Trees

Question: I have planted two different maples two different times and they seem fine for two years and then fail. What’s wrong and do they still stand a chance with their sprouts. Bud’s had formed before limbs died. Downtown steamboat

responder: Todd Hagenbuch  Replied July 31, 2024, 4:35 PM EDT
response: Hi John-  There are a number of reasons your trees could look like this but at the end of the day, they don't look salvageable. I'd like to actually see them in person and will be out-and-about with one of my Master Gardeners tomorrow to look at other issues around town. Might you be able to meet with us if we come by between 11:30-12:30 tomorrow? We have two visits before yours (one in the Sanctuary, one out near Whistler Park) and I think we could swing by your place afterwards. Given the homes I see in the background, I think you're up on Crawford Ave., correct?  Let me know if this might work. If you can't be there but are comfortable with us stopping by and looking at them in your absence, let me know that, too.

responder: The Question Asker Replied July 31, 2024, 5:50 PM EDT
response: That would be fantastic but I need to find out tonight if I have jury duty tomorrow. Can you call me in the morning? 1080 Crawford.  Thanks, john sullivan<personal data hidden>                           See the world at                     WIdeOpenImages.com  On Jul 31, 2024, at 2:36 PM, Ask Extension <<personal data hidden>> wrote:   ﻿

responder: The Question Asker Replied July 31, 2024, 7:48 PM EDT
response: Looks like I do not have to do jury duty so I’ll be home then. Thanks, john sullivan<personal data hidden>                           See the world at                     WIdeOpenImages.com  On Jul 31, 2024, at 3:48 PM, Johnsullivan <<personal data hidden>> wrote:   ﻿That would be fantastic but I need to find out tonight if I have jury duty tomorrow. Can you call me in the morning? 1080 Crawford.  Thanks, john sullivan<personal data hidden>                           See the world at                     WIdeOpenImages.com  On Jul 31, 2024, at 2:36 PM, Ask Extension <<personal data hidden>> wrote:   ﻿

responder: Todd Hagenbuch  Replied August 01, 2024, 11:44 AM EDT
response: We look forward to seeing you later this morning, John.

responder: The Question Asker Replied August 01, 2024, 12:42 PM EDT
response: Ok. I’ll be home after 11:30 for you. Thanks, john sullivan<personal data hidden>                           See the world at                     WIdeOpenImages.com  On Aug 1, 2024, at 9:44 AM, Ask Extension <<personal data hidden>> wrote:   ﻿

responder: Todd Hagenbuch  Replied August 01, 2024, 4:20 PM EDT
response: John-  Good seeing you today. I'm sorry we didn't have better news.  The list of trees we discussed can be viewed at https://extension.colostate.edu/topic-areas/yard-garden/trees-and-shrubs-for-mountain-areas-7-423/ Note that the two maples we discussed make the top of the list! You'll see that sizes a labeled here, too, and that these particular maples may be smaller than you are looking for. There are larger trees listed in the Fact Sheet as well.  I know you mentioned you've planted many trees, but I also wanted to share with you the document we use to teach Master Gardeners the best way to plant a tree since you may be in the business of doing so again this fall. Check out https://csfs.colostate.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/The-Science-of-Planting-Trees.pdf for that information.  Let me know if you need anything else. You can always directly email me at <personal data hidden>