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DIY Tree Advice: Bookshelf Treasures

August 30, 2024Arborist, Balboa Park, Books, Citrus, Eucalyptus, Fruit Trees, Insect Pests, Palm trees, Plant Diseases, Pruning, Trees

by Robin Y Rivet Question: I’d really like to plant a red maple, but I couldn’t find any locally. I’d also like to plant a unique fruit tree. What species would grow best in this region? Answer: Unfortunately, red maples need more cold weather (often called chill hours) than typical San Diego winters provide, but […]

Winter is pruning season for a reason

Winter is when I do most of my fruit tree pruning. Why most and not all? In which part of winter? Let’s get into the details … First, let’s answer this foundational question, “Why do we prune fruit trees?” Because it’s unwise to go out and start cutting branches arbitrarily just because you’ve heard you’re […]