<?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 19:01:55 +0000</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/rss.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /><item><title>What does white pine bark look like?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-does-white-pine-bark-look-like.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-does-white-pine-bark-look-like.html</guid><description>What does white pine bark look like?
Pictured above is a mature eastern white pine. The bark is grayish to reddish-brown in color. There are many layers of scales that are broken into irregular blocks. The surface kind of looks like “tight, rough, jigsaw puzzle-like scales.” Young white pines have s...</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 18:49:18 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Why are my pecan tree leaves turning brown?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/why-are-my-pecan-tree-leaves-turning-brown.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/why-are-my-pecan-tree-leaves-turning-brown.html</guid><description>Why are my pecan tree leaves turning brown?
The pecan (Carya illinoiensis) is susceptible to leaf browning for the same reasons as any other tree: disease, insufficient water and improper growing environment. Spotty browning generally indicates disease, while all-over wilting often indicates neglect...</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 18:49:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How tall does an Austree willow tree grow?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-tall-does-an-austree-willow-tree-grow.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-tall-does-an-austree-willow-tree-grow.html</guid><description>How tall does an Austree willow tree grow?
7 year old austrees, 40 ft tall One row planted 5 to 10 ft apart will give an effective windbreak, screen and snow catch in just a couple of years. Our favorite spacing in good soil is a double row spaced 8 ft apart in the row and 10 ft between rows. With o...</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 18:41:43 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What is a tall evergreen tree?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-is-a-tall-evergreen-tree.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-is-a-tall-evergreen-tree.html</guid><description>What is a tall evergreen tree?
The tallest trees in the world are evergreens. The coast or California redwood (Sequoia sempervirens) commonly grows up to 328 feet tall. The giant sequoia (Sequoiadendron giganteum) grows to 295 feet tall and is native to California’s Sierra Nevada foothills, though i...</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 18:39:15 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Can you trim arborvitae to keep them small?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/can-you-trim-arborvitae-to-keep-them-small.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/can-you-trim-arborvitae-to-keep-them-small.html</guid><description>Can you trim arborvitae to keep them small?
Pruning Arborvitae to Shorten a Tall Hedge The plant can maintain itself after flowering and maintain the height you are looking for. If you are making drastic changes to its height, it is best to cut back a foot or so a year until you have the size you wa...</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 18:38:23 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How long does it take for a cherry blossom tree to grow?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-long-does-it-take-for-a-cherry-blossom-tree-to-grow.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-long-does-it-take-for-a-cherry-blossom-tree-to-grow.html</guid><description>How long does it take for a cherry blossom tree to grow?
An ornamental cherry may start to blossom at any time between its first and third years, and will reach its full, lavish display in five to seven years.
What’s the fastest growing cherry tree?
The fastest growing flowering cherry trees grow 3 ...</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 18:35:59 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Why is my maple tree bark turning black?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/why-is-my-maple-tree-bark-turning-black.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/why-is-my-maple-tree-bark-turning-black.html</guid><description>Why is my maple tree bark turning black?
One of the main causes of a maple tree’s bark turning black is a fungus called Verticillium. Eventually, the wood beneath the bark will become grotesque green and black, arranged in streaks, though the smallest branches on the tree may be free from this kind ...</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 18:29:38 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How do you plant a Montmorency cherry tree?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-do-you-plant-a-montmorency-cherry-tree.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-do-you-plant-a-montmorency-cherry-tree.html</guid><description>How do you plant a Montmorency cherry tree?
Plant in a sunny site with good air circulation; avoid planting near trees or buildings that shade. Cherry trees need deep, well-drained soil. Space sweet cherries 35 to 40 feet apart; dwarfs, 5 to 10 feet apart. Space tart cherries 20 to 25 feet apart; dw...</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 18:27:41 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Can a tree survive a lighting strike?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/can-a-tree-survive-a-lighting-strike.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/can-a-tree-survive-a-lighting-strike.html</guid><description>Can a tree survive a lighting strike?
If only one side of the tree shows evidence of a lightning strike, the chances of the tree surviving and eventually closing the wound are good. However, when the strike completely passes through the tree trunk, with splintered bark and exploded wood on each side...</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 18:26:56 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Who is responsible for trimming trees near power lines UK?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/who-is-responsible-for-trimming-trees-near-power-lines-uk.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/who-is-responsible-for-trimming-trees-near-power-lines-uk.html</guid><description>Who is responsible for trimming trees near power lines UK?
How do I report a tree on power lines? Legally, the owner of the property has the responsibility to trim a tree should it look like it’s about come into contact with power lines.
Who is responsible for trimming trees near power lines NSW?
Ho...</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 18:22:04 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How tall does an Alexander palm tree get?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-tall-does-an-alexander-palm-tree-get.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-tall-does-an-alexander-palm-tree-get.html</guid><description>How tall does an Alexander palm tree get?
