The nursery planted the trees 3 years ago. They get watered once every 6 days for 12 minutes. I don’t know of a recommended distance, but the more the better. staked and trimmed up aggressively to make a tall, weak trunk that looks “big” to consumers). , the palo verde is the primary nursing plant for baby saguaros. Cutting the roots could damage the tree. why after 3 years of the same routine would they just now start to react? Cyclists ride past a large blooming Palo Verde tree on East Rancho Vistoso Blvd. OUR FAMILY, I the tried to remove the stake but the tree could just not hold itself so I let it the way it was, hoping after a few months the tree would gain enough strength. Desert plant roots should be more invasive (water-hunting) as anything. We have been using Bayer Advanced 12 month Tree and Shrub Protect and Feed, Concentrate II Dual-Action formula. Nursery grown trees will live, and the cost is not that great. Now it’s roots are starting to show above ground, and I was wondering if that means I have to cut it down as it will start destroying the landscape. When we start to work on a tree that we have not previously trimmed, we start by cleaning off all the stub cuts (cuts not made to a fork) that landscapers have done in the past. The soil needs to dry out fairly well between waterings. the tree has completely grown around them and I cannot get them out. We like to put six emitters on a new 24” box tree, distributed out from 3 to 6 feet from the trunk. I have not had a tree in nearly 9 years that needed pesticide like this. Usually when improper pruning has been done to a tree we have less options available when deciding which branches to remove. This deciduous tree has been identified by the U.S. Department of Agriculture as an invasive species for its tendency to crowd out native plants. Kathlen, To me it sounds like too much water. Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. Other diseases that threaten the palo verde tree can be easily controlled, but there is no easy method to remove palo verde root borers. I am 30 mi. Finally got them to bring it up, but I still worry, cause it’s sunken down a bit since last week when it was replanted, and I’m still not seeing the root flare. How do we layout the pavers taking into consideration future watering as the tree matures and the roots hopefully spread out? The only way to find out is digging it up (and killing it), but as long as it’s alive it will be appreciated and loved. I do not know where you live, but with a zip code I can possibly give you an arborist’s contact info. I am no longer certain the place you’re getting your information, but great topic. Your email address will not be published. The insect pests we have here in the southwest (except for the Palo Verde root borer, which you don’t have) are only attracted to stressed, dead, or dying trees. We created a soak hose watering circle hose using a few plastic plumbing parts. Most are! In October of 2013 I planted two Mequite trees. Hi, The hoses grown into the forks seem to be ok, we often can’t get them out. Then this winter you can probably get rid of the inner ring. Don’t know what the root system is like and if this is a potential accident waiting to happen. There is certainly a possibility that a desert museum could lift a sidewalk. Winds can do amazing things! Citrus can develop a taproot but since most trees that we buy are dug and placed into a container, they rarely have a taproot. You need to deal with a nursery that follows best management practices for nursery stock! From that point, you could lay pavers in concentric rings which could be removed as the tree matures. What happens is somebody plants a tree (landscaper or nursery), stakes it, and never comes back. Mesquite, palo verde, and ironwood are excellent examples. The palo verde is the state tree of Arizona and there are two species that are native to the state: the foothill and the blue palo verde. we are considering putting a mesquite tree indoors, is this feasible/possible/notverysmart? The wires all the way around are the biggest problem, and if you got them off, that is great. What are your thoughts on this tree? , only about a third of the palo verde's food is produced by the leaves. Chips right out of the chip truck are supposed to be the best mulch, probably bark next. I am wondering if we made a mistake putting it where we did (although we did check for pipes,etc.) I like to give walls more room than 1-2 ft. These circling roots will not straighten out; they will only grow in girth and eventually strangle the tree! CHRIS RICHARDS / ARIZONA DAILY STAR 1998 Don't overwater a Desert Museum palo verde or its root system may not be develop properly. Now the leaves are open. The palo verde has low hanging, dense and twiggy branches and a strange irregular shape. The Foothills Palo Verde can grow up to 20 feet. I now feel that when any tree (other than a very new one – in the ground for a few months) tips over, it is best to take it out and start over with good nursery stock. You have permission to edit this collection. \"Palo verde\" is Spanish for \"green stick.