Do we still have an arborist in here?

[MixedBerryJam]

I seem to recall we did but I don’t remember who it was. If you’re still here, I saw this tree on my walk today (mid-Atlantic area). There were a bunch of trees with this “condition.” Is it a disease or some naturally occurring phenomenon? I’m not sure but I think all the trees with this “look” were the same species. Thanks.
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[TR]

treedimensional

[MixedBerryJam]

Oct 9, 2020 13:38:49 GMT -5 TR said:

treedimensional

Lol. So my guess of “bark-ne” is wrong?

My brother is not an arborist but is a champion googler and he found a link that says it’s harmless tumors.

[sometimesrunner]

Ohhhh, can I piggy back with a different tree-related question? We have a gigantic, gorgeous tree in our yard that really "makes" our yard, and I would be devastated if we lost it. Is there anything I need to do to care for it, or just leave it alone? It's some type of evergreen tree, if that helps.

[isabel]

Oct 9, 2020 14:50:03 GMT -5 sometimesrunner said:

Ohhhh, can I piggy back with a different tree-related question? We have a gigantic, gorgeous tree in our yard that really "makes" our yard, and I would be devastated if we lost it. Is there anything I need to do to care for it, or just leave it alone? It's some type of evergreen tree, if that helps.

If you live in a dry area, deep root watering is recommended because often trees can’t get enough water with the lack of rain.

We’re in Colorado and do it with some of our trees and bushes.

[sometimesrunner]

Oct 9, 2020 14:51:39 GMT -5 isabel said:

Oct 9, 2020 14:50:03 GMT -5 sometimesrunner said:

Ohhhh, can I piggy back with a different tree-related question? We have a gigantic, gorgeous tree in our yard that really "makes" our yard, and I would be devastated if we lost it. Is there anything I need to do to care for it, or just leave it alone? It's some type of evergreen tree, if that helps.

If you live in a dry area, deep root watering is recommended because often trees can’t get enough water with the lack of rain.

We’re in Colorado and do it with some of our trees and bushes.

Interesting. We're in eastern Nebraska, so I don't think it's particularly dry here. 

[MixedBerryJam]

Oct 9, 2020 14:27:52 GMT -5 MixedBerryJam said:

Oct 9, 2020 13:38:49 GMT -5 TR said:

treedimensional

Lol. So my guess of “bark-ne” is wrong?

My brother is not an arborist but is a champion googler and he found a link that says it’s harmless tumors.

Joke’s on me ... 3 hours later I realized you were paging treedimensional. I thought you were coming up with another punny name! Oof.

[treedimensional]

extension.umd.edu/hgic/topics/burls
Burls. Not quite tumors, but here's the low down.

[treedimensional]

Oct 9, 2020 14:50:03 GMT -5 sometimesrunner said:

Ohhhh, can I piggy back with a different tree-related question? We have a gigantic, gorgeous tree in our yard that really "makes" our yard, and I would be devastated if we lost it. Is there anything I need to do to care for it, or just leave it alone? It's some type of evergreen tree, if that helps.

Watering in drought is great advice. I'd love to see pics of your tree!

[MixedBerryJam]

Oct 9, 2020 16:33:55 GMT -5 treedimensional said:

extension.umd.edu/hgic/topics/burls
Burls. Not quite tumors, but here's the low down.

Thank you! I love the look of burled wood (meaning as a finish on a piece of furniture). I had no idea this is where that comes from!

[basilosaurus]

I actually knew something! I've always loved burled furniture/accessories. Who knew taking botany all those years ago would come in handy besides when we brewed porter?! I still have an extremely brown thumb. Thank goodness it was not my responsibility to care for our experiments in the greenhouse since we weren't there often enough.

[ohgillian]

I don't know if this is now an "ask anything tree thread." I have a row of Green Giant Arborvitea, maybe 5 years old. One is turning orange and the others aren't. Should I call my tree person to come take a look and see if there's a problem?

[treedimensional]

Oct 10, 2020 10:36:35 GMT -5 ohgillian said:

I don't know if this is now an "ask anything tree thread." I have a row of Green Giant Arborvitea, maybe 5 years old. One is turning orange and the others aren't. Should I call my tree person to come take a look and see if there's a problem?

Yes, but it really depends on your tree person's educational background. 
Try going online and locating your local extension office. They will normally list the agents, and provide a brief CV/bio. One of our locals agents holds a PhD in plant pathology, so sometimes you hit pay dirt. 
Otherwise, look here: www.treesaregood.org/findanarborist

[ohgillian]

Oct 11, 2020 7:09:29 GMT -5 treedimensional said:

Oct 10, 2020 10:36:35 GMT -5 ohgillian said:

I don't know if this is now an "ask anything tree thread." I have a row of Green Giant Arborvitea, maybe 5 years old. One is turning orange and the others aren't. Should I call my tree person to come take a look and see if there's a problem?

Yes, but it really depends on your tree person's educational background. 
Try going online and locating your local extension office. They will normally list the agents, and provide a brief CV/bio. One of our locals agents holds a PhD in plant pathology, so sometimes you hit pay dirt. 
Otherwise, look here: www.treesaregood.org/findanarborist

Thanks so much! I'm familiar with our extension and I'll look at background like you mentioned. I hadn't thought of contacting them.

[sometimesrunner]

treedimensional , hopefully this works! I think I may have oversold my tree a bit, but we love it! For reference, my H is 6'4".

imgur.com/a/WVUh8AW

Edit: How do I post the photo here? I'm supposed to delete something from the text below, correct?


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[MixedBerryJam]

Oct 12, 2020 9:33:56 GMT -5 sometimesrunner said:

treedimensional , hopefully this works! I think I may have oversold my tree a bit, ...>

That tree is gorgeous. If anything you UNDERsold it. I hope you didn’t hurt its feelings!

[sometimesrunner]

Oct 12, 2020 9:51:34 GMT -5 MixedBerryJam said:

Oct 12, 2020 9:33:56 GMT -5 sometimesrunner said:

treedimensional , hopefully this works! I think I may have oversold my tree a bit, ...>

That tree is gorgeous. If anything you UNDERsold it. I hope you didn’t hurt it’s feelings!

Thank you! I agree that it is gorgeous, but it looks so much better in person, so I was afraid people would think I was nutty. 

[ohgillian]

Wow, what kind of tree is that? sometimesrunner, treedimensional,

[sometimesrunner]

Oct 12, 2020 9:57:46 GMT -5 ohgillian said:

Wow, what kind of tree is that? sometimesrunner , treedimensional ,

Maybe a Blue Spruce? 

[treedimensional]

Oct 12, 2020 10:02:24 GMT -5 sometimesrunner said:

Oct 12, 2020 9:57:46 GMT -5 ohgillian said:

Wow, what kind of tree is that? sometimesrunner , treedimensional ,

Maybe a Blue Spruce? 

I agree, it's a spruce.