This hardy, fast-growing native palm is happy as a potted ornamental plant or in the garden. Its lush green foliage features fronds with a silver under surface that catches the light, especially when the sun is low. Botanical name: Archontophoenix Alexandere...</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 18:20:27 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What are invasive roots?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-are-invasive-roots.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-are-invasive-roots.html</guid><description>What are invasive roots?
Invasive tree roots are a common problem for homeowners and in commercial settings. They interfere with streets and sidewalks, sneak into septic lines, and cause trip hazards. Tree root problems are not always solved by the removal of the tree, as the stump or remaining root...</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 18:11:11 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What causes maple canker?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-causes-maple-canker.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-causes-maple-canker.html</guid><description>What causes maple canker?
Eutypella canker on sugar maple, caused by Eutypella parasitica.
How do you treat maple canker?
Prune out and destroy infected branches
Inspect maples each spring for cankers.
Prune out infected branches and remove the infected wood from the site. The fungus can produce ...</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 18:00:12 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What does the cypress tree symbolize in the Bible?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-does-the-cypress-tree-symbolize-in-the-bible.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-does-the-cypress-tree-symbolize-in-the-bible.html</guid><description>What does the cypress tree symbolize in the Bible?
Cypress tree symbolism also travels a darker path as the tree is one of the oldest symbols of mourning. As a potent reminder of life and death, the cypress tree stands between the worlds, literally and figuratively pointing toward immortality and ho...</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 17:50:02 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What oak trees get the biggest?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-oak-trees-get-the-biggest.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-oak-trees-get-the-biggest.html</guid><description>What oak trees get the biggest?
The tree’s trunk measured 9 feet 10 inches (3.00 m) in diameter and the circumference of its base measured 30 feet 9 inches (9.37 m)….
Mingo Oak
Species
White oak (Quercus alba)
Coordinates
37°49′7″N 82°3′42″WCoordinates: 37°49′7″N 82°3′42″W
Date seeded
Estima...</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 17:45:29 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How many years does a corkscrew willow live?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-many-years-does-a-corkscrew-willow-live.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-many-years-does-a-corkscrew-willow-live.html</guid><description>How many years does a corkscrew willow live?
Corkscrew willows also have short lifespans compared to other trees, and can only be expected to live from 30 to 50 years. A corkscrew willow nearing the end of its life will start to display dieback in the branches.
Why is my twisted willow dying?
If w...</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 17:45:17 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How much is a condo in Orange CA?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-much-is-a-condo-in-orange-ca.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-much-is-a-condo-in-orange-ca.html</guid><description>How much is a condo in Orange CA?
* * * Value Range Price $528,000-$558,000 * * * 2 bedroom plus loft condo in the hills of Orange. This cute unit has the rare 2 car garage. Contemporary floorplan with open kitchen and large dining area, vaulted ceilings in living room and bedrooms.
Are there any lo...</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 17:30:11 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Why is my pine tree weeping?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/why-is-my-pine-tree-weeping.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/why-is-my-pine-tree-weeping.html</guid><description>Why is my pine tree weeping?
Because sap is like the engine that keeps nourishing ingredients running throughout the tree, small amounts of sap may ooze all year from pines. Usually that happens after they’re pruned, when they begin budding or as the seasons change. Typically, you’ll see the most sa...</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 17:28:47 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How early is it OK to mow the yard?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-early-is-it-ok-to-mow-the-yard.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-early-is-it-ok-to-mow-the-yard.html</guid><description>How early is it OK to mow the yard?
In general, mow after 8 a.m. on weekdays and after 9 a.m. on weekends to avoid annoying your neighbors, a Knight Ridder/Chicago Tribune article recommends from results of a water-cooler survey. Mowing while neighbors prepare for bed at night can be frustrating for...</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 17:23:49 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Can you apply lawn fungicide in the fall?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/can-you-apply-lawn-fungicide-in-the-fall.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/can-you-apply-lawn-fungicide-in-the-fall.html</guid><description>Can you apply lawn fungicide in the fall?
One or two fall fungicide applications are recommended to reduce the amount of leaf spot and minimize pathogen carryover through the winter. These fall applications will increase the effectiveness of the fungicide program in the spring.
Can lawn fungus grow ...</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 17:22:45 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What are the black growths on my plum tree?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-are-the-black-growths-on-my-plum-tree.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-are-the-black-growths-on-my-plum-tree.html</guid><description>What are the black growths on my plum tree?
Trees in the genus Prunus, which includes plum, are susceptible to a fungal disease called black knot. Trees infected with black knot have swollen, hard, black knots on their branches. The fungus produces spores in the spring and early summer that are disp...</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 17:20:43 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How can I tell if my oak tree is dying?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-can-i-tell-if-my-oak-tree-is-dying.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-can-i-tell-if-my-oak-tree-is-dying.html</guid><description>How can I tell if my oak tree is dying?
