Ron B's Recent Activity

  1. Ron B replied to the thread Damaged rose of sharon.

    Hibiscus syriacus|rose of Sharon/RHS Gardening

    Oct 4, 2024 at 9:12 PM
  2. Ron B replied to the thread Identification: Any use for copper beech pods?.

    See under Uses here: Fagus sylvatica - Wikipedia

    Oct 4, 2024 at 9:12 AM
  3. Ron B replied to the thread Magnolia vs Witch Hazel?.

    Note spelling is hawthorn. With all spellings of hawthorne when used in reference to a tree being incorrect. Regardless of source.

    Oct 1, 2024 at 1:35 PM
  4. Ron B replied to the thread Magnolia vs Witch Hazel?.

    Among similar plants hot pink as well as white would be Loropetalum and not Hamamelis. Chinese fringe flower (Loropetalum chinense) ยท...

    Oct 1, 2024 at 11:54 AM
  5. Ron B replied to the thread Pear. rust.

    There are two different rusts present on pears in our region. Find discussion of their characteristics and control here: Tree Fruits...

    Oct 1, 2024 at 9:20 AM
  6. Ron B replied to the thread Magnolia vs Witch Hazel?.

    'Arnold Promise' is genetically programmed to grow 20 ft. across. As with magnolias, witch hazels are moist summer climate adapted. And...

    Sep 30, 2024 at 12:49 PM
  7. Ron B replied to the thread Crimson maple.

    Not that it should necessarily make any difference regarding possible diagnosis, but the afflicted tree is 'Crimson Sentry' rather than...

    Sep 28, 2024
  8. Ron B replied to the thread Sorbus aucuparia/americana, Actaea rubra or something else?.

    Sorbus: Dichotomous Key: Go Botany (nativeplanttrust.org)

    Sep 28, 2024