Pruning Birch Trees

Organic additions to the soil can also be combined with a shot of chemical fertilizer for maximum effect. Many times, less expensive fertilizers are sold that contain only the major elements needed, but not the minor elements.

The lifespan of a paper birch in the wild is between 80 and 140 years. They are in the genera, which is the Latin word for “to shine,” and if you have a birch tree in your yard, you may agree that the tree seems to have a glow.

Take care of the easy stuff first by removing side shoots and suckers as necessary. Unfortunately, they aren't known for their long lifespan. Removing more than twenty-five percent of the canopy of a tree at one time weakens it and may be fatal.Remove...

They also attract a number of birds, including yellow bellied sap suckers, black-capped chickadees, tree sparrows and pine siskins.Here are a few uses of paper birch in the landscape:Grow them in groups in moist beds and borders.

Though they do best in moist conditions, they tolerate drier soil better than other birch trees do.These trees prefer full sun but will tolerate partial shade. If you don't, planting a river birch tree or two in your yard will make for an attractive specimen...

Injuries create entry points for insects and disease.Plant a weeping silver birch in an area where it is in scale with the rest of the landscape and where it has room to spread to its mature size.

Use a solution of rubbing alcohol and water to clean your tools and kill off any lingering diseases. Pruning not only helps you shape your trees and shrubs to a form of your liking, it also allows the plants to send out faster and healthier growth in...

Or better still, call them "la-ger-STREEM-ee-a."Before about 1960, hybridizers were working with only the initial genes available inWith some cultivars of crepe myrtle, you may be able to produce a second and maybe even a third round of flowering if you...

River Birches thrive in zones 3-9, from Minnesota to Florida.Birches in general fell into disfavor as some major birch forests in the Upper Midwest fell victim to the Bronze Birch Borer in the late 80's,but the River Birches are highly resistant to the...

This is something I had to learn because it was very important for the future of my trees. The cherries had more fruit than I expected as they were still too small to fruit fully like a mature tree.

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I have had some clump betula papyrifera in the past. This will be for planting at my home. Looking for white bark birch trees, clump or single, not to tall (approx 30 feet or less), birch borer resistent.

Some trees are up to 4 inches in diameter, but most are 1 to 2 inches. Would be good for transplanting or for cutting into pieces for crafters. I have a stand of small birch trees that would be good for transplanting or for using for crafts.

If large pieces are to be removed they will first be secured with a specific rope passing through a pulley attached further up then going through a braking device such as a figure eight, a groundy will control the lowering by slowly releasing the rope,...

The True Temper Fruit Picker is ideal for efficient overhead picking of fresh fruit. A deep-seated basket securely holds the fruit as you continue picking, and an integrated cushion in the basket prevents the fruit from bruising.

The soft ergonomic TPC grip handles reduce frictions and stresses from cuttings. The tool cuts small stems and branches easily. Heavy duty anvil pruner weights 0.7 lb. Blades are made of SK5 Japanese steel which is very strong.

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Professional grade fiberglass telescoping pole for tree trimming. Package includes professional grade swivel pulley pruner with rope for tree trimming. Double locks ensure pole will not collapse, offering a secure connection at any length.

It can even help with placement of those hard-to-reach holiday decorations. The Wire and Limb Raiser by Jameson is a versatile multipurpose tool to help you avoid aerial obstacles.

Jameson's JA series pruners are manufactured for the professional arborist. The double pulley model provides addition leverage will pulling the pruner to make a cut. These heavy duty pruners have a 1.25 in.

Compound action tree pruner with a high-strength zinc alloy pruning head. Lightweight fiberglass pole telescopes with twist-lock adjustment. Diameter cutting capacity. Exclusive Powerglide rope pull system.

The ergonomic handles provides comfort on your hands. The strong and sharp blades cut small stems, branches quickly and easily. Heavy duty bypass pruner weights 0.7 lb. Blades are made of Japanese SK5 steel which is a high density material.

Sadly, very few nurseries grow their plants this way.Knowing this, and especially if you have a propensity for growing your own nursery stock, you can start yours in a root pruning container.

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