are-the-best-places-to-live-in-toronto.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/where-are-the-best-places-to-live-in-toronto.html</guid><description>Where are the best places to live in Toronto?
Two bedroom condominiums in the High Park / Swansea area are priced from $600,000. These neighbourhoods have good transport connections and are about 20-30 minutes from Toronto’s business district in rush hour. The city of Burlington lies on the shore of...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 06:18:39 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What are the characteristics of maple trees?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-are-the-characteristics-of-maple-trees.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-are-the-characteristics-of-maple-trees.html</guid><description>What are the characteristics of maple trees?
Maple trees generally have smooth, grayish-brown bark when they’re young. As maple trees age, they develop brownish, rough and sometimes corky bark on their trunks that usually splits into ridges and furrows. Maple trees have twigs that are slender and sh...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 06:16:39 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What kind of leaves do you have in your front yard?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-kind-of-leaves-do-you-have-in-your-front-yard.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-kind-of-leaves-do-you-have-in-your-front-yard.html</guid><description>What kind of leaves do you have in your front yard?
Every front yard should have at least one tree that provides dazzling fall color, with leaves that seemingly overnight turn brilliant shades of yellow, orange, red or purple. Some trees, like the sugar maple, will produce a kaleidoscope of color, t...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 06:12:09 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What kind of tree is a Norway spruce?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-kind-of-tree-is-a-norway-spruce.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-kind-of-tree-is-a-norway-spruce.html</guid><description>What kind of tree is a Norway spruce?
Its cones are often eaten by red squirrels. The Norway spruce was first planted in the UK for forestry in the 1800s. This tree is most commonly used as a decorative tree at Christmas. Norway spruce is a fast-growing evergreen conifer which can reach 40m and live...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 06:11:35 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Which company has planted the most trees?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/which-company-has-planted-the-most-trees.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/which-company-has-planted-the-most-trees.html</guid><description>Which company has planted the most trees?
The clever folk at Ecosia, that’s who! So far Ecosia users have planted nearly 63 million trees and counting. Just imagine, if you use Ecosia whilst purchasing products from other tree-planting companies…
Which trees are suitable for roadside planting?
Sui...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 06:03:08 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Why does my magnolia tree look so bad?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/why-does-my-magnolia-tree-look-so-bad.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/why-does-my-magnolia-tree-look-so-bad.html</guid><description>Why does my magnolia tree look so bad?
Answer: If ever a magnolia is going to look bad, it’s during spring. The leaves often have fungal and algal leaf spots, the trunks have lichens, and the leaves are sagging and turning yellow. When the leaves drop during a period of several weeks, so do the leaf...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 06:02:06 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Is Hawthorne a good wood?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/is-hawthorne-a-good-wood.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/is-hawthorne-a-good-wood.html</guid><description>Is Hawthorne a good wood?
The strong, close-grained wood is good for carving and people used it for making tool handles and other small household items. Probably its greatest practical use to people has been as hedging. Britain’s most famous hawthorn is the Holy Thorn of Glastonbury.
Are hawthorn tr...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 06:00:47 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How quickly does a bay tree grow?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-quickly-does-a-bay-tree-grow.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-quickly-does-a-bay-tree-grow.html</guid><description>How quickly does a bay tree grow?
After two to three years the stem should have grown to about 90cm / 3 foot . When the tree has reached just below the required height leave four to six of the topmost shoots which emerge from the main stem to grow.
How do I identify a bay laurel tree?
Among the tree...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 05:49:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What is killing my pyracantha?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-is-killing-my-pyracantha.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-is-killing-my-pyracantha.html</guid><description>What is killing my pyracantha?
Pyracantha scab is a fungal disease of the blossoms, leaves and fruit of Pyracantha, resulting in leaf fall, loss of flowers and disfigured fruit.
Are pyracantha deep rooted?