5 Signs that Your Oak Tree is Dying
Yellow Leaves. Have you noticed yellow leaves with greenish-colored veins on your oak tree?
Foliage Loss. Oak trees are bound to lose at least some of their foliage, especially when the cool fall and winter weather arrives...</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 17:19:29 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What are the tastiest cherry trees?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-are-the-tastiest-cherry-trees.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-are-the-tastiest-cherry-trees.html</guid><description>What are the tastiest cherry trees?
Best Cold Hardy Cherry Trees
Juliet.
Nanking.
Canada Red Select.
Carmine Jewel.
Romeo.
Western Sand.
English Morello.
Early Richmond.
How many cherry trees do you need to produce cherries?
Sweet cherries grow in hardiness zones 5 to 7; they are self-sterile and ...</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 17:11:09 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How long does it take for a Bradford pear tree to mature?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-long-does-it-take-for-a-bradford-pear-tree-to-mature.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-long-does-it-take-for-a-bradford-pear-tree-to-mature.html</guid><description>How long does it take for a Bradford pear tree to mature?
How much does a Bradford pear tree grow in a year? Growth Rate and Lifespan Flowering pear has a rapid growth rate, often achieving 12- to 15-foot height increases during an 8- to 10-year period. Ultimately it can grow to a height of 30 to 40...</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 17:04:49 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Is my white pine tree dying?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/is-my-white-pine-tree-dying.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/is-my-white-pine-tree-dying.html</guid><description>Is my white pine tree dying?
White pine decline Starts as pale green or off-color limp, drooping needles that later turn brown. The bark may be spongy and may shrivel and ooze sap. Usually the entire tree is affected at once, often indicating a root problem. Cause is thought to be a combination of e...</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 17:04:35 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>When should you repot a lime tree?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/when-should-you-repot-a-lime-tree.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/when-should-you-repot-a-lime-tree.html</guid><description>When should you repot a lime tree?
Regardless, the tree will undoubtedly need repotting after about three to four years, or you can remove the tree from the pot, prune the roots (take 2-3 inches (5-8 cm.) off) and one-third of the foliage, and then repot with fresh potting soil. The size of the tree...</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 16:58:51 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Is my weeping willow dying?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/is-my-weeping-willow-dying.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/is-my-weeping-willow-dying.html</guid><description>Is my weeping willow dying?
Look for signs of decay and uprooting at the base of the tree, where the trunk rises from the ground. Soft, rotting wood and an abundance of bored insect holes around the base signals a dead weeping willow tree.
Can you revive a weeping willow tree?
Weeping willows can re...</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 16:49:25 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Will caladium bulbs multiply?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/will-caladium-bulbs-multiply.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/will-caladium-bulbs-multiply.html</guid><description>Will caladium bulbs multiply?
Caladiums do not begin to grow until the soil temperature reaches 70 F, so cooler soil will mean a longer wait for the plants to emerge. Also, caladiums multiply as they grow, so one bulb may have now formed ten. (Hence, richer the soil, better the bulbs).
What do you d...</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 16:46:11 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How long do copper beech trees live for?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-long-do-copper-beech-trees-live-for.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-long-do-copper-beech-trees-live-for.html</guid><description>How long do copper beech trees live for?
It has a typical lifespan of 150–200 years, though sometimes up to 300 years. In cultivated forest stands trees are normally harvested at 80–120 years of age. 30 years are needed to attain full maturity (as compared to 40 for American beech). Like most trees,...</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 16:45:01 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What domain is silver maple tree?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-domain-is-silver-maple-tree.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-domain-is-silver-maple-tree.html</guid><description>What domain is silver maple tree?
Eukaryote
Silver maple/Domain
Is a maple tree worth money?
Hard Maple Pricing and Quality Hard Maple is a very tricky species to value standing. This is true of Oaks, Walnut, Cherry and most other merchantable timber species. However, with Hard Maple, it is actually...</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 16:42:55 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What is the largest redbud tree?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-is-the-largest-redbud-tree.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-is-the-largest-redbud-tree.html</guid><description>What is the largest redbud tree?
Eastern Redbud
Eastern Redbud (C. canadensis) is native to eastern United States. It is the largest redbud (25-35 feet tall and wide), has the fastest growth rate, and is most apt to take a single trunk tree form.
How far apart should redbud trees be planted?
Space t...</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 16:42:03 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How big does a Blue Cedar Tree get?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-big-does-a-blue-cedar-tree-get.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-big-does-a-blue-cedar-tree-get.html</guid><description>How big does a Blue Cedar Tree get?
