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What's eating the crabapple leaves?
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Carol Rothwell Sep 17, 2009.

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Carol Rothwell replied to Carol Rothwell's discussion 'What's eating the crabapple leaves?'

Not in this case, although we certainly see their effect on hydrangeas, lilies and other delicacies. But the white crabapple tree is bare at least 15 feet above ground. Our Prairiefire crabapples seem to be okay.

Sep 17, 2009

gina rayl replied to Carol Rothwell's discussion 'What's eating the crabapple leaves?'

Sounds like deer to me. They forage at night so I set up driveway alarms around my property to alert me to their presence and chase them away-sometimes I am too tired to run around at midnight but i always pay for my sloth with half naked trees and…

Sep 17, 2009

Mark McRoberts replied to Carol Rothwell's discussion 'What's eating the crabapple leaves?'

Hey Carol: The problem could be as simple as cedar apple rust. Do you have any cedar trees within a couple of miles or less? If you do and you have permission to get on the property check the tree all over for dried gauls about the size of a…

Sep 17, 2009

What's eating the crabapple leaves?

It happens every summer...the leaves start disappearing from the lower half of decorative crabapple trees all over the metro. Ours is crucial to the landscape but looks half naked from August on. Is there any way to prevent this next year?

Discussion posted by Carol Rothwell Sep 10, 2009

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Carol Rothwell replied to Kevin P. Kennally's discussion 'Endless Summer Hydrangea'

I've had the same experience; in fact, I have four varieties of hydrangeas and each year some bloom and some don't. This year's it's been mostly foliage; of my 8 plants, only three or four have bloomed at all.

Sep 10, 2009

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Gardening Expertise: Pretty Darn Good

About Me:: After 30 years in business, I love going back to my "farmer girl" roots--at least until it gets too hot. I love growing lilies, lots of other perennials, container gardens, and a few herbs.
My husband, Roger, does the heavy lifting.

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