Pyracantha are long-lived shrubs and the only care required after they are established is to p...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 05:39:06 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What is the average size of a magnolia tree?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-is-the-average-size-of-a-magnolia-tree.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-is-the-average-size-of-a-magnolia-tree.html</guid><description>What is the average size of a magnolia tree?
Magnolias range from 8-foot multi-stemmed shrubby trees to specimens 70 feet tall, with a horizontal spread of 50 feet.
Are there different size magnolia trees?
Size: Magnolias come in a wide array of cultivars that can suit the scale of any garden. Sizes...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 05:38:54 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How do you evaluate a tree?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-do-you-evaluate-a-tree.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-do-you-evaluate-a-tree.html</guid><description>How do you evaluate a tree?
Evaluate Trees’ Health with These Four Easy Steps
Posted: April 3, 2014.
Laverne’s four-part, seasonal inspection is a simple way to catch sick trees before they become a danger.
Step 1: Bottoms up!
Step 2: Look at the tree’s collar.
Step 3: Examine the trunk.
Step 4:...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 05:38:43 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How big does a flowering plum tree get?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-big-does-a-flowering-plum-tree-get.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-big-does-a-flowering-plum-tree-get.html</guid><description>How big does a flowering plum tree get?
25 feet tall
Hear this out loudPauseMany flowering plum tree cultivars produce fruits of various colors, textures, flavors and sizes. American cultivars such as “Wild Plum” and “Goose Plum” (P. americana), with short trunks and thorny branches, grow up to 25 f...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 05:33:45 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How much does Leyland cypress trees cost?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-much-does-leyland-cypress-trees-cost.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-much-does-leyland-cypress-trees-cost.html</guid><description>How much does Leyland cypress trees cost?
A slightly taller tree, around 2.5-feet, can retail for $15 to $30, while trees in the three to four feet range can cost $40 to $65….On average, a Leyland Cypress tree will cost anywhere from $5 to $160.
Size
Average Price
6 to 7 feet
$125
8 to 9 feet
...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 05:31:35 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Is it possible to use anthrax as a weapon?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/is-it-possible-to-use-anthrax-as-a-weapon.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/is-it-possible-to-use-anthrax-as-a-weapon.html</guid><description>Is it possible to use anthrax as a weapon?
Because they are so small, you may not be able to see, smell, or taste them. Anthrax has been used as a weapon before. Anthrax has been used as a weapon around the world for nearly a century. In 2001, powdered anthrax spores were deliberately put into lette...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 05:30:03 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>When is the best time to plant a Thuja tree?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/when-is-the-best-time-to-plant-a-thuja-tree.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/when-is-the-best-time-to-plant-a-thuja-tree.html</guid><description>When is the best time to plant a Thuja tree?
When to Plant: Spring is best, though Thujas can root all year long. Before buying a Thuja Tree, it is important to investigate and prepare an area for the new tree. Thuja Trees do well when planted between five and six feet apart in rows. This will provi...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 05:29:02 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How can we help trees?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-can-we-help-trees.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-can-we-help-trees.html</guid><description>How can we help trees?
Here are some simple ways kids can help save trees.
Use paper wisely. We can save trees from being cut down by using less paper.
Play and create with trash.
Borrow, share and donate books.
Plant a tree.
Visit the forest.
Stay on the trails.
Get your Smokey on.
Did Mrbe...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 05:28:56 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How much is cottonwood trees worth?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-much-is-cottonwood-trees-worth.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-much-is-cottonwood-trees-worth.html</guid><description>How much is cottonwood trees worth?
The cottonwoods averaged about $30 a tree. Some are big and some are small, maybe 2 ft.
What is one pine tree worth?
Pine timber generally sells for less than ten cents per board foot. So, a big pine tree might be worth $30. However, on a big well-managed plantati...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 05:27:06 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How much is pine worth per ton?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-much-is-pine-worth-per-ton.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-much-is-pine-worth-per-ton.html</guid><description>How much is pine worth per ton?
