- Question:-What are the golden cocoons falling off my Live Oak trees in New Orleans since August?
My yard, car, driveway and deck are covered in a gold colored cocoon that seems to hang on the bottom of the leaves of my Live Oak Trees. They are everywhere, like little cotton balls and there seems to be no end in sight for their presence in my yard, under the hood of my car, inside the house, etc... What are they? I have never seen this before in 35 years of living in New Orleans. Does it have anything to do with global warming?
Answer:-Not sure if it has anything to do with global warming, unless that's changing the environment where you live so that pests have a greater chance of survival. Without seeing the items it's hard to guess - take some (in a plastic baggie) to your local Master Gardener or Botanic Garden place (you can find them on the web) and they should be able to ID it for you. - Question:-How long does it take for a Live Oak Tree to reach full maturity?
I have to do a paper on plants and I picked Live Oak. I am stuck because I need to know how long it takes a Live Oak Tree to reach full maturity.
Answer:-http://www.nativetreesociety.org/projects/liveoak_project/live_oak_growth_rates.htm - Question:-Can a live oak in residential be trimmed if it encroaches neighbors yard?
Can a live oak tree with branches hanging 25 feet over neighbor's wall and swimming pool be trimmed by that neighbor. Also is there a protected species ordinance or law concerning live oaks in incorporated areas of Los Angeles County
Answer:-The neighbor can trim straight up the property line if he wants to. - Question:-How often should I plant a 4" caliper live oak tree during the winter months?
I just purchased and transplanted this live oak tree to my front yard, and I need to know how often I should water in the winter, and summer.
Answer:-You don't say where you live. But generally speaking such a plant would need very little water in the winter as it is not the growing season just as long as the ground is moist that is sufficient. In the spring when the new leaves appear you could put a little fertilizer near it but just a little and not right against the plant , and as the season warms up keep the soil moist but not saturated , some mulch around the tree will help to prevent the ground from drying out. It may also be necessary to put some sort of guard around the tree to prevent rabbits eating it. - Question:-How close can I plant a Live Oak tree to my house?
I want to plant a Live Oak tree near my house for shade. I am concerned about the roots growing under the foundation of my house.
Answer:-Live oaks are very slow-growing and will not produce substantial shade for many years. If you decide to plant one, you should plant it at least 15 ft away from any structure, not because of root invasion, but because of the size of the eventual canopy. These trees need to be planted away from other vegetation (lawns, ivy) because they will develop crown rot if exposed to regular watering. In their native habitat, they rely only on winter and spring rainfall (20 in/year) - Question:-how to get rid of live oak shoots?
I live in Florida. The neighbour has a live oak tree. My garden is full of shoots. Are they coming from the roots or seeds? The ground is full of roots. I have tried weedkiller but they just sprout again. Any suggestions about how to get rid of them or what to plant in the area. I gave up trying to dig the roots out. This garden has been negected for years, so I am trying to get it into shape.
Answer:-Be aware that if you kill the tree by using a systemic herbicide or chopping off roots, you could be sued for the replacement value, which could be thousands for a mature tree.
You could use raised beds in wood frames, but that is expensive. Why not a ground cover of gravel or bark and a bench? A few flowers in large pots. - Question:-What could be causing my Live Oak tree to turn brown?
I just moved into a new home in Texas, the builders planted a Live Oak in the front yard. Some of the leaves are turning brown. I have watered the tree every 3 or 4 days. Any ideas what is causing the tree to have brown leaves? Our soil is very poor clay and I have not fertilized it in the 30 days I have lived in the newly constructed house.
Answer:-I have had 5 yrs in the Custom landscape industry and have a couple of recommedations. One. If there is a ring of mulch around the tree anything higher than ground level could be causing difficulties in the production of photosynthesis. It kind of causes the tree to "suffocate" and hinders the xylem-phloem circulation. Two. you may have to dig down to the root ball and see if the "genisuses" that installed the tree remembered to cut away the burlap wrap. And Three. Look around your near by neighbors and see if their trees are in the same predicament (look on and under the leaves for possible spots) could be a fungal/bacteria issues, both of which are easy enough to solve with a tree spray found at most local nurseries. Good luck - Question:-Can I move a 6' Live Oak without killing it?