\" Two species of palo verde trees are native to the Sonoran Desert in Arizona; Parkinsonia florida (commonly called blue palo verde) and Parkinsonia microphylla (called yellow palo verde). The stunning green trunks and branches stay smooth as they mature. Sprinkle some in your next salad. The roots on the surface will not harm the tree. We live in St. George (Southwest Utah) and just moved in to our new house. I live in West Covina, CA which is along the San Gabriel Mountain foothills, 20 minutes east of Pasadena. Is there a way for me to send you a photo of the “situation”? We’re worried about invasive roots damaging the wall or raising the pavers. Howard Lynch walks by large blooming Palo Verde trees near Benson Highway and Alvernon. We included a Palo Verde tree on each of the lots. I planted a Chilopsis Linearis back in 2006 and now it’s only as tall as me 5’4″. This takes care of any recent circling roots. Adult borer beetles look like a large cockroach. It is usually indicated by a swelling in the trunk. Sometimes we must adjust what we expect out of the tree and learn to enjoy the way it wants to grow! Poor little Mesquite tree staked tight! They range from brown to black in color. Being a couple feet from the water shut-off is a bit close, but shouldn’t really be a problem unless there is any kind of leak or seepage. Watering at the trunk makes that soil soft – right where the main anchoring roots are! Did the leaves close because of the heat? Photo taken Thursday, April 2, 2015. Paul, Your email address will not be published. Take care, It should be a full size tree by now. It is suddenly very hot and I noticed the Palo Verde trees had leaves that had closed. First, I really appreciate the input and help troubleshooting. I hope your new tree does well! They have a yellow-green trunk, tiny leaves and pods that constrict around the seeds. We have Palo Verde trees in containers. I can send you a photo if you’re curious. The canopies are well rounded and branches spaced evenly. Our seven year old Sonoran Emerald Palo Verde has been doing great until this year. Now, in late January we looked at it and the leaves have turned brown and are falling off, also the main branches and part of the trunk are turning brown. The tree is healthy and thriving, but there are a few big surface roots pushing up the turf. 18 photos of palo verde trees guaranteed to make you sneeze, These photos of cactus blooms will make you fall in love with Tucson, Palo Verde trees are in spectacular bloom in and around Tucson. Palo Verde in Bloom against the Catalina Mountains in Tucson, AZ. How frequently/amount should I water the newly planted trees? A story written in the Star in 2011 says most palo verdes can cause few or no allergy symptoms. $60. growing directly out of the base of the trunk. Give it a good drink! It is thornless and provides good shade. Bernice, Your Palo Verde should recover, but it may not get leaves until next spring. I would add a ring on the outside, but run both for a while. By adding trees around a pool, you can create much needed shade, privacy, and a beautiful view. Not sure what the problem is, but by they you might be able to figure it out. It depends on how good the footings are, and how well the wall is built, the type of soil, the location of water in the area (where will the roots grow), and probably a lot of other factors. Second, there should be a reason to make each cut – an objective. Am I watering too much possibly? Q: I would like to replace a huge mulberry tree in my front yard; roots are very invasive, but the shade is wonderful. Then we take out deadwood. Are there, or could there eventually be leaks in the pipes? We want the roots to seek out and grow out to support the tree. Your tree won’t re-grow leaves this winter, so you won’t know if it survives until next spring when the new set of leaves come out. We have spent a fair amount of time over the years trying to stand up and stake trees that tip over in storms. How far should I keep the trees when putting them in the ground? Have you checked to see that the emitters are not plugged in the area of the tree? At first it was not staked but noticed leaning to the north, and had them stake it to keep it straight, now it’s staked on the opposite side also. Looks as though it was 15′-20′ tall at one time but is now only 10′ tall. Water at the base of the trunk (making mud, not hard soil) can make the situation worse. If 10 feet you would be a lot safer. The palo verde trees are in bloom and they are beautiful ... if you can get your red-swollen eyes open to see them. You will be hard pressed to find an arborist that likes ficus trees! ), then apply water again. Of course, if there is no water leaking out, no roots will seek it out… Hope the repair works! So safely, no. At this stage they're best eaten sprouted. These root ⦠Usually with desert trees the objectives are to raise the canopy so there is clearance under them to walk or drive, and to thin the canopy so air can move through it more freely. In 1954, the State of Arizona named the Palo Verde as its State Tree. It is often hard to fight a trees natural tendencies. Trees with invasive roots can damage house