Pine Sawtimber Pine chip-n-saw prices jumped to $18.02/ton on a Southwide basis, an increase of +8.6 percent. The Mid-South experienced the largest increase of +11.1 percent to $18.20/ton. The East-South increased +5.0 percent to $19.94/ton, but the West-South region ...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 05:13:59 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Is there a drought in Central Texas?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/is-there-a-drought-in-central-texas.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/is-there-a-drought-in-central-texas.html</guid><description>Is there a drought in Central Texas?
Currently 42 percent of South-Central Texas has Abnormally Dry (D0) conditions to Moderate drought (D1) conditions. Figure 2 – Departure from Normal Rainfall January 1, 2021 to May 27, 2021 The U.S. Drought Monitor is a comprehensive drought monitoring effort bet...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 05:09:59 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What is the best treatment for box blight?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-is-the-best-treatment-for-box-blight.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-is-the-best-treatment-for-box-blight.html</guid><description>What is the best treatment for box blight?
Affected areas should be hard pruned and these branches burnt. Treat the cut areas with a fungicide available to gardeners for treating box blight such as TopBuxus, which many gardeners are reporting good levels of control with.
What kills box blight?
Tri...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 05:02:34 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What can I do with dead pines?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-can-i-do-with-dead-pines.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-can-i-do-with-dead-pines.html</guid><description>What can I do with dead pines?
Remove the lower branches of a pine tree that are dead, dying or damaged. This helps reinvigorate the tree. Avoid cutting the limb flush with the trunk so the wound can heal properly. Remove the lower branches of a pine tree that are dead, dying or damaged.
How long wi...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 05:02:21 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Is it possible to identify a mushroom from a picture?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/is-it-possible-to-identify-a-mushroom-from-a-picture.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/is-it-possible-to-identify-a-mushroom-from-a-picture.html</guid><description>Is it possible to identify a mushroom from a picture?
Unfortunately, identifying mushrooms from just a picture and a brief description can be very difficult. Since there are so many factors to consider, I built this page to show beginners the thought process associated with identifying different typ...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 04:51:06 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Why does my lemon look green?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/why-does-my-lemon-look-green.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/why-does-my-lemon-look-green.html</guid><description>Why does my lemon look green?
All citrus fruits are green while they are still growing on the tree. Lemons lose their green colour as they ripen because the chlorophyll pigment is replaced with a chemical called anthocyanin. Many lime species would also turn yellow if you left them on the tree long ...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 04:46:29 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How long does it take for a Bing cherry tree to produce cherries?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-long-does-it-take-for-a-bing-cherry-tree-to-produce-cherries.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-long-does-it-take-for-a-bing-cherry-tree-to-produce-cherries.html</guid><description>How long does it take for a Bing cherry tree to produce cherries?
4-7 years
Harvesting. While most Bing cherry trees will take 4-7 years to bear fruit after planting, some nurseries carry Bing cherry trees that will fruit the first year. Bing cherries are ready for harvest in mid-June or mid-summer....</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 04:44:37 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What is eating my tree branches?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-is-eating-my-tree-branches.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-is-eating-my-tree-branches.html</guid><description>What is eating my tree branches?
Squirrels, voles, rabbits, and porcupines can be tree pests and can cause serious wounds that damage and kill trees. These small animals feed on tree fruit and nuts, tree roots and root bark, leaf buds, tender newly developed leaves, small tender twigs, and the inner...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 04:35:25 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What is the last tree of its kind?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-is-the-last-tree-of-its-kind.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-is-the-last-tree-of-its-kind.html</guid><description>What is the last tree of its kind?
Cycads
Named E. woodii, in Dr. Wood’s honor, it is a cycad. Cycads are a very old order of tree and it turns out this one, which is still there in London, may be the very last tree of its kind on our planet, the last one to grow up in the wild.
What is the rarest k...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 04:34:44 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Do red maples grow in Maryland?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/do-red-maples-grow-in-maryland.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/do-red-maples-grow-in-maryland.html</guid><description>Do red maples grow in Maryland?