I need to move a small live oak because it's in the place where I'm building a deck. Temperature is averaging about 55 deg right now. Do I need to wait for spring?
Answer:-No, you can move it now. Get as much of the dirt around the root ball as possible, add fertilizer to the soil and water well after moving and it should be fine. - Question:-Why does Spanish moss only grow on hardwoods like live oak?
Why doesn't it grow as often on pine trees, and never on trees like palm? what features of the live oak make it a good candidate for Spanish moss growth?
Answer:-You have made a very interesting observation that I had never thought of. First, Spanish Moss is the common name for Tillandsia usneoides, a member of the pineapple family. It is not actually a moss but is a flowering plant. Once a year you can find a tiny red flower on the end of the strands. It is an "airplant" and grows on trees as a epiphyte, not a parasite. It just uses the tree for a place to hang and grow and doesn't harm the tree.
I found an article in the American Journal of Botany from 1977 which explains that certain trees like live oak and cypress have an abundance of minerals which they leach out through their leaves. The pine trees do not do this. Studies of Spanish Moss in oak groves and pine forests show that the Spanish Moss is more abundant and has a higher mineral content than the Spanish Moss in the pine forest.
Thank you for a very interesting question.
http://links.jstor.org/sici?sici=0002-9122(197711/12)64:10<1254:MCATNO>2.0.CO;2-U&size=LARGE - Question:-what are these fuzzy things on my live oak tree?
I have these creame colored fuzz balls on the leaves of my live oak tree. I cut one open and it looked like seeds inside them.
Answer:-They are possibly an oak gall. It is caused by an insect. Usually a type of wasp. Look at the web site below. They don't seem to affect tree health so don't worry about them.
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Tuesday, November 15, 2011
live oak
Wednesday, November 9, 2011
christmas tree tax
- Question:-is a new 0bama christmas tree tax the way to go?
http://blog.heritage.org/2011/11/08/obama-couldnt-wait-his-new-christmas-tree-tax/
the tree's are already taxed like all trees but is it right to charge extra tax on these trees just for the holiday session? then why not a special turkey tax for the month of november? or extra beer tax in october? etc...
Answer:- - Question:-Is this Christmas tree tax thing Constitutional?
Is it constitutional for the government to put added taxes on a token of religious worship? If it were more blatant, like a 70% tax on crucifixes, or prayer mats or something, wouldn't this be obviously unconstitutional? How is this different? Is it different? Your thoughts.
You're absolutely right, they were the ones that wanted the fee, but that doesn't change what it is. If Muslims wanted a .15 cent tax on prayer mats in order for the government to promote prayer mats, there'd be a riot.
Answer:- - Question:-Is anyone else excited about Obamas Christmas Tree tax?
President Obama’s Agriculture Department today announced that it will impose a new 15-cent charge on all fresh Christmas trees—the Christmas Tree Tax—to support a new Federal program to improve the image and marketing of Christmas trees. (7 CFR 1214.46(n))
http://blog.heritage.org/2011/11/08/obama-couldnt-wait-his-new-christmas-tree-tax/
Answer:- - Question:-Do you know who is poised to receive the millions in taxes from n0bama's new Christmas Tree Tax?
wait for it.....
the christmas tree industry !!!
...and you thought it was to help pay off the national debt
Answer:- - Question:-Instead of a Christmas Tree Tax why doesn't n0bama create a Hanuka Candle Tax?
or a Muslim Prayer tax?
Answer:- - Question:-Poll: federally imposed Christmas tree tax add?
Do you agree with the federally added 15 cent tax add on Christmas tree sales this year as a good idea?
Also, do you agree that fake Christmas trees should be banned (sounds like there are some people who agree with this as well)?
For more info:
http://news.yahoo.com/blogs/ticket/feds-announce-tax-christmas-trees-163820831.html
What are yours? Explanations to add to your answers are welcome.
My answers: no and no.