foundations, underground lines, pools, fences, patios and many other structures. Take care, Paul. because they are thicker and bigger. " We were told that it would not hurt the tree to apply it monthly. The roots may go under the house, which may or may not cause a problem. The larvae or grubs are creamy white in color. I live in a newer neighborhood (6 years old) with smaller lots and have noticed that all of the trees are really starting to get crowded. What else would you look for? The crowns are ordinarily 12 to 18 feet wide, depending on the variety. This may not be at the soil level in the container from the nursery! If you try, you should get a rootball 2 to 3 ft cubed on the 3-5ft tall trees. We see this all the time! near W. Vistoso Highlands Drive. How should it be mulched…with bark or rock? Pick them when the pod is green and the seed tender. Can’t see how we could correct this with pruning – there is one large branch (1.5 inch diameter), which is what’s causing the pull in one direction. The photo to the right is the larval stage of what will become a Palo verde root borer beetle (Derobrachus germinatus) pictured below. Usually after two to three attempts, we end up taking the tree out and find that it had problem #2. Just moved back to AZ. How much of a diameter do I need to dig around the tree for removal? Their d⦠Watering of Mesquites should be out toward the edge of the canopy, at least until they get established. It is dry at the top inch. I think you’ll know by spring. Explore More on Homedepot.com. One of the neighbors said there a heavy frost last winter and the tree was damaged. Any suggestions? I think the goal would be to remove the inner ring, but not right now. Some varieties are invasive in some regions, but the "Desert Museum" cultivar (Parkinsonia aculeata "Desert Museum"), which ⦠I just planted a Palo Verde tree for my Mon in Victorville California. three weeks earlier than P. microphylla (Foothill palo verde). Thanks for your response! Unfortunately they are also spindly! With very careful trimming, etc, you might be able to make it a bonsai, but I think it’s going to be tough… Thorns could be an issue…. The three Palo Verde’s and 1 Mesquite appear to be in serious condition. Arizona State Tree Foothill Palo Verde and Blue Palo Verde. While a small “Christmas Tree” may look cute right next to the house, a 60ft Aleppo Pine towering over a home can be a hazard! We have a fairly large enclosed patio area, but most of it is bricked. I run a timer at 1 hour every two days. During the winter months we didn’t water it very much and we did have a few days with night time temps in the mid to upper 20’s. Palo verde trees are originally from the Sonoran and Mojave deserts of southwestern United States and Mexico and in Baja California, and are now found throughout the southern parts of the country. Does the tree have stakes on it? Thanks, Palo Verdes don’t seem to be as aggressive as Mesquites, but they are desert trees and they seem to do what they need to do in order to get water. Ist straight coming out of the ground, but starts to lean slightly around 3 ft height. You can also end up with a tree that dominates the landscape because of its scale in a small lot. It may have been damage from palo verde root borers. The frequency and duration of watering will depend on your soil type, but the plants themselves can be an indicator! There are still two pieces of rubber inside the fork between two of the three main branches. One tree was planted 2 years ago and the other 3 years now. I will see what happens now and may have to eventually remove the tree. We included a Palo Verde tree on each of the lots. How about Willow Acacia trees that are growing up crooked and slumping over? Dan, that is a pretty common problem, believe it or not! The tree has a very deep root system to access any underground water supply. The upper branches are still very green. Another objective might be to get the branches off the roof or away from the walls of a house. Most of the problems I hear about are with trees and sometimes involving tree roots invading from an adjoining property, resulting in inharmony between neighbors. Trees need to be planted so that the trunk is in the air and the roots are in the ground. It is about 8′ tall and seems to be a nice one, but the trunk is only about 1″ diameter and is tied to a 2″ pole. Your trees are under stress – I do not know what stress, and they can’t tell you! Thoughts? One of Palo Verde’s does have a green trunk up to about 9 inches from the ground. Thanks, Dan, I would probably take off the lower branches and then see what it does next spring. (They won’t allow Mesquite trees either). Bees seem to like the blooms of palo verde trees, but the blooms can affect some allergy sufferers. Sam, Yes, send some photos so I can see how bad it is. Sometimes when there are dead brown leaves on the tree, it is a sign of too much water. This tree made its debut in the Phoenix area about 15 years ago and rapidly became quite popular for its lush green beauty. Much detective work is needed, but the borers are not the source of your trees problems, only a symptom. When you