A. The red maple (Acer rubrum) is native to Maryland and most of the Eastern United States. It is naturally found in moist areas and prefers slightly acid soil, but it will grow well under a range of conditions.
What is the prettiest red maple tree?
Most important of ...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 04:34:30 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Will Japanese maple grow in Minnesota?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/will-japanese-maple-grow-in-minnesota.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/will-japanese-maple-grow-in-minnesota.html</guid><description>Will Japanese maple grow in Minnesota?
‘ ” Not normal because most Japanese maples are hardy to Zone 5, which makes them a risky and often short-lived choice in the Twin Cities, which is classified as Zone 4 by the USDA. Not that some people don’t try to grow the small ornamental tree that induces m...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 04:26:37 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What magnolia trees grow in Florida?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-magnolia-trees-grow-in-florida.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-magnolia-trees-grow-in-florida.html</guid><description>What magnolia trees grow in Florida?
Magnolias come in all shapes and sizes, but perhaps the most well-known magnolia in Florida is the Southern magnolia, Magnolia grandiflora. These stately trees can grow up to 90 feet tall, depending on the cultivar, and have lustrous, evergreen foliage that makes...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 04:21:31 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What kind of trees increase property value?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-kind-of-trees-increase-property-value.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-kind-of-trees-increase-property-value.html</guid><description>What kind of trees increase property value?
If you live in a warm area, go for citrus, palm trees, magnolias, and anything with fragrant, exotic blossoms (think frangipane). Fruit trees are highly valuable, and if cherry, plum, or apple trees thrive where you live, you can’t go wrong with a mini orc...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 04:18:49 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How many years can some olive trees survive?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-many-years-can-some-olive-trees-survive.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-many-years-can-some-olive-trees-survive.html</guid><description>How many years can some olive trees survive?
Olive plants (Olea europaea) require certain growing conditions, but they are capable of living for a very long time. In fact, The Science Times reports that olive trees around the world can live as long as 1,500 years, with an average life span of 500 ye...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 04:17:53 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How much is an old maple tree worth?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-much-is-an-old-maple-tree-worth.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-much-is-an-old-maple-tree-worth.html</guid><description>How much is an old maple tree worth?
Generally, we apply about 25 to 35 cents. As stated above, sugar or hard maple is more valuable selling for ten to eighty cents per board foot, depending on current markets and the quality.
What is a large maple tree worth?
If you have hard maple, and they are bi...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 04:15:19 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Do maple trees weep?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/do-maple-trees-weep.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/do-maple-trees-weep.html</guid><description>Do maple trees weep?
Maple Tree Oozing Sap: Reasons For Sap Leaking From Maple Trees. When the pressure changes inside a tree, usually due to changing temperatures, the sap is forced into the vascular transporting tissues. Any time those tissues are punctured in a maple tree, you may see a maple tre...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 04:13:26 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How fast does a winged elm tree grow?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-fast-does-a-winged-elm-tree-grow.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-fast-does-a-winged-elm-tree-grow.html</guid><description>How fast does a winged elm tree grow?
It grows from 40′ to 60′ tall and forms a vase-like shape, with lateral branches and a rounded, open crown. It is the least shade-tolerant of the North American elms. Its growth rate is often very slow, the trunk increasing in diameter by less than 0.2 inches an...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 04:03:59 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What killed my apple tree?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-killed-my-apple-tree.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-killed-my-apple-tree.html</guid><description>What killed my apple tree?
Is Your Apple Tree Dying? Here’s What to Do
1 – Apple Scab. One of the most common and incredibly serious diseases that could have a negative impact on your tree is the apple scab disease.
2 – Cork Spot. Another common disease that may affect your apple tree is the cork ...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 04:02:14 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How do you save a dying emerald green arborvitae?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-do-you-save-a-dying-emerald-green-arborvitae.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-do-you-save-a-dying-emerald-green-arborvitae.html</guid><description>How do you save a dying emerald green arborvitae?
