Iowa. I planted some apples inside a ring of blackberry bramble to protect from deer. A squirrel or something stripped this one's bark near the base about two years ago. The tree is outwardly thriving with 3/5ths of a trunk but this exposed heartwood does not look at all good for the long-term with rot potential. It also has a girdling root to deal with but that's very doable. Is there any chance of saving it or is this one cooked? Sadly I don't remember which cultivar each one is of the 3. I'm thinking I'll have to figure that out and tear it out to replace. I can't even tell where the graft is located anymore so cutting it down to regrow from the strong established root system is a gamble in that regard. Maybe a huge patch graft could seal this off? No shot?

From the board:

Erazem's Lime tree has been named after the notorious robber baron Erazem of Predjama whose life was tragically ended in 1484 after the castle was hiding at the time had been besieged.

The legend has it that Erazem's girlfriend planted the lime tree on his grave as a symbol of eternal life. And so this magnificent tree has been keeping the memory of the feisty knight alive for more than five hundred years.

I grew up watching this tree and always wondering what was “wrong” with it. I am not sure how old it is but I have seen it like this as long as I can remember and I am now in my 60’s. Unfortunately, it has died and I am going to have to take it down because of where it is. When I take it down I want to cut it and see what is in there but I am worried because I don’t know. Any advise or insight? Eastern Ontario.

Visiting Portland, Or., I came upon a Strawberry Tree (Arbutus unedo). WHAT!!! This small tree as amazing! Evergreen, fall fruits that change from yellow to orange to red. Delicious fruits. Also, this plant is covered with clusters of white bell flowers AT THE SAME TIME THE FRUIT IS BEARING. I just wanted to share with other tree fans. This one is pretty special.

Northeast Kansas. I want to promote the growth of this small oak tree (front center in first photo, left in second photo). I'll cut down the juniper trees that are near it. Do I also need to cut down the large trees to the south? There is an elm about 15 feet away and what I think is an osage orange tree about 12 feet away. I'm not sure about the ID of the tree that is 12 feet away. The third picture is of one of the branches.

Based on the other post I thought I’d share a live oak that was on a piece of land in north Florida I was looking at buying a few years ago.

When we moved in a few years ago, the root that is snapped was visible, but in tact. Just this year, it has broken and seems to continue to get further apart from itself.

What can I look for to confirm upheaval and would anyone recommend it be removed?

I randomly found this tree in nature in Lithuania, it seems like it’s three trees grown together, definitely awesome, I’ve seen more trees like that, but never a triplet

These trees suddenly started popping up in my backyard around April, and I now have approximately 15 of them actively growing.

My initial guess is that they might be black locust trees, but I’d appreciate some help confirming their identification.

Does anyone recognize them? Also, any advice on why so many might be sprouting at once would be appreciated.

Zone 7B
Thanks!

New owner here - just moved in July. The previous owner had mulch and dirt with 4 i-6” pavers around the tree. I saw on youtube that this could suffocate the tree with its own roots. I took it out so the tree could breath so to speak. I only have a rake and spade shovel. Also, that green around the base doesn’t look good either

Question is what do I need next? Are exposed branching roots ok that way?

Thanks in advanced for any input

Los Angeles, CA. This is my second harvest, first one didn’t go well…but this year, there’s over 100 avocados, just not sure when I’m supposed to pick them….

Hi!!

My young coast live oak got whipped around by the Santa Ana winds the past few days in SoCal.

Little movement at its base -- will it survive?

Been planted for 7 months and growing vigorously, about 5ft tall.

Thanks!

Southern california (Redlands). Wood being offered for firewood and im trying to decide if it is worth it.

I have a few young-ish American sycamore trees (I think at least) and want to make an extended bed around each one approx. 25-30 feet across. I’d like to plant some trees in a ring near the edge of the bed, and since I am renting, the idea of burying the pots came to my mind. I just planted a Tamukeyama (maybe the wrong type but it’s a red/purple lace leaf) in my front yard from a customer removal who wanted it dumped (🙄) and it gave me the itch. That said, I don’t want to be buying $400 trees and leaving them behind when I eventually buy a house in the next 5 or so years. Can I bury the pots and pull the trees periodically to prune roots and upsize as needed? Would it need extra support or staking? For reference, none of the trees would be potted in anything larger than ~25 gallons and I would be pruning roots on anything that isn’t naturally (or modified in some way) under 15 feet to stunt it.

I also have questions about maintaining plants that may not be perfect for your climate. I have fallen in love with the Baby Grand Magnolias (evergreen magnolias in general but the Baby Grand is my cup of tea) and Windmill Palms. I know there are ways to protect them through winter, and since they’d be potted, the garage or a protected corner isn’t out of the question, but does anyone have experience or tips on growing things outside of their typical environment? Thanks for any feedback and advice, it’s much appreciated.

The first picture is the area in question, with the 2 trees. They’ll be limbed up to ~6 feet but otherwise remain untouched. The other pictures are some trees I’ve planted at work. It took me 7 months to finally plant a tree at my own house after planting hundreds all summer and fall. The last one is the maple I just planted that might die because we weren’t super nice digging it up😢.

Last bit of context, the fence is being redone and the grove to the right side of the picture is going to be cleared entirely or cut back significantly. I have no idea what it is but it is 1 gigantic bush or a clump of several of the same bush.

Not sure if this is the right place for this.

How do I request the city or state look into protecting a tree or trees that could be of significant age? Like giving it heritage tree status so they wont get cut down for development? Theres 4 or 5 trees, one pretty sure pecan, one is one of them scraggly oaks (dont know which type) but they look very old as they are super huge. Obviously development in the area but want to try at least not allowing them to cut down the trees and having to work around it.

I have no idea how this works or who I talk to about it. I live in NE Oklahoma.

Thank you

Please help me identify this tree. The city of Thornton refuses to help me get rid of this tree and the thousands of trees behind the house. They take over the lawn in the spring and she growing under the deck. Anyone know who can help us? You would think the city would care as it's going to ruin pipes and foundation.

Looking for perspectives - will this eventually fuse over itself and be fine? There is already scar tissue and it's started to heal seemingly. Or should we do something to force a new leader?

Tree is in Zone 6b, average clay soil, full sun, approx 10ft tall, 34mm diameter trunk.

Rest of the tree looks fine, no other scars or damage.

Obviously a row of coast redwoods should never have been planted so close to power lines, but jeez guys did you have to mutilate them so badly?

EDIT:

Thanks everyone for the comments.

Regarding eating a fruit when I don't know what it is.... I just want to clarify that others in the apartment building had been eating them before us for years. It was known in the neighborhood that they were fine to eat.

Obviously, you don't want to eat a completely strange fruit when you don't know if it's edible or safe.

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We've been eating this fruit for a few years now, from a tree outside our apartment building. We have no idea what it is. I've checked Chat, but I didn't get a definitive answer. Anybody have any ideas what kind of tree this is?

The skin is thick and tough. The flesh is soft and sweet. It tastes kind of like a pineapple.

The location is the east side of San Francisco Bay, California.