The pyramidal shape that is has when young eventually fades as it broadens and gains a flatter top. These are very large trees that can reach over 30m (100ft) in time, and as such are more suited to large gardens and parks. The tree also produces barrel shaped con...</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 16:40:11 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How do you say thanks in greetings?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-do-you-say-thanks-in-greetings.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-do-you-say-thanks-in-greetings.html</guid><description>How do you say thanks in greetings?
Other ways to say thank you in any occasion
I appreciate what you did.
Thank you for thinking of me.
Thank you for your time today.
I value and respect your opinion.
I am so thankful for what you did.
I wanted to take the time to thank you.
I really appreciate yo...</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 16:34:53 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What are the steps for environmental cleaning and disinfection?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-are-the-steps-for-environmental-cleaning-and-disinfection.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-are-the-steps-for-environmental-cleaning-and-disinfection.html</guid><description>What are the steps for environmental cleaning and disinfection?
Clean and disinfect:
horizontal surfaces (high- and low-touch) and fixed equipment in the room, including booms and wheels of any equipment (e.g., carts)
vertical surfaces such as walls and windows as needed to remove visible soiling.
...</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 16:21:41 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Why are the leaves on my cherry tree going yellow?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/why-are-the-leaves-on-my-cherry-tree-going-yellow.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/why-are-the-leaves-on-my-cherry-tree-going-yellow.html</guid><description>Why are the leaves on my cherry tree going yellow?
Both ornamental and edible cherry trees can suffer from the foliar diseases known as leaf scorch and leaf spot. These lead to unsightly yellow or brown leaves.
Why are the leaves on my cherry tree wilting?
Common cherry tree problems include rot, ...</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 16:18:37 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How long does it take for red sunset maple to mature?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-long-does-it-take-for-red-sunset-maple-to-mature.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-long-does-it-take-for-red-sunset-maple-to-mature.html</guid><description>How long does it take for red sunset maple to mature?
This fast growing tree will provide shade within a few years. Up to 2 feet growth per year! Red Sunset Maple Trees have a nice pyramidal form and over time they start to round on the top….Stunning Orange-Red Fall Color.
Growing Zones
4-8
Matu...</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 16:13:02 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How long does it take for a Cleveland pear tree to grow?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-long-does-it-take-for-a-cleveland-pear-tree-to-grow.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-long-does-it-take-for-a-cleveland-pear-tree-to-grow.html</guid><description>How long does it take for a Cleveland pear tree to grow?
Time Frame. Pears typically produce the first fruits three years after planting, although they won’t produce a full crop for five to seven years. Dwarf trees usually produce fruit a bit earlier than standard-size trees, as do Asian pears (Pyru...</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 16:10:51 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How old does an avocado tree have to be to bear fruit?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-old-does-an-avocado-tree-have-to-be-to-bear-fruit.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-old-does-an-avocado-tree-have-to-be-to-bear-fruit.html</guid><description>How old does an avocado tree have to be to bear fruit?
If you have purchased and planted a tree, you can probably expect to see your first fruit three to four years after planting. If you are growing from a seed, it can take anywhere from five to 13 years before the tree is mature enough to set frui...</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 16:07:13 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Why are the needles on my Austrian pine turning brown?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/why-are-the-needles-on-my-austrian-pine-turning-brown.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/why-are-the-needles-on-my-austrian-pine-turning-brown.html</guid><description>Why are the needles on my Austrian pine turning brown?
Austrian pine is commonly affected by Dothistroma needle blight. The foliage of the lower half of the tree turns brown in March to April. Dothistroma needle blight is caused by the fungus Mycosphaerella pini. This common pine pathogen kills need...</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 16:06:17 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Why is my Sorbus tree dying?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/why-is-my-sorbus-tree-dying.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/why-is-my-sorbus-tree-dying.html</guid><description>Why is my Sorbus tree dying?
Cytospora Canker: This fungal disease targets the tree’s trunk and branches by peppering it with brown, irregular shaped cankers. The ugly pimple-like masses can ooze and spread throughout the Mountain Ash. In severe case, the disease can kill the tree. Fire Blight: This...</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 15:58:47 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What is the life expectancy of a Meyer lemon tree?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-is-the-life-expectancy-of-a-meyer-lemon-tree.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-is-the-life-expectancy-of-a-meyer-lemon-tree.html</guid><description>What is the life expectancy of a Meyer lemon tree?
Standard Meyer lemon trees grow to be 6-10 feet tall, while the dwarf variety grow to be 5-7 feet. If you grow your Meyer lemon tree in a garden pot, it will grow according to the size of the pot and be smaller….Appearance Details &amp;amp; Characterist...</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 15:53:58 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What causes walnut trees to die?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-causes-walnut-trees-to-die.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-causes-walnut-trees-to-die.html</guid><description>What causes walnut trees to die?