Wrap Your Tree in Burlap One of the best ways to protect your arborvitae trees in the winter is to wrap them in burlap. Burlap is a thick and generally inexpensive fabric that can produce major results during the winter. The burlap will block the sun...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 04:00:21 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Why is my tulip tree dripping?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/why-is-my-tulip-tree-dripping.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/why-is-my-tulip-tree-dripping.html</guid><description>Why is my tulip tree dripping?
Tulip trees are lovely to look at, but famous for developing “aphid drip.” The “sprinkles of rain” you’re seeing is actually the tree dripping honeydew; a sticky substance secreted by the aphids as they suck the sap from the tree’s leaves and flowers.
Do tulip poplar t...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 03:55:25 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Do western red cedars have deep roots?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/do-western-red-cedars-have-deep-roots.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/do-western-red-cedars-have-deep-roots.html</guid><description>Do western red cedars have deep roots?
Western redcedar roots usually are deeper than the roots of western hemlock but shallower than the roots of western larch, western white pine, grand fir, and Douglas-fir. Redcedar root systems also tend to be shallower and less extensive on wet sites than they ...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 03:54:55 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What kind of insect bite leaves a hard lump?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-kind-of-insect-bite-leaves-a-hard-lump.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-kind-of-insect-bite-leaves-a-hard-lump.html</guid><description>What kind of insect bite leaves a hard lump?
A mosquito bite is a small, round, puffy bump that appears soon after you’ve been bitten. The bump will become red, hard, swollen, and itchy.
What bug bite leaves a welt?
Chiggers are a form of mite that inject their saliva so that they can liquefy and ea...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 03:52:34 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Why are my Mugo pines dying?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/why-are-my-mugo-pines-dying.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/why-are-my-mugo-pines-dying.html</guid><description>Why are my Mugo pines dying?
Mugo pine trees that appear to be on the verge of dying are often suffering from a general lack of water. Providing the tree with regular water will usually prevent its death. Conversely, the tree may be experiencing a condition known as edema if its roots have been stan...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 03:44:11 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How many trees did Mr Beast planted so far?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-many-trees-did-mr-beast-planted-so-far.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-many-trees-did-mr-beast-planted-so-far.html</guid><description>How many trees did Mr Beast planted so far?
20 million trees
YouTuber MrBeast launched the #TeamTrees campaign in October after fans bombarded him with memes suggesting he commemorate reaching 20 million YouTube subscribers by planting 20 million trees.
How many trees has MrBeast planted 2021?
By De...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 03:42:21 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Who end TB Strategy 2015?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/who-end-tb-strategy-2015.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/who-end-tb-strategy-2015.html</guid><description>Who end TB Strategy 2015?
The vision for the post-2015 global tuberculosis strategy is “a world free of tuberculosis”, also expressed as “zero deaths, disease and suffering due to tuberculosis”. The goal is to end the global tuberculosis epidemic.
Who end TB Strategy 2014?
The 67th World Health Asse...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 03:33:25 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Should prune lower oak branches?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/should-prune-lower-oak-branches.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/should-prune-lower-oak-branches.html</guid><description>Should prune lower oak branches?
Oaks do not need pruning. Since oaks attain great size and the wood is heavy, they can cause extreme damage should they fail. For large urban oaks, hazard reduction pruning is often a necessity. Removal of large dead branches is also necessary.
What’s the best way to...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 03:32:12 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Why are my camellia leaves sticky?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/why-are-my-camellia-leaves-sticky.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/why-are-my-camellia-leaves-sticky.html</guid><description>Why are my camellia leaves sticky?
Sooty Mold Causes The insects suck plant juices from the camellia’s foliage and soft new growth and excrete a sweet, sticky substance back onto the surface of the plant. Called honeydew, this substance not only attracts ants to the camellia, it serves as an incubat...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 03:08:05 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How much is vacant land in central Alberta?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-much-is-vacant-land-in-central-alberta.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-much-is-vacant-land-in-central-alberta.html</guid><description>How much is vacant land in central Alberta?
