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Finally got my little tree looking healthy, but in the last two months I’ve been noticing very tiny white flecks under the leaves and in the branches. Mostly random individual flecks, but they definitely colonize in patches (like in the pics below). Leaves started turning yellow & dropping. Tried poking/prodding the flecks, nothing is moving (don't think it's a fly), looks like a scale. Really hoping it’s not the dreaded mite…


I drenched it completely with Monterey Horticultural Oil yesterday. It’s a tiny tree, so I’ll brush whatever it is off in a few days (if it’s still there). Just want to have a plan ready for the next time I notice it.

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Just realized I have ACPs on my potted citrus trees, must have introduced them via citrus trees I bought from Home Depot a few months ago. I drenched all my citrus with Spinosad ~2 weeks ago, just now did another drench with horticultural oil today and think I need to do a soil drench soon to combat them over the winter. I see there's a Monterey Soil Drench and a Bayer Advanced Fruit, Citrus & Vegetable product that both claim to be effective against ACP, but both give instructions for in-ground trees. Has anybody used either of these products with potted citrus? I'm trying to figure out which one would work best and how I should apply it with potted citrus.

There are threads for days on here asking for people's favorite dwarf/compact/condo variety, but I can't recall anyone asking for opinions on the opposite end of the growth spectrum. I'm taking down a big laurel/water oak that provides good shade, but is too close to things that matter to me (Hurricane Ian snapped some big limbs on it, and we didn't get hit that hard). I'm looking for options on trees that go more or less straight up, rather than spreading, to replace it. Thick/dense canopy would also be great, but I'm guessing that doesn't jibe with my primary desire.




Anybody have some suggestions they could share?

Just now ordered way more than I need; figure at least a few of you have been waiting for them to become available.

I have a few Persian limes along with Meyer lemons in pots right next to each other. Two weeks ago gave all of them a top dressing of compost along with some well-aged cow manure. Lemons are putting out healthy new leaves, but the limes are curling (see pics). It’s not CLM (it's an issue, but I know what CLM looks like), I can’t see any pests or damage to the new leaves, so I’m thinking it’s something in the top dressing. I also moved them to a slightly sunnier spot a week or two prior to the top dressing; they are getting maybe 3 hours of (early morning) extra sun, but are shaded from 11AM-3PM.


Any guesses on the issue (and solutions) are appreciated!

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I have several trees I've been want to plant all season, but the areas I will be planting in can hold a lot of water when we get our seasonal downpours. Because of that, I'm wanting to plant the trees 1-2' above the ground level, so they'll be able to handle standing water better. I have a huge roll of RootBuilder, what I'm thinking to do is cut 1-2' tall strips of it (with the appropriate ring size) and plant the trees high (something like what member MarkInTexas does in his greenhouse). I'll expand the RootBuilder rings as the trees get taller, eventually I'll try removing the rings and mulching the tree mounds.


So, all that said, my two concerns are the abuse the RootBuilder pots will suffer when the grass around them is cut (riding mowers and weed-eaters will take their toll) AND the aesthetical appearance of the RootBuilder container itself. I've been hoping to stumble upon some durable, flexible-sized plastic/PVC that I can cut to loosely wrap around the RootBuilder to protect it and make the plantings looking more appealing. Anybody have any suggestions? All I can think of (that exists) is finding some of those large food-grade (water-storage) barrels/drums and cutting them to size.

I still need to knock one or two varieties off the list to get down to 4, 5 tops, but I think I've targeted the varieties I'll chose from. My criteria was dwarf to low vigor, (moderately) dense canopy vs open/spreading, with at least some resistance to diseases. I'm planning to plant the trees ~12 feet apart along a line between my house and my neighbor. I also want to try and cover the season as best possible.


EARLY
Dwarf Hawaiian


EARLY/MID
Angie
Pickering


MID/LATE
Cotton Candy
Cecilove


LATE
Honey Kiss


I have other trees planned in the yard. I'll have some combination of Orange Sherbet, Sugarloaf, Lemon Zest, Sweet Tart, etc., but I want this hedge to be manageable, fairly reliable varieties.
I'm still open to any suggestions, there were several varieties I strongly considered but couldn't nail down their growth habit or ripening time.

I do enjoy reading the annual mango thief stories this time of year; not for the tragedy of the loss, but the continual education in the depths some people will stoop to. I've never had a tree close to the road, and (so far) even the squirrels have left my fruit alone. The bell has not tolled for me thus far, but that's fixing to change.

I'm planning a ~5 tree line between my neighbor's house and mine. I told him I'd take care of everything and share the fruit. Wouldn't you know, he was all for it 
Anyway, so the line will end pretty close to the street; the closest tree will be probably ~15' from the road. Lots of foot and car traffic continually, so I'm sure the trees will attract attention. I'm thinking it would be wise to pick a mango (or two) that stays green when ripe or can be picked green and ripen reliably off the tree.

Hoping some of you could share your favorite green mango(es). Ideally it would be low/medium vigor, but I'm planning to prune aggressively, if needed.