Though they are generally drought and pest-resistant, there are a few things that can cause a walnut tree to die, including girdling of the trunk’s bark, insect borers, fungus, root disturbance and simple old age.
Do walnut trees stop producing?
Walnut trees are ca...</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 15:48:34 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Why is the idea tree important to students?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/why-is-the-idea-tree-important-to-students.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/why-is-the-idea-tree-important-to-students.html</guid><description>Why is the idea tree important to students?
Idea Tree is dedicated to giving students choice and a voice over what they learn, how they learn, when they learn, and how they present their results. Thank you to the XQ team for opening up the conversation and pushing us to truly #ReThinkHighSchool. Her...</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 15:44:32 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How do you treat a stressed pine tree?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-do-you-treat-a-stressed-pine-tree.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-do-you-treat-a-stressed-pine-tree.html</guid><description>How do you treat a stressed pine tree?
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.
Do ...</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 15:40:07 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What pine tree has red cones?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-pine-tree-has-red-cones.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-pine-tree-has-red-cones.html</guid><description>What pine tree has red cones?
Picea abies ‘Pusch’ has red cones on the tips of the branches, that eventually fade to brown cones, continuing to decorate the plant, and it grows very slowly, maybe reaching only 12″ over 10 years.
Will a pine cone grow if planted?
Sure, planting pine cones won’t gro...</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 15:36:50 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>When to pick a mango from a Mallika tree?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/when-to-pick-a-mango-from-a-mallika-tree.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/when-to-pick-a-mango-from-a-mallika-tree.html</guid><description>When to pick a mango from a Mallika tree?
Mallika is a semi-dwarf variety that is native to India. It has an excellent shape and is a prolific producer of superior quality fiberless mangos. This variety is also more disease resistant. The fruit are usually picked green and allowed to ripe at room te...</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 15:34:45 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What kind of fungus grows on dead wood?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-kind-of-fungus-grows-on-dead-wood.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-kind-of-fungus-grows-on-dead-wood.html</guid><description>What kind of fungus grows on dead wood?
Peziza micropus. A cup fungus with pale brown outside and darker brown inside on aging. Initially neat but becoming blowsy. Found growing ondead wood with a charred surface, woody debris collected in a hollow,woodchip piles and dead decaying wood. Up to 5cms b...</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 15:34:40 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Can a dry pine tree come back to life?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/can-a-dry-pine-tree-come-back-to-life.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/can-a-dry-pine-tree-come-back-to-life.html</guid><description>Can a dry pine tree come back to life?
Proper watering and growing the pine in well-draining soil that’s rich in organic matter minimize needle blight. Established trees usually recover, although the affected needles won’t turn green again.
Why is my evergreen tree turning yellow?
Salt can dehydrate...</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 15:31:25 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What happens if a linden tree is left untreated?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-happens-if-a-linden-tree-is-left-untreated.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-happens-if-a-linden-tree-is-left-untreated.html</guid><description>What happens if a linden tree is left untreated?
These spots are mostly visible near the tip of the leaf As the infection spreads, leaves die and fall from the tree. Trees which are infected severely will experience premature defoliation, which weakens the tree. If it is left untreated, the tree wil...</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 15:30:56 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Do alliums need to be pre chilled?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/do-alliums-need-to-be-pre-chilled.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/do-alliums-need-to-be-pre-chilled.html</guid><description>Do alliums need to be pre chilled?
Here are some less familiar “no chill” bulbs for sunny areas in your garden: Alliums are ornamental cousins of onions that aren’t usually bothered by animals. Snowflake (leucojum) has dainty white drooping flowers similar to snowdrops (galanthus), but this bulb hol...</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 15:23:57 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How do you take care of a Japanese black pine tree?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-do-you-take-care-of-a-japanese-black-pine-tree.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-do-you-take-care-of-a-japanese-black-pine-tree.html</guid><description>How do you take care of a Japanese black pine tree?
In partial shade, the needles will be lighter than a tree grown in full sun. Water it regularly but let the soil dry out to the touch between watering. In a container, Japanese black pine needs more frequent fertilizing, about every two weeks durin...</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 15:22:30 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How long does it take for a dwarf weeping willow tree to grow?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-long-does-it-take-for-a-dwarf-weeping-willow-tree-to-grow.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-long-does-it-take-for-a-dwarf-weeping-willow-tree-to-grow.html</guid><description>How long does it take for a dwarf weeping willow tree to grow?
It grows to a maximum height of 30 to 50 feet with an equal spread, giving it a rounded shape, and can reach full growth in as soon as 15 years. Its quickly growing roots can be invasive, however, so take care not to plant weeping willow...</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 15:22:06 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How do you say thank you for your efforts?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-do-you-say-thank-you-for-your-efforts.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-do-you-say-thank-you-for-your-efforts.html</guid><description>How do you say thank you for your efforts?
