Talk of The Villages Florida - Rentals, Entertainment & More
Talk of The Villages Florida - Rentals, Entertainment & More
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My tree just up and died.
I have two trees. I took a picture because I don't know what kind of trees they are. One tree just went brown and lifeless seems like overnight and the other tree, is healthy and fine. Also a few weeks ago, this same thing happened to a beautiful pink Mandeville vine which grew around my lamppost on the other side of my house. The company that sprays for pests guessed a fungus in the soil caused that. Losing a vine is one thing but a tree is quite another!! Anyone have information to help?
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Could be many things, but here are a few things you may be able to investigate:
How long has the tree been planted there? Is there an irrigation head at the base of the tree? Have you dug into the soil at all looking for excessive wetness or dryness or any unusual smell or evidence of fungus? I planted a row of gardenia shrubs when we first moved here. They faltered after one year. Upon pulling them out, I found a whitish- fungus at the base of each root ball- must have been in the original soil ball around each plant. I dug out further and found no other fungus (that I could see), but replaced a good portion of the surrounding soil. I replanted with a different choice of ornamental plant and had no further problem. The new plantings are still thriving, 3 years later. It could alternately be some sort of plant virus or insect infestation, or you may have a type of tree that is only marginally hardy here. I can not discern what kind of tree you have- but know that not all trees are susceptible to all viruses. if it is a newer planted tree, I'd return to whomever you hired to plant it originally first- and see what they say. The rootball of the tree may have been planted improperly to start with. There are numerous ways to plant badly and eventually the plant croaks. Take your time and try to find out what the cause of the malady was before replanting in the same spot. Internet research and county horticultural experts may be of help. Sad to see a tree die. |
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Call the Sumter County Extension Office
The Villages Annex Office Address 8033 CR 466 Lady Lake, FL 32162 Phone (352) 689-4668
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