Answer:- - Question:-Thief in Chief, imposes 15% Christmas Tree Tax, like it?
Next year, The Thief in Chief, has a really, really good idea, An Easter Egg Tax. Shows the insanity
of this administration. Suppose he has a Christmas tree Czar too. Boot this commie a$$-clown and all
his marxist buddies out, 2012.
Answer:- - Question:-Since Obama is imposing a Christmas tree tax. Will he also tax prayer rugs?
Answer:- - Question:-Rush broke the news that the Christmas Tree tax isn't caused by Obama. But will anyone listen?
Listening to second hour of Rush Limbaugh today, I heard him say the tax was actually from the USDA.
It was added after lobbying Christmas tree growers association, to help fund an add similar to the "Got Milk" ads. While Rush (as usual) was against the tax, he stressed that this wasn't Obama's doing.
Question is does any one care? All the "blame America first"ers seems to be happy to blame this on President Obama.
More details : http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=142188364
The program — similar to familiar industry campaigns like "Got Milk?" "Beef: It's What's For Dinner" and "The Incredible Edible Egg" — would have been fully funded by fees on the industry at 15 cents per Christmas tree sold. The industry had asked the USDA to set up the program.
Conservative critics said the costs could eventually be passed on to consumers. The National Christmas Tree Association said it wouldn't have an impact on the price consumers pay for their trees.
White House spokesman Matt Lehrich said the USDA would delay the program, but defended it, saying it was not a tax.
"I can tell you unequivocally that the Obama administration is not taxing Christmas trees," Lehrich said. "What's being talked about here is an industry group deciding to impose fees on itself to fund a promotional campaign."
@RoadRunner
to be fair he has already stopped it (see link posted in question).
"the White House said Wednesday it was reversing its decision to approve an industry-sponsored Christmas tree promotion program after conservatives accused the Agriculture Department of spoiling Christmas with a new tree tax."
Answer:- - Question:-Obama's Christmas tree tax, libs are blaming Bush, but Clinton was in office in 1996?
President Obama’s Agriculture Department today announced that it will impose a new 15-cent charge on all fresh Christmas trees—the Christmas Tree Tax—to support a new Federal program to improve the image and marketing of Christmas trees.
In the Federal Register of November 8, 2011, Acting Administrator of Agricultural Marketing David R. Shipman announced that the Secretary of Agriculture will appoint a Christmas Tree Promotion Board. The purpose of the Board is to run a “program of promotion, research, evaluation, and information designed to strengthen the Christmas tree industry’s position in the marketplace; maintain and expend existing markets for Christmas trees; and to carry out programs, plans, and projects designed to provide maximum benefits to the Christmas tree industry” (7 CFR 1214.46(n)). And the program of “information” is to include efforts to “enhance the image of Christmas trees and the Christmas tree industry in the United States” (7 CFR 1214.10).
To pay for the new Federal Christmas tree image improvement and marketing program, the Department of Agriculture imposed a 15-cent fee on all sales of fresh Christmas trees by sellers of more than 500 trees per year (7 CFR 1214.52). And, of course, the Christmas tree sellers are free to pass along the 15-cent Federal fee to consumers who buy their Christmas trees.
Acting Administrator Shipman had the temerity to say the 15-cent mandatory Christmas tree fee “is not a tax nor does it yield revenue for the Federal government” (76 CFR 69102). The Federal government mandates that the Christmas tree sellers pay the 15-cents per tree, whether they want to or not. The Federal government directs that the revenue generated by the 15-cent fee goes to the Board appointed by the Secretary of Agriculture to carry out the Christmas tree program established by the Secretary of Agriculture. Mr. President, that’s a new 15-cent tax to pay for a Federal program to improve the image and marketing of Christmas trees.
Nobody is saying President Obama doesn’t have authority to impose his new Christmas Tree Tax — his Administration cites the Commodity Promotion, Research and Information Act of 1996. Just because the Obama Administration has the legal power to impose its Christmas Tree Tax doesn’t mean it should do so.
Libs owned again. Does the stupid ever end in the DNC?
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