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    Extreme Heat in the Midwest

    Here in the St. Louis area we are going to be experiencing a period of extreme heat in the 100s (106 tomorrow) for the foreseeable future. Can anyone give me a list, specific trees, etc. that should be protected and how would you do that? I have: Ficus, Benjamina, Willow Leaf, Retusa...
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    Par boiled Rice Husks/Hulls

    I've practically given up trying to find usable pine/fir bark for use in my soil mix, but did find par boiled rice husks in a usable form. I hear they don't break down as quickly as pine bark but do have excellent water retention characteristics. Here is a breakdown: PBH (Parboiled...
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    Procumbens Nana-Best mix for repot using what I have

    Could anyone please recommend the best mix, and percentages, for repotting using the materials I have available: Turface Haydite Granigrit- Growers Grade Soil Perfector- Naturally derived ceramic mineral that is durable and lightweight containing thousands of storage spaces that hold the...
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    Adonsonia Digitata-Bringing out of dormancy

    Hello All~ I have a baobob that I want to bring in to the greenhouse to give it a head start on the growing season. Does anyone have an idea as to when I should start watering and feeding it? Thanks in advance for your replies
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    Brazilian Rain Tree Goo

    Hello All~ I was working with my BRT this morning and noticed this gel like substance on the branches. I peeled all of it off and it brought small pieces of bark with it. The "Gel" actually looks like some sort of egg (second picture) Has anyone seen this before and if so what is it and...
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    Cork bark oaks for trade??

    Anyone interested in trading some American-Korean Hornbeams, Japanese Larches, Cedar Elms, Podocarpus (Maki, Dwarf Pringles) ??? for some Cork Bark Oaks?? Let me know!!
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    Willow Leaf Ficus Cuttings--Why Can't I

    Man, I have gotten cuttings going from every other Ficus species there is Benji, Retusa etc. but just can't seem to get Willow Leaf cuttings to survive. I've tried water, perlite, turface, sand, a mixture of bonsai soils, succulent mix, etc. and can't seem to find a good medium. I've tried...
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    Avoid eBay seller grbonsaipr

    I ordered a Buttonwood from this guy on 11/10/2010 and paid for it the same day through PAYPAL. I contacted the seller concerned that the weather here was getting kind of cold so he agreed that it would be sent the following Monday, 11/16/2010 in an insulator box. When I contacted him to ask if...
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    Stumping

    I discovered a little helper on one of my Bald Cypress projects today. Don't know what portion of the project he's taking but I appreciate the help ;)
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    Mugo Pine-Styling, repotting, etc.

    Hello All~ I acquired this large, old Mugo Pine from a nursery trip yesterday for a ridiculous price (Free). It was buy one get one free. I think it has potential. Any suggestions, virts, must do's etc are greatly welcome. Thanks in advance
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    Elm ID and Direction

    Hello All~ I acquired this elm tree and would like to know of anyone can ID it and give some initial suggestions on styling and growing it out. (Sorry for the blurring, can't find my REAL camera) Incidentally, the soil was what I had on hand to collect it so no wise cracks please:)...
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    White Pine Stock

    Hi All~ I acquired this small white pine stock from a local nursery here am am trying to grow it out. Problem is, due to the soil and the weather the needles are turning a bit yellow. The tree is constantly borderline wet (nursery standard mix) and it has been extremely hot here I would like...
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    English Oak Direction

    I acquired this English Oak recently and would like to invite suggestions as to where to go from here. It needs some branching on the back side of the tree for balance. Right now, it only has one small branch coming from near the bottom of the tree. Picture #2 shows this in the left hand...
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    Layer Separation=Major Pruning?

    Just trying to collect a little information. When one separates an air layering, is it best to give the branches and leaves a hard pruning before potting it up? The tree in particular this time, would be a Bloodgood Jap Maple, however would appreciate thoughts on any other species as well...
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    Summer Chocolate Mimosa Cuttings

    From what I understand about these trees, propagation is primarily from cuttings taken in late winter, or from trying to root the offsets. I have tried both ways and neither seem to work Has anyone here had any experience trying to root cuttings from these? If so, did you take the cuttings in...
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    Tamarack-American Larch

    Has anyone had experience growing these in Zone 6A (around St. Louis MO) If so, what sort of soil mix do you use and where do you located the tree (i.e shade, part shade, etc.) I've been told that our summers are too hot for them, but the trees are beautiful and I'd like to give one a...
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    American Hornbeam??

    I have these growing in my yard and the leaves look like n American Hornbeam leaf. Can anyone tell me what this is?? Thank you in advance
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    American Elms??

    I have these growing all over my property. Can someone please confirm these are American Elms?? And if not what are they?? Thank you in advance.
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    Oak Sticks in a Pot

    I have a bunch of oaks that came up in the yard last year and this year. Can anyone give me direction on how to prune them to encourage branching and trunk thickness?? I think these are Pin and Willow oaks. Thanks in advance.
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    Flowering Plum??

    Made a trip to the local nursery and found a promising (at least I think so) flowering plum for bonsai styling. I have included one picture of the tree and two views of the trunk. Would appreciate verification of the tree and any ideas on how to proceed. Thanks in advance.
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    Trash or Tree??

    Pulled this out of the same fence row. Don't have a clue as to what it is. Been searching for about an hour Anyone have a clue?? Thanks in advance.
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    Can Someone ID This Tree Please?

    I pulled this from a fence row yesterday. Does anyone have an idea what it is? Sorry about the second picture. Was trying to show the trunk and bark. Anyone have any familiarity with Willow or Laurel oak? I have a few on the property and the leaves kinda look like willow oak...
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    Bald Cypress Air Layer??

    I purchased the Bald Cypress last year with the intention of air-layering it. I'm thinking of 1/3 the the way from the roots for the layer and would appreciate and and all comments/suggestions. The tree seems to be healthy with buds popping throughout the trunk and branches. [/url][/IMG]...
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    Tree ID Please

    Found this for 10 cents and thought about growing out. Can anyone identify please?
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    Crepe Mrytle--Prune and repot now or spring

    Hello All~ I got a pretty good deal on a Dwarf Raspberry Dazzle-Dwarf My question should I wait till spring for re-pot and pruning or do it now? I'm in St. Louis MO, Zone 6a/5b Thank you in advance
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