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What is a columnar tree

What is  Columnar tree?

What is  Columnar tree?   What is  Columnar tree? A columnar tree is a tree with a naturally narrow, upright, and vertical growth habit, often described as having a “stovepipe” or “columnar” shape. These trees are typically taller than they are wide, with a height-to-width ratio of 5-to-1 or greater. They are a popular choice for landscaping in smaller spaces where a traditional, spreading tree would be too large.  A great choice for privacy screens   Specific Columnar Trees for Wisconsin: Sky Pencil Holly: This evergreen is known for its […]

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Lungs of the Earth

Lungs of the Earth

  Lungs of the Earth   The phrase “lungs of the Earth” is often used to describe the Amazon rainforest, highlighting its significant role in the global ecosystem.     However, it’s important to understand the nuance of this description: Oxygen Production: While the Amazon rainforest does produce oxygen through photosynthesis, the popular claim that it generates 20% of the world’s oxygen supply is misleading. The rainforest consumes nearly as much oxygen as it produces through processes like cellular respiration and decomposition. Scientists estimate the Amazon’s net contribution to global […]

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fun facts about trees

Fun Facts About Trees

Fun Facts  About  Trees Fun Facts About Trees. Nature has created a wonderful ecosystem where plants and animals rely on one another.  The Oldest Tree Fossil Found is More than 380 Years Old The earliest tree-like plants found in nature as fossils are from the Carboniferous period. During this period, amphibian species were the dominant land creatures.  Lycophytes and tree ferns were the early tree-like species. A prehistoric tree genus named Wattieza is considered the first true tree that is currently extinct. It is believed that early trees have fronds […]

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Preparing your Trees for the Storm Johnson-ops-tree-care

Preparing your Trees for the Storm

Preparing your Trees for the Storm Preparing your trees for the storm, tree care companies can prioritize pre-storm tree health, including strategic pruning and proper planting techniques. They should also be ready for post-storm cleanup and assessments, ensuring safety and efficiency while minimizing damage. Here are some tips that will help you prepare for the storms.    Pre-Storm Preparation: Pruning: Regular pruning, helps remove dead or damaged limbs, which can weaken a tree’s structure and increase the risk of damage.    Proper Planting: Planting trees correctly, ensuring adequate space for […]

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Understanding Tree Growth Stages Johnson-ops-tree-care

Understanding Tree Growth Stages

Understanding Tree Growth Stages, trees undergo a life cycle with distinct stages, starting from a seed, growing into a sapling, and eventually reaching maturity, where they reproduce and then decline. This cycle involves germination, seedling development, vegetative growth, flowering, and seed production. 1. Seed: The journey of a tree begins with a seed, which contains the potential for a new life.    2. Germination: This is the process where the seed, under favorable conditions (like moisture, temperature, and nutrients), develops into a seedling.    3. Seedling: A seedling is a […]

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Spraying Spruce Trees

Rhizosphaera Needle Cast

Rhizosphaera Needle Cast Rhizosphaera needle cast, caused by the fungus Rhizosphaera kalkhoffii, is a fungal disease that affects spruce trees, causing needles to turn brown or purplish-brown and fall off. The disease often starts on the lower branches and progresses upward, and from the inside of the tree outwards. Spraying with fungicides can be an effective way to help trees, especially in preventing and managing fungal diseases. Fungicides work best as protectants, meaning they are most effective when applied before a tree is exposed to a pathogen. While they can’t […]

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Establishing A Backyard Paradise

Establishing A Backyard Paradise

Establishing A Backyard Paradise Establishing A Backyard Paradise. When your trees are plagued by problems like diseases, broken branches, and pests, they can harm the surrounding landscape and other plants. Swiftly identifying and resolving these typical tree issues can make a significant difference. Creating a lush tree paradise in your outdoor space is not only about introducing greenery; it’s about building a safe, sustainable, and visually appealing oasis that encourages you to spend time outside.  Caring for trees can turn your yard into a lively haven that enhances health, safety, […]

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What is a Gall? Johnson-ops-tree-care

What is a Gall?

What is a Gall? What is a Gall? A gall on a tree is an unusual growth or swelling, often a bump or tumor, that develops on a tree’s leaves, twigs, or branches. These growths are typically caused by an organism like an insect, mite, fungus, or bacteria, and are a result of the tree’s own tissue being manipulated by the gall-inducing organism.    Elaboration: Gall Formation: . Galls are formed as a response to the presence of a gall-inducing organism, which can be insects, mites, fungi, or bacteria.    […]

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Tips to Keep Your Trees Healthy Johnson-ops-tree-care

Tips to Keep Your Trees Healthy

Tips to Keep Your Trees Healthy  Here are some tips to keep your trees healthy: Prune Your Trees: Pruning is one of the most important things you can do for your trees.It’s a crucial practice for maintaining tree vigor, preventing diseases, and ensuring safety. Proper pruning can also encourage strong growth and improve fruit or flower production Hire an ISA-Certified Arborist: Hiring an ISA Certified Arborist provides peace of mind and expert care for your trees. They possess specialized knowledge, experience, and adhere to industry standards, ensuring healthy, safe, and […]

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How to Care for Spruce Trees

How to Care for Spruce Trees

How to Care for Spruce Trees: Ensure they receive adequate sunlight, water, and well-drained soil, and consider fertilizing in spring. Prune only when necessary, focusing on removing dead, damaged, or diseased branches, and be mindful of potential pests and diseases.  Planting and Location: Sunlight: Most spruce trees thrive in full sun, but some species can tolerate partial shade, especially in warmer regions.  Soil: Spruce trees prefer moist, well-drained soil amended with organic matter but can adapt to various soil types.  Watering: New Trees: Water newly planted spruce trees regularly and […]

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