How long has the bark looked like that? That's your biggest clue, in my opinion.
Follow the source of the green (different shaped) leaves to the trunk and remove the growth completely with clean clippers. You'll likely find it...
At this point, it will be what it will be.
Some die back over time of the underside branches of dissectums can be normal, especially those receiving little light. You can carefully remove...
Agree, Paxi. May be time to interview for a new gardner.
It sounds to me like the tree got too much water, probably as a result of your husband's instructions to "keep it moist all the time." Two times...
Maybe the close proximity to the wall is frying the leaves. Not unusual. Personally, I'd water it deeply every other day for about two weeks,...
Please describe where the container is positioned. Or post a picture from farther away showing where you keep the container in relation to house,...
I would be interested to hear from the group as to whether the Omure Yama should be staked to establish a main leader, since it usually grows as...
Earthworm castings they are. See picture at bottom of this link. Look familiar?...
It will fill in quickly. You might even see it starting to push out new growth later this summer.
It is a little bit hard for me to tell what's going on, on either side of the driveway, but it looks like you would need to clear out a LOT of the...
I would leave that one alone. The "V" is a tighter "V" than some I've seen. I have a First Ghost that has a wide "U" shape. I'm afraid its...
I am assuming this was a side branch and not the main leader. Your best bet is to leave it alone. The good news is that the tree will definitely...
I agree with Paxi - I wouldn't mess with it.