Work-related thank you
I wanted to thank you for helping me today.
Thank you so much for your assistance.
I sincerely appreciate your help with the project today.
Thank you for being a valuable member of our team.
Thanks for helping me accomplish my goal.
...</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 15:15:30 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How many times do you spray an apple tree?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-many-times-do-you-spray-an-apple-tree.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-many-times-do-you-spray-an-apple-tree.html</guid><description>How many times do you spray an apple tree?
Controls pests on contact. Pests must be present for spray to be effective. Application: Follow the label. Apply as directed, every 10 days, up to 6 times per season (max) as needed.
Why do apple trees need to be sprayed?
Answer: The main objective in spray...</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 15:12:35 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Why are the leaves on my areca palm tree turning brown?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/why-are-the-leaves-on-my-areca-palm-tree-turning-brown.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/why-are-the-leaves-on-my-areca-palm-tree-turning-brown.html</guid><description>Why are the leaves on my areca palm tree turning brown?
You need to make sure water drains very well. I have an Areca palm plant. The stems of new shoots are covered in a brown substance, not so much on the leaves but on the stems. The new leaves that are blooming have a sticky, really shiny surface...</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 14:57:51 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How long does a white willow tree live?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-long-does-a-white-willow-tree-live.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-long-does-a-white-willow-tree-live.html</guid><description>How long does a white willow tree live?
The maximum average lifespan is 50 years, although in ideal conditions, a weeping willow may live as long as 75 years.
How can you tell if a weeping willow tree is dead?
Green and yellowish colors indicate a living tree, while you will find shades of brown, or...</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 14:53:03 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What are the steps to installing an inground pool?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-are-the-steps-to-installing-an-inground-pool.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-are-the-steps-to-installing-an-inground-pool.html</guid><description>What are the steps to installing an inground pool?
A typical Vinyl Inground Pool installation will follow the process detailed below:
Permitting. Before any site work can begin, a building permit must be received and posted at the job site.
Wall Installation.
Pouring the Collar.
Backfilling and ...</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 14:52:36 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Why is my flowering cherry not flowering?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/why-is-my-flowering-cherry-not-flowering.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/why-is-my-flowering-cherry-not-flowering.html</guid><description>Why is my flowering cherry not flowering?
Reasons why a flowering cherry tree may not blossom include a lack of sunlight, late damaging frosts or a warm winter as cherry trees need a certain amount of time in near freezing temperatures during their dormancy.
How do you get a cherry tree to bloom?
In...</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 14:45:47 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Does Pieris need a lot of water?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/does-pieris-need-a-lot-of-water.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/does-pieris-need-a-lot-of-water.html</guid><description>Does Pieris need a lot of water?
Planting out your Pieris Keeping the soil moist will help your Japonica to grow at its best. We also recommend fertilising the plant in winter to ensure it gets all the nutrients it needs over winter.
Can Pieris tolerate the sun?
Pieris shrubs grow and flower best wh...</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 14:45:18 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Why is my pear tree not growing leaves?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/why-is-my-pear-tree-not-growing-leaves.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/why-is-my-pear-tree-not-growing-leaves.html</guid><description>Why is my pear tree not growing leaves?
If your pear tree has no leaves at all, it might be dormant or dead. A pear tree not leafing out is normal in winter. Pear trees are deciduous and lose their leaves in winter, but should start producing leaves again in spring. If spring has come and gone and y...</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 14:34:51 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Do magnolias come back every year?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/do-magnolias-come-back-every-year.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/do-magnolias-come-back-every-year.html</guid><description>Do magnolias come back every year?
Yes, magnolia trees can bloom twice a year, but it is not common. Some varieties can bloom once in early spring and once in late summer. Chinese or Saucer Magnolia (Magnolia x soulangeana) varieties are the ones that most often bloom twice.
How old are magnolia pla...</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 14:34:23 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How many species of Flame Trees are there in Australia?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-many-species-of-flame-trees-are-there-in-australia.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-many-species-of-flame-trees-are-there-in-australia.html</guid><description>How many species of Flame Trees are there in Australia?
It is notable for its trunk, shaped rather like a skittle, with green bark (which turns grey in older specimens) and has a rounded leaf canopy. There are more than 30 species in the genus in Australia which include the Illawarra flame tree ( B....</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 14:29:40 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Is English walnut self-fertile?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/is-english-walnut-self-fertile.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/is-english-walnut-self-fertile.html</guid><description>Is English walnut self-fertile?
Partially self-fertile but crops better if cross-pollinated.
How long does it take for a walnut tree to bear fruit?
A black walnut tree is easy to grow from a nut. But to grow and produce nuts takes eight to 10 years. Squirrels help bury more walnuts on the property...</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 14:28:13 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What causes ficus trees to drop leaves?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-causes-ficus-trees-to-drop-leaves.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-causes-ficus-trees-to-drop-leaves.html</guid><description>What causes ficus trees to drop leaves?
