In this section of the website, you can find answers to questions about how to kill different types of trees, their root systems, as well as how to get rid of the stumps
Hawthorns or Crataegus trees belong to the Rosaceae family, typically growing in the temperate regions of the northern hemisphere. This species is considered to be small in terms of height, with a maximum of only 50 feet. Let’s take a look at how to kill and remove the Crataegus root system. How to Kill Hawthorn …
Hackberry or Celtis Occidentalis is a North American native deciduous tree that is known for its uses as street or city trees. This is due to their remarkable adaptability to city climate. They are considered to be medium-sized trees with slender trunks and grow to about 70-80 feet tall. The berries that they produce are …
Elms or Ulmus Minor, have had a rich history of being used as ornamental and park trees in Central Europe during the 18th century. At one point in time, Elms were some of the most common forest trees you could find. They belong to the deciduous and semi-deciduous family of trees and their population has …
Firs or Abies belong to the evergreen coniferous family of trees and they can be found in almost all the medium to high altitude forests around the world. They have a few distinguishing factors such as candle-like cones and the leaf needles being singularly attached to the base of the leaf. They can grow to …
Cottonwood or Populus Deltoides belong to the poplar family and is a North American Native species. The tree blooms during early spring. It produces numerous small seeds in early summer which are attached with long cotton-like strands. The Cottonwood tree is considered to be a fast-growing species that can get invasive if the growth is …
Coconut or Cocos Nucifera trees belong to the palm tree family and are usually found in tropical or coastal areas. The Coconut tree is highly prized because of the different uses of its components. Starting from eating its fruit, the leaves are used for making ropes, and its hairs are used for making carpets and …
Mango or Mangifera Indica is one of the most popular tree species in South Asia. They belong to the evergreen family of trees and are considered to be the national fruit of India and the Philippines. There are over 400 varieties of Mango trees and each one produces slightly different fruit in terms of size, …
A Leylandii or Cupressus Leylandii is part of the evergreen coniferous family. It is known for its fast growth, and large size and is commonly used for landscaping purposes. One of the many uses of this tree is for privacy as it can grow to about 50 feet even with poor soil quality. Let’s take …
Sycamore or Platanus Occidentalis is a species native to the western hemisphere. It has historically been used as shade trees in cities as Sycamores are able to withstand the city’s atmosphere. This species can grow to massive sizes, the tallest ever measured to be 174 feet. Sycamores can be recognized by their bruised barks which …
Fig or Ficus Carica is part of the Moraceae family of trees. They are known for their fruits as well as for their ornamental value. Originally native to the Mediterranean region, they can now be found all over the world. Figs don’t usually grow big, with an average height of only 20-30 feet. Let’s take …
