At Christmas time the 20-foot-high Foster’s holly at the back of my lot looked beautiful. Therefore, I was astonished when, three weeks ago, I looked at the tree and noticed that almost half the crown was dead. I am trying to determine the cause of the damage, prospects for recovery and, if the tree needs [...]
Those who care about trees will find advice on pruning and related topics in The National Arbor Day Foundation’s free booklet, “How To Prune Young Shade Trees.” From pruning in the early years of a tree’s life, to learning how to strengthen trees by removing branches, this illustrated, easy-to-follow guide offers timely and practical tips.
“How [...]
By : Jack Ruttle
If you didn’t remove the old canes right after they fruited last summer, take those out first. Then thin the canes that will bear this season’s crop. Prune out all the smaller ones, leaving fruiting canes four to six inches apart in a bed that’s about a foot wide.
Next, you can shorten [...]
Cultivars of Japanese Barberry: There are many cultivars available. Some of the more common ones are:
* Var. atropurpurea – The leaves assume reddish to purplish shades. The yellow flowers are tinged with purple, but the fruits are the same bright red as those of the species.
* Var. [...]
Japanese Barberry: Japanese barberry (Berberis thunbergii) is the most popular landscape barberry. Many cultivars are available. It grows from 3 to 6 feet tall and 4 to 7 feet wide, depending on the cultivar. The shrub is medium to very dense with many thorns. The leaves are bright green in summer, changing to orange, scarlet [...]
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