They were in bloom when we planted them five or six years ago, and they bloomed the following year as well. But they have not bloomed again.
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A tree in my front yard was damaged by the wind a couple of weeks ago, and I need to have a new tree planted.
Are there any chestnut trees that can grow well in our hot climate and produce edible chestnuts? What kind of upkeep would it require?
If we can catch these flat-headed borers in the early stages, we can sometimes clean up the tree’s limbs, using a sharp, sanitized knife.
Water deeply enough that trees and shrubs can make it until the next time you are allowed to water.