I’m having fun and learning a lot by hosting the Talking Trees podcast for The Davey Tree Expert Company. A new show premieres every Thursday.

During the month of April, the Davey Planting Project is offering free tree seeds in celebration of Arbor Day. Send your request for seeds to podcasts@davey.com by April 30th, 2021 to receive some seeds.

A the Talking Trees podcast, we know that trees are the answer! You’ll be part of that answer by planting your seeds.

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This week I chat with Davey arborist Travis Evans about teaching kids the importance of trees. Travis discusses how he shares his love for trees and the outdoors with his own. SUBSCRIBE here: bit.ly/3lrwxye

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The arborists at the Davey Tree Expert Company use a technique called cabling to save many special trees. Nick St. Sauveur explains how tree cabling works and the satisfaction of keeping treasured trees alive for years to come.

Here’s the latest episode.

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This week’s Talking Trees podcast for the Davey Tree Expert Company is all about the majestic sugar maple. Why are tree experts in love with this tree? The sweet sap doesn’t hurt, but there are many more reasons to grow this tree.

We’re also talking about frost cracking. What is it? And what trees are effected.

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In this week’s Talking Trees podcast for the Davey Tree Expert Company, I talk with certified arborist Josh Fritz about the importance of a winter walk through the landscape. He’s got lots of great ideas about what to look for when it comes to trees.

Josh is also passionate about stewartia trees, as they provide four seasons of interest and are underused in the garden.

Here’s this week’s show.

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I needed to talk to him, as my inbox has overflowed with questions from readers about their own Japanese maples who look worse for the wear after a late frost has them dropping leaves like it was October.

“Be sure you are looking at the frost damage,” Werner says and not another problem. “The tree will have shriveled black or brown leaves that might fall off. The good news is, a lot of those leaves will probably still grow back.”

Freeze damage can also cause tip or branch dieback and even present problems for larger trunks if the cold was severe enough.

“As the year progresses, Werner adds, the tree will probably push out new sucker growth. It will also probably produce more than the tree can support.” That means lots of vertical water sprouts and crossing branches. The key is to let the tree come back on its own and then later in the summer start some light pruning in an effort to gradually bring the shape of the tree back.

“Don’t get over anxious,” he warns. “The tree does need those leaves to send carbohydrate back into the stem and roots.”

He also cautions to be patient, that in some cases it could take three years of trimming to get the tree to where it should be again. “Never cut more than a third of the plant when pruning,” Werner suggests.

If a homeowner wants to fertilize the tree, don’t use a variety with high nitrogen, “a good balanced fertilizer is what the tree needs,” he adds.

If you’re concerned about your tree, it’s important to choose an ISA certified arborist. The team from Davey will come for free to examine your landscape to see what the issues are with your trees.

Japanese maples are pretty hardy and should bounce back from the frost event, Werner says.

Details: davey.com or call 855-982-8733.

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