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Trees and common problems
"Dioclese" NONE wrote in message m... Just to make it a bit clearer, I live southwest of Austin, TX in hill country proper. The predominant, native tree here that grows naturally is the live oak. Weather conditions for the past 3 years has been one year of severe drought, one year of more than ample rain rivaling rain normally seen in much wetter areas of the country, this year in extreme drought with almost a month of 100F temps so far. Unusual for even this part of the country that early in the year. The TV weatherman, says on a regular basis, the culprit is "blocking high" preventing the normal influx of Gulf moisture from intruding and creating the typical cloudcover, and potential for rain. The cloudcover allows slightly less temps, and moisture from the Gulf does similar and slowsdown dryout of native surface vegetation. East Texas isn't suffering though as the high has been primarily too far west. Similarly, I may call the live oak an "evergreen" myself as it only lacks leaves for a week or 2 in early spring. Guess I could call it an almost always evergreen. I know its not a genuine evergreen in the strictest sense as I'm sure my neighbor does as well. All my live oaks are native, no home growns/transplants from pots. Clarifying what I was asking originally, will there be any apparent, visible signs of drought stress on these live oaks? Insects and fungi aren't a problem now due to lack of water. I'm concerned about my only water source, a water well. So, I've stopped watering the lawn. Typically, a summer in this region is totally lacking in any appreciable rain, if any. So, thus my question. -- Dave Use a SHIGOMETER!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Its reveals the trees vitality. The problem with your local forester Don Staples is that he does not understand trees enough to use one. I would move from Texas. Wound dressing, really! http://www.treedictionary.com/DICT20...higometry.html The meter will tell you what you are asking if you have the knowledge and experience to use it. I do or I am qualified. -- Sincerely, John A. Keslick, Jr. Consulting Tree Biologist http://home.ccil.org/~treeman and www.treedictionary.com Beware of so-called tree experts who do not understand tree biology. Storms, fires, floods, earthquakes, and volcanic eruptions keep reminding us that we are not the boss. Some people will buy products they do not understand and not buy books that will give them understanding. |
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"Jangchub" wrote in message ... On Fri, 27 Jun 2008 10:44:00 -0500, "Dioclese" NONE wrote: Just to make it a bit clearer, I live southwest of Austin, TX in hill country proper. The predominant, native tree here that grows naturally is the live oak. Weather conditions for the past 3 years has been one year of severe drought, one year of more than ample rain rivaling rain normally seen in much wetter areas of the country, this year in extreme drought with almost a month of 100F temps so far. Unusual for even this part of the country that early in the year. The TV weatherman, says on a regular basis, the culprit is "blocking high" preventing the normal influx of Gulf moisture from intruding and creating the typical cloudcover, and potential for rain. The cloudcover allows slightly less temps, and moisture from the Gulf does similar and slowsdown dryout of native surface vegetation. East Texas isn't suffering though as the high has been primarily too far west. Similarly, I may call the live oak an "evergreen" myself as it only lacks leaves for a week or 2 in early spring. Guess I could call it an almost always evergreen. I know its not a genuine evergreen in the strictest sense as I'm sure my neighbor does as well. All my live oaks are native, no home growns/transplants from pots. Clarifying what I was asking originally, will there be any apparent, visible signs of drought stress on these live oaks? Insects and fungi aren't a problem now due to lack of water. I'm concerned about my only water source, a water well. So, I've stopped watering the lawn. Typically, a summer in this region is totally lacking in any appreciable rain, if any. So, thus my question. It depends on many things. Yeah, right. Check the cambial electrical resistance to find out the vitality of the tree. Hire someone one that understands trees. I did the work at Tulane university in New O. I would have no trouble finding a mean for a healthy live oak. What is your problem? Confused? -- Sincerely, John A. Keslick, Jr. Consulting Tree Biologist http://home.ccil.org/~treeman and www.treedictionary.com Beware of so-called tree experts who do not understand tree biology. Storms, fires, floods, earthquakes, and volcanic eruptions keep reminding us that we are not the boss. Some people will buy products they do not understand and not buy books that will give them understanding. |
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"symplastless" wrote in message
. .. You have turned from a mild irritant to a ****ing idiot. |
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"Jangchub" wrote in message
... On Sun, 29 Jun 2008 20:30:03 -0400, "symplastless" wrote: I would move from Texas. Wound dressing, really! There is hope in the world. No, the hope is the dumbass will never move to Texas. |
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