Change in environment – The most common cause for dropping ficus leaves is that its environment has changed. Incorrect watering – Under watering or over watering both can cause a ficus tree to lose leaves. An improperly watered ficus tree may have yellowing le...</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 14:23:35 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How often should you water a newly planted maple tree?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-often-should-you-water-a-newly-planted-maple-tree.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-often-should-you-water-a-newly-planted-maple-tree.html</guid><description>How often should you water a newly planted maple tree?
General New Tree Water Requirements Following a deep watering at planting time, a new maple tree requires one to two watering session per week for its establishment.
Can you move a newly planted tree?
Make sure the tree or shrub is a manageabl...</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 14:23:05 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What is killing wild cherry trees?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-is-killing-wild-cherry-trees.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-is-killing-wild-cherry-trees.html</guid><description>What is killing wild cherry trees?
A lot of Black cherry (Prunus Serotina) are dying as a result of Black Knot, a type of disease that creates a bulge on branches, and the eastern tent catapillar can also cause mortal injury to black cherry trees. The most common disease is Cherry Leaf Spot.
Why are...</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 14:18:45 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How long do Bosc pear trees live?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-long-do-bosc-pear-trees-live.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-long-do-bosc-pear-trees-live.html</guid><description>How long do Bosc pear trees live?
You will want to plant the Bosc Pear. The fruit of this luscious tree is ready for harvest after the Autumn Equinox, giving it the nickname ‘Winter Pear’. Its ‘Fall Harvest’ will add a special dimension to your landscape and properly cared for, this hardy tree will ...</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 14:10:58 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How long does it take for a common persimmon tree to produce fruit?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-long-does-it-take-for-a-common-persimmon-tree-to-produce-fruit.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-long-does-it-take-for-a-common-persimmon-tree-to-produce-fruit.html</guid><description>How long does it take for a common persimmon tree to produce fruit?
Persimmon Tree Has No Flowers Oriental persimmons bloom after five years but do not bear fruit until after seven years. Grafted trees bloom within two to three years. American persimmon may take several years to blossom and still no...</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 14:07:55 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Why are there so many trees in my yard?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/why-are-there-so-many-trees-in-my-yard.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/why-are-there-so-many-trees-in-my-yard.html</guid><description>Why are there so many trees in my yard?
There could be a root problem Big trees are old trees—and old trees often have wandering roots. As they go hunting for water and nutrients, roots expand and grow, causing problems throughout the surrounding property.
Are there problems with buying a big tree?
...</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 14:05:28 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Do willow trees attract bugs?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/do-willow-trees-attract-bugs.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/do-willow-trees-attract-bugs.html</guid><description>Do willow trees attract bugs?
Pests. Weeping willow trees are a host to an array of insects, including scale, caterpillars, borers and aphids. The weeping willow canopy does not attract bird wildlife, leaving these bugs to breed and multiply. Borers can cause the tree to become yellow and lose leave...</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 13:56:42 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What causes needle drop on spruce trees?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-causes-needle-drop-on-spruce-trees.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-causes-needle-drop-on-spruce-trees.html</guid><description>What causes needle drop on spruce trees?
The most common cause for needle drop is simply natural causes. Needles will stay on a spruce tree for 2-3 years before dropping, typically from the inside of the tree and on older branches. Cytospora canker is expressed through dead areas, known as cankers, ...</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 13:52:03 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How big do flowering cherry trees get?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-big-do-flowering-cherry-trees-get.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-big-do-flowering-cherry-trees-get.html</guid><description>How big do flowering cherry trees get?
15 to 30 feet high
Flowering Cherry Trees can grow anywhere from 15 to 30 feet high with a canopy just as wide, so choose a location that can support the tree’s mature size.
Are flowering cherry trees messy?
The Cherry Blossom Tree includes several varieties; h...</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 13:51:04 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What damage did the 2012 Hurricane Sandy cause?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-damage-did-the-2012-hurricane-sandy-cause.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-damage-did-the-2012-hurricane-sandy-cause.html</guid><description>What damage did the 2012 Hurricane Sandy cause?
$70.2 billion
Hear this out loudPauseAlso called Superstorm Sandy, it caused $70.2 billion worth of damage, left 8.5 million people without power, destroyed 650,000 homes, and was responsible for the deaths of at least 72 Americans.
How many trees did ...</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 13:49:28 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How tall does mountain ash grow?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-tall-does-mountain-ash-grow.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-tall-does-mountain-ash-grow.html</guid><description>How tall does mountain ash grow?
