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Tree Facts
Dalbergia Sissoo (Indian Rosewood)
Root Problems
Dalbergia sissoo (Indian Rosewood) is a vigorous fast growing tree known to send up sprouts long distances from the parent tree. Root encroachment is another common problem with this tree destroying sidewalks, pavers, curbing, block walls as well as water and sewer lines.
Although Dalbergia sissoo is not listed as an invasive species, it is considered by many horticulturists to be a nuisance tree because of its aggressive rooting and sprouting.
Treatment Options
Pruning is the main method used to manage tree and shrub sizes, but sometimes it is not enough. To prevent interference with structures and sidewalks plant growth regulators are effective ways to control the growth. The regulator is applied to the soil immediately adjacent to the stem, and the regulator is absorbed and translocated throughout the crown. While this doesn’t stop growth, it slows down growth significantly for a period of time.
Tree Removal
Sometimes growth regulation is not enough, and the tree must be removed. To remove a Sissoo tree it will need to be cut down and holes drilled into the stump for the injection of Systemic Herbicides which will be absorbed in the tree’s vascular system. The active chemicals are placed into the stump holes and are transported to the roots along with the sprouts they produce. This type of systemic treatment of the stump is the most effective means of controlling satellite sprouts.
Palo Verde beetles - Are they killing your trees?
Palo Verde Beetle
The Beetle can be black or brown and up to 3 1/2 inches long. They appear during monsoon season when the adult beetles lay eggs in the soil. After the eggs hatch the young live underground boring into tree roots and shrubs up to 4 years.
They eat palo verde trees as well as mesquite, citrus, rose, elms, cottonwoods, mulberries, peach and apricot trees along with some broad-leafed shrubs.
How to keep Palo Verde Beetles Away
Keep your trees healthy and soil clean so that Palo Verde Beetles don’t lay eggs in rotting roots.
Prune fruit trees and flowers on your property because Palo Verde Beetles eat fruit and nectar, so limiting the attractive options can be a last-ditch effort to deter them.
What Twilight can do to help
What Twilight can do to help
Palo Verde Beetles attack trees and shrubs that are already stressed and many times damage is done before it is ever discovered.
If you suspect Palo Verde Beetles are feeding on your trees or shrubs contact us and we can do an inspection and recommend solutions.