With Point2 Homes, you can compare up to 4 vacant lots side-by-side, view property details and choose the one that is right for you. Prices for Central Alberta, AB vacant land for sale range from $7,499 to $4,450,000.
How big is an acreage in Alberta for s...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 02:59:32 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Are corkscrew willows good trees?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/are-corkscrew-willows-good-trees.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/are-corkscrew-willows-good-trees.html</guid><description>Are corkscrew willows good trees?
Unfortunately, although corkscrew willow is a fast-growing tree, it isn’t long lived and tends to be susceptible to breakage and insect problems. In spite of its downfalls, growing a curly willow tree is a worthy endeavor, and with proper care, you’ll enjoy this fas...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 02:58:52 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What bugs infest pine trees?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-bugs-infest-pine-trees.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-bugs-infest-pine-trees.html</guid><description>What bugs infest pine trees?
Pests of Live Trees
Pine sawyer beetles (Figure 4) are often reported on white and Scotch pine.
Zimmerman pine moths (Figure 5) are common pests of Austrian and Scotch pines and Norway spruce that can kill tree limbs and tree tops.
White pine weevils (Figure 6) are co...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 02:57:56 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What is a property line tree?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-is-a-property-line-tree.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-is-a-property-line-tree.html</guid><description>What is a property line tree?
Every tree growing on a boundary line between adjoining parcels of land is the common property of the owners of those parcels of land. If one owner injures or destroys the tree without the consent of the other owner(s), then that person may be guilty of an offence under...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 02:51:18 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What is the average cost to take down a large tree?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-is-the-average-cost-to-take-down-a-large-tree.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-is-the-average-cost-to-take-down-a-large-tree.html</guid><description>What is the average cost to take down a large tree?
You can expect to pay between $150 and $2,000 for tree removal services, though the average cost to remove a tree is in the $700–$750 range. Tree removal prices depend on the size of the tree in question, and big trees, in general, cost more to rem...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 02:48:09 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Can you prune Austrian pine?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/can-you-prune-austrian-pine.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/can-you-prune-austrian-pine.html</guid><description>Can you prune Austrian pine?
Austrian pine rarely requires pruning, but young specimens sometimes need shaping, and trees of any age require maintenance pruning. In general, prune Austrian pine in late winter or early spring. Cutting into live, actively growing branches leaves the tree vulnerable to...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 02:44:49 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How long does it take for giant bird of paradise to grow?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-long-does-it-take-for-giant-bird-of-paradise-to-grow.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-long-does-it-take-for-giant-bird-of-paradise-to-grow.html</guid><description>How long does it take for giant bird of paradise to grow?
These plants need 3-5 years before they will start flowering. Bird of paradise plants need to be kept in the right growing conditions in order to flower. They need to be in full sun (unless it is very hot) or given bright light inside.
How fa...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 02:35:24 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Can Norfolk pines survive winter?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/can-norfolk-pines-survive-winter.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/can-norfolk-pines-survive-winter.html</guid><description>Can Norfolk pines survive winter?
The Norfolk Island pine is a conifer native to Norfolk Island, which is east of Australia and has a subtropical climate. The air temperature there generally ranges from 50˚F to 79˚F. It does not survive the winter outdoors in most of the United States. It is winter ...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 02:31:18 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How do you prevent Maple gall mites?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-do-you-prevent-maple-gall-mites.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-do-you-prevent-maple-gall-mites.html</guid><description>How do you prevent Maple gall mites?
Tips
Healthy red maple trees are at a lower risk of being infested by gall mites; the damage is also much lesser.
Wear protective gear at all times when spraying the tree.
Use tarps to protect masonry and woodwork near the tree that you’re spraying, as lime sulf...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 02:28:33 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Is it possible for a weeping willow to die?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/is-it-possible-for-a-weeping-willow-to-die.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/is-it-possible-for-a-weeping-willow-to-die.html</guid><description>Is it possible for a weeping willow to die?