water, you want to cover the majority of the roots – under the entire canopy, not just at the trunk of the tree! Thanks! Since we have not started the project yet, we’d like to plan it properly so that our tree will be healthy down the road. Thanks! Will the roots of a desert museum palo verde uplift a concrete sidewalk. Palo verdes are "branch deciduous", meaning theat they may shed some of their branches during severe droughts, becoming a smaller tree. These tend to bloom later, have small ⦠At least I know that I have tried to bring it back and that it is not dying due to my ineptitude. Pat, If the tree died, the roots will also be dead and will not regrow. Thanks We grow this tree on its own roots, not grafted onto another species, so that there will be no rootstock suckering problems. SJ, no way to know what the root system is like – there are many trees grown with bad root systems from the nursery! Any idea what the issue may be? Will this be a problem long term? When looking to add trees to a pool area, it is important to look for trees that have little cleanup, non-invasive roots, and fit the style you want. I am not surprised that the leaves closed though I have not observed it myself. Some can even age up to 400 years. I must spend some time learning more or working out more. I purchased a 8 foot tree at a local nursery a couple of weeks ago. When you pick a tree from the nursery, you will usually pick one that looks full and healthy, right? I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF THERE IS SOMETHING WE CAN SAFELY SPRAY ON OUR PALO VERDE TREES TO KEEP THEM FROM FLOWERING. If we can’t correct all the problems in the tree without going over our percentage, we do what we can this year and plan to make the rest of the corrections next year. A 24″ box Palo Verde should be about 1 to 1-1/2″ diameter and probably not more than 8ft tall, shorter would probably be better. Not enough? We have been putting in a lot of new trees lately! is there a way to send you a picture and/or do you know an arborist we could contact to come out and check them out? Tree roots are cut for a number of reasons. Hope this helps! Basically the tree above that line was being choked off completely. DON’T DO IT! That said, you will likely be ok. Get the tree planted as far from the lines as practical (5ft instead of 3ft), that will help. This year I did it once and it has lots of leaves and flowers. We will cut back on the systemic but what do we do about the birds and why the sapping? Blue palo verde lowers in mid-spring, about . What is the appropriate course of action in this situation to restore the tree? Can you please tell us what is going on? used (normal wear), >please read descriptions palo verde / desert museum / arizona tree /sonoran tree / thornless, drought tolerant. Those are my thoughts at the moment…. A photo is not going to show very much. Then, the soil is supposed to dry out fairly well (not bone dry! $50. Take care, Paul. Take care, Paul. trees thrive in dry, hot desert climates. Our landscaper says that it was an act of god, once in a lifetime winter that caused the problem. I am not saying that is what happened, only offering it as a possibility. When is the best time to plant mesquite trees? I don’t know what kind of mesquite tree you got, but they range in mature size from 20-40ft tall and wide above ground, so it will likely grow out over your roof (which probably isn’t a problem). Take care, Paul. Is there anything I can do to nurse it back to health? The trees look healthy except for the trunk which is starting to look like it is affected by borers again and there are several 1 inch holes at the base of the tree indicating the possibility. They have not needed to be pruned in that time. (It had died...). If the nursery doesn’t know what you are talking about when you ask about this, GO SOMEWHERE ELSE! We live in Las Vegas and we had a 24″ boxed Palo Verde professionally planted last June. The leaves and stems are hairless. I did recently plant 2 ground plants in the area (none closer than 4′) from this particular mesquite about 6 weeks ago. Excavating around the trunk to expose it to the air may help the situation if the tree has not been in this condition too long. There is a deep circle in the trunk where the wires were. I would think about leaving a space about 4ft diameter for the tree to sit in, with no pavers there. If you see the leaves starting to die and fall off your Mesquite in the summer, it is probably too dry. Is your irrigation water soaking in 12-18″ every watering, and is the soil drying out fairly well between waterings? I do know that ficus have a bad reputation and understand banning those, but the Palo Verde seems so adaptive to the desert. The homeowner doesn’t know what to do or doesn’t notice it. As long as the soil doesn’t stay saturated it should be ok though. Yesterday, I watered them very thoroughly. If the nursery grew it like that, I really wonder what the root system is like. x 15.75 in. It already seems like it is lifting my grill…Is there any solution to this? Blooming in the spring (beginning in late March and continuing until May), palo verde are beautiful trees that add vibrant ⦠When done right this can look very good! The Desert Museum palo verde tree is a drought-tolerant tree, so be ⦠The plant will grow in elevations of 4,000 feet and is hardy to temperatures in the low teens in hardiness zones 8 through 10. With a 24” box tree we typically cut off 1-1/2” from the outside. You don’t want your tree to be trying to stand up in mud! (Although they might not c…, Prickly pears, chollas and saguaros have been bringing brilliant hues of yellow, red and white to deserts around Tucson. 