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    Brandon Elm tree problem?

    Ron, Would a tree defoliate if it had too much moisture or is this most likely lack of moisture at the root ball?
    Post by: Curtis Riess, Jul 26, 2012 in forum: Outdoor Gardening in the Pacific Northwest
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    Brandon Elm tree problem?

    It has dropped quite a few leaves, I hope that you are right and that is all it is. Quite a beautifull tree and I would hate to lose it. Cheers,...
    Post by: Curtis Riess, Jul 25, 2012 in forum: Outdoor Gardening in the Pacific Northwest
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    Brandon Elm tree problem?

    Thanks for the reply, the tree came in a 10 gallon pot and it was quite wet weather when it was planted. Noticed today that there is a lot of...
    Post by: Curtis Riess, Jul 23, 2012 in forum: Outdoor Gardening in the Pacific Northwest
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    Brandon Elm tree problem?

    I have a Brandon Elm tree that I planted in September of last year, it was about 10 feet. This spring it had lots of buds and leaved out with the...
    Thread by: Curtis Riess, Jul 22, 2012, 7 replies, in forum: Outdoor Gardening in the Pacific Northwest
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    Evergreen shrubs for privacy

    Thanks Ron, I appreciate the expertise.
    Post by: Curtis Riess, Feb 11, 2012 in forum: Outdoor Gardening in the Pacific Northwest
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    Evergreen shrubs for privacy

    I have a question for you Ron, I noticed that the Nursery down the road from me has two good looking camellias on sale, Pink Yuletide and Kramer's...
    Post by: Curtis Riess, Feb 11, 2012 in forum: Outdoor Gardening in the Pacific Northwest
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    Evergreen shrubs for privacy

    Excellent feedback Ginger Cat and Ron, I will research the Camellia type that you mentioned Ron, with my eye for a red flowering type. Cheers,...
    Post by: Curtis Riess, Feb 9, 2012 in forum: Outdoor Gardening in the Pacific Northwest
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    Evergreen shrubs for privacy

    Thanks everyone, it appears that Laurel is out of the question. One option is a Camellia, thoughts?
    Post by: Curtis Riess, Feb 8, 2012 in forum: Outdoor Gardening in the Pacific Northwest
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    Evergreen shrubs for privacy

    I am looking for a broadleaf evergreen and did think about Laurel initially as I really like the look. I am somewhat concerned that Laurel may...
    Post by: Curtis Riess, Feb 5, 2012 in forum: Outdoor Gardening in the Pacific Northwest
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    Evergreen shrubs for privacy

    Thanks for the suggestion, Curtis.
    Post by: Curtis Riess, Jan 31, 2012 in forum: Outdoor Gardening in the Pacific Northwest
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    Evergreen shrubs for privacy

    I am looking at planting some evergreen shrubs in spring, mainly for privacy. Minimum height of 5 feet and anywhere up to about 12 feet. The area...
    Thread by: Curtis Riess, Jan 29, 2012, 18 replies, in forum: Outdoor Gardening in the Pacific Northwest
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    Staking of trees

    Thanks for the information, I will remove the stakes around the year and a half mark. Cheers, Curtis.
    Post by: Curtis Riess, Oct 1, 2011 in forum: Outdoor Gardening in the Pacific Northwest
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    Staking of trees

    I have several trees that I have planted between January and May of this year and all of them are staked. There are two Red Maple varieties (...
    Thread by: Curtis Riess, Sep 30, 2011, 4 replies, in forum: Outdoor Gardening in the Pacific Northwest