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The Upcoming Events section lists events sponsored ' by nonprofit groups for charitable purposes only. Events must be received by 3p.m. on Mondays in order to be included in the next edition of the paper. Send e-mail to Jan Clatterbuck atjc!atterbuck@ timespapers.com. Please be sure to include name and phone number for information.
All other groups or individuals wishing to advertise their event may contact Marie Rossi by e-mail at mrossi@ timespapers.com or phone her at (540) 351-1165.
Ask
the
Arborist
By Jamie Wood
I.S.A. Certified
Arborist
Redbuds Mean Spring
is Coming... *
Redbud (Cercis Canadensis) is one of the most attractive native trees. The flowers are small pink or purple flowers in spring and deep green leaves in summer. Redbud can be attractive when mixed with dogwood or other spring flowering trees especially in woodland or naturalized landscapes.
Redbuds can tolerate full- sun, however, they must be watered regularly during periods of drought. Soils should be well drained, but young trees will adapt to all but constantly wet sites. Maximum growth is achieved with regular fertilization and watering.
Cankers are the most serious disease problem of redbud. These fungi infect major limbs and the trunk, cutting off the flow of nutrients. Most canker fungi require that the tree be under stress and have an open wound for infection. The most common stress factor is summer drought. Verticillium wilt is another disease that produces very similar symptoms to cankers. Both are first seen as single limb dieback that may spread to the stem.
If you have any questions or comments regarding this article, or any other questions, please contact me at jwood@bartlett.com or 1-877-Bartlett.
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