2 gal. How long should i expect to wait before taking the stake away? I think it was the scheffelara that is easily 15 feet away that did this. The answers to your questions are perhaps unanswerable. Water for trees needs to penetrate the soil to a depth of about 18”. It does not sound like they are alive. Every 6 days for 12 minutes should be sufficient maybe too much?. These branches all have small leaves and the leaves and branches are very green. Many trees are obvious culprits, including ⦠It is around 15 feet from the house and a couple of feet away from the City water shut off. I was away this past week and came back to one of them completely toppled over, the trunk is still in the ground. The tree is old and had a large limb cut off that apparently was cracked. Palo Verde tree blossoms hang over the river walk as a cyclist rides by along the Rillito River near First Ave., Friday April 5, ⦠We planted three mesquite trees about three years ago. Thanks so much. Not deep enough? Invasive roots are a pervasive problem in the west, especially in old gardens with established large trees. If it is too deep, that could cause death, but not usually that quick…. The bark of the palo verde is lime green and beautiful all year around. The mulch in the box breaks down over a year or two and the tree will settle 3-4 inches even if the hole was not overdug at the time of planting. How much open space at the base the tree should we allow for proper watering? One of the six can be on the root ball for 30 days and then moved out. Paul. Paul. Desert Museum palo verde trees are a hybrid tree with three different palo verde trees as its parents. Water the tree. The tree looks unbalanced but the real concern is whether or not this tree with few limbs and leaves on one side would blow over in a strong wind. I live in a new home community in Palm Springs that I helped design. If the tree is within 2-3 feet I think there could likely be problems. (planted in last week of November) We moved in Jan 31, 2014. Will the roots regrow or must I dig them all out before I plant a new tree? You can also wait to harvest them until the seed is fully developed and the pod is dry. TAKE THEM OFF! That is the way they are made! You can judge how much water the tree is getting by looking at how much it grows each year. The Blue Palo Verde tree has larger leaves than the Foothills Palo Verde, but both can become great shade trees as they age. Unlike most trees, this plant gets a lot of photosynthesizing done through its bark. Hey, I just saw this comment – sorry for the delay! The majority of a trees roots are within the top one foot of soil directly under the canopy of the tree. When I dug them up, I discovered that some of the saplings have sprouted from a few feet deep. Any thoughts? Quick-Setting Cement Concrete Mix; 23.2 in. we have been treating them with a systemic treatment monthly for about 1 year and they seemed to be getting better. Wanting to plant a Palo Verde in a standard city lot in Imperial Beach CA, near the water main coming in (within five feet) and the sewage line out ( with 3-5 ft) the land scape is drought tolerant, mixed clay soil: home discussion is Let’s do it no worries; OMG stay away from the water sources the roots will invade.The house and the landscaping will fit the tree perfectly; front is drought geared, back yard has peach, persimmon, satsuma, lime, etc.. Where it wasn’t cut back to the trunk are bare limbs and no growth. Nothing you can do about them, because once you see the damage it is too late. Your website is FANTASTIC! I would wait until it warms up and see what happens, hopefully it will pull through! We have a west-facing home. Well, what is below ground is actually more important than what is above ground! Yes, could be root problems! If yours isn’t growing upright, perhaps reduction cuts could be made back to the forks that are going in the right direction? They will not interfere with a new tree, unless you happen to hit one while digging the hole. Restricted root zones, often coupled with reflected heat and glaring sun from concrete driveways and patios, presents the most challenging design requirements. Martha, Would a palo verde be less likely to invade like this? There is probably not much hope, but I would like to see it. Do you think the Palo Verde that still shows some green could survive? Meaning, its a bit unbalanced due to mother nature or pruning at the nursery. You may have to stake it for a long time to get it so it supports itself. The Palo Verde is only alive where it is green. Put in the irrigation and lay your pavers right over top! I just had