Weeping willows are tough trees that can survive a variety of problems. According to horticulturalist Ron Smith at the North Dakota State University Extension, they never die suddenly.
What should I do if my Willow Tree is dying?
Apply mulch made of wood c...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 02:21:34 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Who is the male pollinator for Emily Bruner?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/who-is-the-male-pollinator-for-emily-bruner.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/who-is-the-male-pollinator-for-emily-bruner.html</guid><description>Who is the male pollinator for Emily Bruner?
‘James Swan’ is the male pollinator for ‘Emily Bruner’. This plant can be an evergreen shrub or a small tree up to 19 1/2′ tall. It is dense, broad, and pyramidal. Large, persistent red fruits encircle the stems, creating winter interest.
How does a holly...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 02:20:44 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How long do river birch trees last?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-long-do-river-birch-trees-last.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-long-do-river-birch-trees-last.html</guid><description>How long do river birch trees last?
This native birch grows at a medium to fast rate with a lifespan up to 75 years.
Is river birch fast-growing?
As its name suggests, the river birch naturally grows along riverbanks. But as a landscape tree, it can be planted almost anywhere in the U.S. The species...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 02:19:25 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How do you treat cedar fungus?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-do-you-treat-cedar-fungus.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-do-you-treat-cedar-fungus.html</guid><description>How do you treat cedar fungus?
Rake up and dispose of fallen leaves and other debris from under trees. Remove galls from infected junipers. In severe cases, juniper plants should be removed entirely. Keep in mind however, the fungal spores can travel in the wind a long distance so the infected junip...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 02:07:01 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Are arborvitae good trees?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/are-arborvitae-good-trees.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/are-arborvitae-good-trees.html</guid><description>Are arborvitae good trees?
If you’re looking for fast-growing, easy-care evergreen trees to use as a privacy screen or hedge, arborvitaes are hard to beat. Plant several of them in a row, and in just a year or two the lush, dense foliage will fill in to create the ideal living fence.
How much does a...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 02:02:15 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Why is my cypress tree turning yellow?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/why-is-my-cypress-tree-turning-yellow.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/why-is-my-cypress-tree-turning-yellow.html</guid><description>Why is my cypress tree turning yellow?
Underwatering or improper watering of the Leyland cypress tree can result in yellowing of the tree’s needles. NMSU recommends watering a mature cypress tree at least several feet in all directions to ensure adequate water absorption from the roots.
Do cypress t...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 01:51:51 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Why is my tree bark turning red?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/why-is-my-tree-bark-turning-red.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/why-is-my-tree-bark-turning-red.html</guid><description>Why is my tree bark turning red?
The orangey color is due to the presence of microscopic green algae (Chlorophyta). The cytoplasma of the cells are filled with a bright orange red pigment that masks the green cholorophyll and turns the bark of host trees the characteristic reddish orange.
Why does m...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 01:43:12 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Will logging companies pay for trees?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/will-logging-companies-pay-for-trees.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/will-logging-companies-pay-for-trees.html</guid><description>Will logging companies pay for trees?
Logging companies rarely have the specialized equipment, not to mention proper insurances, to remove trees from an Urban setting. But even if they did, the cost associated with hauling equipment to a location and removing the bulk of an entire tree including its...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 01:40:36 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How big do silver maples get?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-big-do-silver-maples-get.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-big-do-silver-maples-get.html</guid><description>How big do silver maples get?
Silver MapleAcer saccharinum The silver maple grows to a height of 50–80′ and a spread of 35–50′ at maturity.
Are silver maple seeds toxic to dogs?
Maple seeds are not considered to be toxic. BUT, if he eats enough of them, he could potentially cause himself a GI upset ...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 01:32:21 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How do I choose which tree to plant?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-do-i-choose-which-tree-to-plant.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-do-i-choose-which-tree-to-plant.html</guid><description>How do I choose which tree to plant?
