More on choosing the correct tree for different applications.

• Palo Brea is great for shade in the desert.
• Why our trees are low to the ground……
• Why we have smaller leaves.
• How photosynthesis is different in the hot Arizona climate.
• What do you do if you’ve moved into a new home with dangerous or improperly placed trees.

• Proper placement of irrigation for trees as they grow and expand.

Caller:

• Dave – He’s trying to repair a eucalyptus tree that was improperly trimmed. It fell over and damaged the nearby fence and the neighbors property. They were just doing what the homeowner wanted, but didn’t take the overall tree structure into consideration.

Recommendation – It sounds like they were “Going G.A.G.A” (Going Against Good Advice)  The best advice…use qualified arborists!

• Elizabeth – She has a large palo verde that is leaning on another palo verde. The large roots are pulling out and she’s wondering if there is a way to stake the tree to salvage it?

Recommendation – There are times that you can repair it, but there are factors that will determine if it can survive. (Are the roots dried out? Why did it fall?, Is it worth stabalizing for several years?)

• Jack – Is an oleander a tree? How tall does it grow?

Recommendation – Nope! It’s actually a bush, but can be trimmed like a tree though and can grow up to 20-25 feet. (John gives more additional tips and warnings about planting them)

• Jane – She heard John say “side trimming” and she wanted to know what that meant.

Recommendation – It is trimming back the heavier branches on the sides to grow taller.

John talks about his classes and partnership with the Desert Botanical Gardens.

Callers:

• Becky – When should she “stress” her citrus trees, so they produce fruit. She hasn’t seen fruit in 5 years.

Recommendation – John isn’t a big believer in “stressing” trees to produce fruit. He would check the cultural conditions and what’s causing the issue. Some citrus trees just don’t produce very much fruit. Correct irrigation and fertilizing is the most important key.

• John talks about some of his preferences with fertilizing different types of trees.
• Transplanting a saqo palm is possible for transport! (They’re high $ plants, so save them if you can)

If you have questions for John, contact Integrity Tree Service!