a very large, older African sumac tree removed. Take care, Paul. Are these going to be larger problems in the future and how much time do we have before these trees take down the walls? Often around Tucsonâs urban areas you will see plantings of non-native species of Palo Verde called Palo Brea (Cercidium praecox), which is from northern Mexico. Why would it need to be staked? Now the Homeowners Association will no longer allow these trees (along with Ficus trees). What's yellow, green and beautiful during spring? Sometimes the roots grow up out of the ground and cause problems with foundations or walkways. Gary, I have had some trouble with desert trees planted very late in the year being killed by overwatering. We love Mesquite Trees and would like to create a patio in our yard with a Mesquite tree coming out of the center of it to create shade. have they become to toxic because of the excess pesticide? If the tree has not established itself in this period of time, there are likely problems related to points #2 and #5. Closeup of the above tree - do you think this is healthy for the tree? Take care, Paul. 6 Common Problems with Landscape Trees in the Sonoran Desert. So, if they get too dry or get too cold they will lose their leaves. There is a retaining wall on two sides. There are three emitters for this mesquite tree, each are about 2ft from the trunk of the tree, I verified that each as the proper flow, and they do. If there are important/valuable/fragile things that could be hit if the tree goes over, it might be best to take it out. The cactus color show…. “Guys” can be used according to the ANSI standards, but only for specific objectives. How do I help them grow straight? The rule of thumb is to remove less than 20-25% of the trees canopy in any one calendar year. If a palo verde purchased from a nusery is pot-bound, with roots swirled inside the container, can you disentangle the roots, essentially create a bare-root tree and still plant it successfully? He told us the best time to plant was late fall. Root barrier products have met with mixed results and can be expensive, so I wouldn’t bother. Multi-trunk better yet. Taking the wires off now may work – if it’s not too late. Not really, but then why do we see so many trees planted 6-12” too deep? south of Tucson, and had a Desert Museum palo verde planted near the same area. It sounds as if the landscaper does not want to accept responsibility so you will probably have a hard time getting your money back. Required fields are marked *. It sounds like the best thing would be to replant this spring. Take care, Paul. Take care, Paul, I planted a 15G Palo Verde last spring. In this article I would like to cover the six most common problems we run into with landscape trees here in the Sonoran Desert. It sounds like these Palo Verde trees are usually watered 1/Week at most – depending on soil dryness? What would be the best way to remove the trees? There is still time now for a month or so, then again from March through early May. Blue palo verde has a moderate growth rate. If you just have to make it flat there, use large gravel that will let air movement take place so the root crown does not stay wet. 1). Foliage is ine textured and consists of one pair of pinnae with 2 - 4 lealets (Fig. The neighboring two mesquite trees (planted westerly have nice green leaves). I have 2 main concerns: I am worried about a neighbors sissou tree that is planted about 2 feet from our shared wall. Covering them up could damage the tree. Especially for this time of year. Unfortunately you will have to keep it staked (loosely) until it is strong enough to support itself. Two years ago it looked dead, few leaves and fewer flowers. The Foothills Palo Verde (Cercidium microphyllum) can be found mostly on rocky slopes. We now have a Palo Verde with a number of small branches (1 in dia.) The struggling mesquite is planted in a flat area with no patio wall within 10-15 feet in any direction and is the eastern most tree in the three we planted. Keep an eye on the walls and at the first sign of trouble (cracking), talk to your neighbor. SO, your Mesquite tree PROBABLY DOESN’T NEED ANY IRRIGATION! There are many small “patio” trees which mature at a short height and work well in tight situations or under power lines. Paul I have a question – we just bought a new mesquite tree and they planted in our front yard (desert front) — they advised us to water the first three days 15 – 20 gallons of water and then once every 10 days – don’t you think this is too much water? Paul. Copyright 2010 Sonoran Tree Service All Rights Reserved. One half of the tree is fine and still growing, but the other half of it was butchered and cut back severely. We usually start again in October. I hope it makes it! The photo of the tree above was taken four years after it was planted from a 15-gallon container and it rapidly grew even larger â soon, it had to be removed due to its invasive roots. I am wondering in the surface roots can be cut back or if I need to have the turf company come back out and add more crushed granite to raise the ground level to smooth out the ground around the