A general rule is to select trees that will fit in the available spaces of your property without being less than 30 percent of their height from any of these objects. For example, a tree that will grow to 100 feet in height should be at least 30 feet from any of ...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 01:29:16 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Are maple leaves fuzzy?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/are-maple-leaves-fuzzy.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/are-maple-leaves-fuzzy.html</guid><description>Are maple leaves fuzzy?
Fuzzy: If your maple tree has a soft white coating on the underside of the leaf, it is almost certainly a silver maple. Roughly toothed: The red maple has a slightly smaller leaf than most other species, with its most distinctive feature being a rough, saw-like edge.
What map...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 01:23:56 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What type of tree loses?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-type-of-tree-loses.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-type-of-tree-loses.html</guid><description>What type of tree loses?
Trees that lose all of their leaves for part of the year are known as deciduous trees. Those that don’t are called evergreen trees. Common deciduous trees in the Northern Hemisphere include several species of ash, aspen, beech, birch, cherry, elm, hickory, hornbeam, maple, o...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 01:21:10 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How do you care for a young nectarine tree?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-do-you-care-for-a-young-nectarine-tree.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-do-you-care-for-a-young-nectarine-tree.html</guid><description>How do you care for a young nectarine tree?
How to Care for a Nectarine Tree
Plant multiple nectarine trees to improve pollination.
Give new trees two gallons of water per week.
Fertilize in early spring with a slow-release fertilizer.
Prune trees annually to increase fruit production.
Thin out...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 01:20:05 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Where does the pecan tree grow in Texas?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/where-does-the-pecan-tree-grow-in-texas.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/where-does-the-pecan-tree-grow-in-texas.html</guid><description>Where does the pecan tree grow in Texas?
It has been proclaimed the state tree of Texas. The pecan is indigenous to a large area extending from the Mississippi River Valley on the east to the western branches of the Llano and San Saba rivers of Texas on the west, and from southern Illinois in the no...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 01:19:36 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What time of year do avocado trees bear fruit?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-time-of-year-do-avocado-trees-bear-fruit.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-time-of-year-do-avocado-trees-bear-fruit.html</guid><description>What time of year do avocado trees bear fruit?
Blossoming of California avocado trees can occur from late winter through early summer, but most harvested fruit develop from flowers that are pollinated during two months in spring.
How often does avocado tree bear fruit?
How Much Fruit Does An Avoca...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 01:19:13 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What happens at the end of the linden tree?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-happens-at-the-end-of-the-linden-tree.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-happens-at-the-end-of-the-linden-tree.html</guid><description>What happens at the end of the linden tree?
Rationing and austerity seem to have fostered opportunism, escapism and confrontation within the Linden family, who have gathered to celebrate Professor Linden’s 65th birthday and each of whom is struggling with their own crises. Linden wants only to conti...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 01:15:04 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What is a red oak tree worth?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-is-a-red-oak-tree-worth.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-is-a-red-oak-tree-worth.html</guid><description>What is a red oak tree worth?
The value of this tree would be $195.00 for an average of $866.00 per thousand board feet. A fourteen inch Red Oak with a grade 3 rating would be worth $12.00 for an average price per thousand board feet of $265.00….How much does a 30 foot tree cost?
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Avera...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 01:09:35 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Is it normal for gums to recede little?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/is-it-normal-for-gums-to-recede-little.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/is-it-normal-for-gums-to-recede-little.html</guid><description>Is it normal for gums to recede little?
Is Gum Recession Normal? Gum recession is often considered a normal part of aging. Even the expression “long in the tooth” stems from our gum line receding and exposing more of our teeth as we age. However, there is nothing normal about gum recession.
Why are ...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 01:08:56 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Do Austrian pines shed needles?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/do-austrian-pines-shed-needles.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/do-austrian-pines-shed-needles.html</guid><description>Do Austrian pines shed needles?
The Austrian pine is another common one in this area and holds its needles for four years. During particularly stressful growing seasons, they may shed two years worth of needles, making the plant look extremely bare and causing considerable worry for the homeowner. I...</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 01:00:20 +0000</pubDate></item></channel></rss>