How to care for mountain ash
Flowering season(s)
Spring
Soil moisture
Moist but well-drained
Ultimate height
Up to 10m (33ft), depending on species and variety
Ultimate spread
Up to 8m (26ft) depending on variety
Time to ultimate height
20-30 years
What i...</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 13:42:21 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What to do with hibiscus when it gets cold?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-to-do-with-hibiscus-when-it-gets-cold.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/what-to-do-with-hibiscus-when-it-gets-cold.html</guid><description>What to do with hibiscus when it gets cold?
If a freeze catches you by surprise and your hibiscus are uncovered outside, turn sprinklers on them and leave them on all through the freezing night. Turn the water on high enough that it will sprinkle each whole hibiscus plant and really soak the whole p...</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 13:33:40 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Is natural non toxic?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/is-natural-non-toxic.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/is-natural-non-toxic.html</guid><description>Is natural non toxic?
Natural: “Legally, this means nothing—it’s a completely unregulated term and should be thought of as pure marketing,” says Grigore. Non-Toxic: “This is a newer designation, also mostly marketing,” says Grigore.
What are non toxic items?
10 Affordable Non-Toxic Products That R...</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 13:28:42 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Are oak trees bad for pools?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/are-oak-trees-bad-for-pools.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/are-oak-trees-bad-for-pools.html</guid><description>Are oak trees bad for pools?
In addition to large deris from this tree, Oak trees grow large and can have a wide base over time. These trees also have a large and aggressive root system that can damage drainage and plumbing around your pool.
How deep are live oak tree roots?
Most oak tree roots lie ...</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 13:16:19 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Is it good to live in Atlanta GA?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/is-it-good-to-live-in-atlanta-ga.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/is-it-good-to-live-in-atlanta-ga.html</guid><description>Is it good to live in Atlanta GA?
Atlanta has been revitalizing many previously declining neighborhoods across the area. This has resulted in the good, like the Ponce City Market, an old warehouse-turned-mixed-use development in the Old Fourth Ward, and the bad – an increased cost of living.
Are the...</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 13:15:56 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Are spruce trees slow growing?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/are-spruce-trees-slow-growing.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/are-spruce-trees-slow-growing.html</guid><description>Are spruce trees slow growing?
Spruces. Many spruce varieties are slow growing. Picea omorika, or the Serbian spruce, is a slow-growing, attractive specimen tree, reaching an eventual height between 50 and 60 feet. The Black Hills spruce, Picea glauca, grows up to 40 feet in a pyramidal shape.
What ...</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 13:14:43 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How long does it take for a live oak tree to mature?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-long-does-it-take-for-a-live-oak-tree-to-mature.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-long-does-it-take-for-a-live-oak-tree-to-mature.html</guid><description>How long does it take for a live oak tree to mature?
75 years
Live oak usually matures in 75 years or less, if grown in optimal conditions.
Will a freeze kill a live oak tree?
No! Even if its leaves brown after a freeze, the live oak will probably recover. Live oaks generally have a leaf exchange in...</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 13:06:46 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How much does it cost to remove an oak tree in California?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-much-does-it-cost-to-remove-an-oak-tree-in-california.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-much-does-it-cost-to-remove-an-oak-tree-in-california.html</guid><description>How much does it cost to remove an oak tree in California?
California and other states ban the removal of oak trees unless they pose a safety or health risk. It will cost approximately $950 to remove and oak tree that’s 80’ tall and 26’ wide, weighing 3.9 tons.
What’s the item ID for the oak log?
Yo...</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 13:02:43 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Do live oaks grow in Charlotte NC?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/do-live-oaks-grow-in-charlotte-nc.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/do-live-oaks-grow-in-charlotte-nc.html</guid><description>Do live oaks grow in Charlotte NC?
Angel Oak is a Southern live oak located in Angel Oak Park on Johns Island near Charleston, South Carolina. The tree is approximately 500 years old. This image was taken back in 2016. Fittingly, the City of Charlotte has a long history of growing large, maturing tr...</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 13:02:42 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How to identify the parts of a book?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-to-identify-the-parts-of-a-book.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/how-to-identify-the-parts-of-a-book.html</guid><description>How to identify the parts of a book?
Ask them if they know any parts of a book off the top of their head, and jot them down on the whiteboard. Play a quick game of Around The Room by saying the name of an item and having students find and touch the item (e.g. “Find a pencil”).
How to describe the di...</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 13:00:21 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Is red sunset maple A good tree?</title><link>https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/is-red-sunset-maple-a-good-tree.html</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://vault.crisfranklin.com.br/is-red-sunset-maple-a-good-tree.html</guid><description>Is red sunset maple A good tree?
Red Sunset Maple Trees have a nice pyramidal form and over time they start to round on the top. The leaves turn orange-red in the fall and make this maple one of the best trees for fall color. The Red Sunset Maple is one of the first trees to start turning color.
Is ...</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 12:46:58 +0000</pubDate></item><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></channel></rss>