roots. Jennifer, I like to avoid both the hottest (which are also the windiest) and the coldest times of the year. Here we are, a good 4-5 months after planting this lovely tree and it is still too ‘weak’ to hold itself. Staking new trees should rarely be done, and for six months to one year maximum! It was put in the ground Nov 2018 with 2 stakes. If it’s small stuff I don’t think it’s a major problem! However, the large quantities of dried fallen yellow flowers are known to do some damage. They never got removed over the years and cut into the tree about 1/2 inch deep, 2 feet above ground. one of them was growing very nicely the other never got green. Hopefully it will one day support itself! Desert trees have roots that seek out all available water. Usually the trees blow over from having bad root systems created at the nursery. It is adapted to desert soils, but can also tolerate lawn conditions. It looks very nice and green. The trees are stressed by something, that is the problem, not pesticides, borers, birds, etc. The power companies need to maintain at least 10ft of clearance between their lines and any trees. But, since they are there, it is hard to change. It’s a new house and I don’t have any plants in the front yard and I would like to move 2 or 3 of the small (3-5 feet tall) mesquites. Marie, Marie, Typical nurseries grow trees that way so they look big and tall. They have long antennae, and spines on their thorax. It just about completely blocked the flow and the root was easily 4 feet long and destroyed the flange on the pipe. The north side was also the side the power company trimmed las fall. I have only one ⦠To have it indoors I think you’re going to have a challenge providing it with an environment that is suitable. Four to six major stems usually sprout from the main trunk about 8 inches from the ground. Harvesting happens just before monsoon season. The thorny Mexican palo verde has a life span of about 20 years. Hope that helps! We noticed it is now wanting to lean forward due to the uneven weight of the larger branches. The official state tree of Virginia, they reach heights up to 35 feet with branches spreading to about 25 feet in diameter bearing white-and-pink blossoms in spring ⦠We watered it throughout the summer and into the fall to get it established. Not spread-out enough? We just bought a house in Phoenix and the mesquite in the front yard is a mess. One thought is that if there is no leak in a pipe, the roots won’t try to get inside. The “desert museum” hybrid variety of palo verde has issues with bad forks and has been outlawed in some communities. I have noticed the south half of the canopy is filling in and greening up nicely while the north side has no growth and the tips of the small branches are dry and brittle. They have become well established in the yard, however, one of them just decided to eject all of its leaves (it is mid June) over about a three day period. These dazzling blooms are on a palo verde tree near the Rillito River at Craycroft Road. We live in Las Vegas and we had two Mesquite Ash professionally planted last June. When you choose a tree, you need to consider its mature size and shape. Some of these problems are easily fixed but others will be with the tree all its life. Now the Homeowners Association will no longer allow these trees (along with Ficus trees). Is there any hope for a tree where half of it has been overpruned? We have such low humidity here that mildew and fungus aren’t ever problems for us. Treating the tree roots with 41% glyphosate. Nearly 100% of the trees that we clean up after storms have one or both of these two problems. The tree will probably have to be staked for way too long until it’s strong enough to stand on it’s own. I have not pulled back the gravel, but I do not see a root flare, it is possible that the tree is in too deep. The rest of the tree has no leaves and is a much lighter green. A 4ft Mesquite planted at least 10" too deep! Photo by Aaron J. Latham. I wonder if spraying with a fungicide would take care of the problem? And if you are interested, I will send some photos of this poor tree to add to your collection of mangled messes. Thanks for the note! The bark of a palo verde tree is green because it's filled with chlorophyll. This hybrid is a three-way cross with P. aculeata, P. microphyllum, and P. florida combining the best characteristics of all three. Do we plant the tree first and give it time to mature before we install the patio pavers? I just installed a drip system for the back yard trees and included the Palo Verde on the same line with one .5 GPH drip emitter. Palo Verde roots may cause problems. Perhaps you should ask about getting a tree at his cost for a replacement – that would save you a lot! THANK YOU. We watered it throughout the summer and into the fall to get it established. So, making sure joints are properly glued can go a long way in avoiding problems. Another good choice would be to take out the tree and plant something more appropriate (problem #1). Next water sources, like washes, and watering times, to me it sounds like too water. 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