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by Donna Dennington
(Las Vegas, NV.)

I had to have a mesquite tree moved from front yard to back. It has been approximately 2 mths. The tree looks pretty bad. Small limbs break easily, Larger ones still flexible. No new growth at all. Is it still in shock or dead. How can I find out if its completely dead? I really think its a hardy tree and was very healthy before moving it. I live in southwest desert. This week temps dropped for the first time under 70.
Its been so windy 30/40 mph the last few days. my rose bushes took a beating. Should the longer vines that are leafless now be trimmed or wait till they go dormant? Same question for Jasmine bush. When to trim back? Thank you Donna

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Oct 30, 2009

Mesquite Tree
by: Kimberly

Hi Donna, Kimberly here from landscape solutions for you. Thank you very much for asking the question on your Mesquite tree and also pruning your rose and Jasmine shrubs.

The Mesquite has three different varieties. The Screwbean, Velvet, (which is the largest) and the Honey.

It sounds from your description that the Mesquite may be in shock. A way to check this is to take a small sharp knife and scratch the surface of a few branches. If they are green, the tree is still alive. If their brown, this is a definite sign of shock. The high winds will not help either with a new transplanted specimen. Consider loosening the dirt if the tree has green in it, and adding some mushroom compost. This is an organic fertilizer that will last up to one year. Make sure you stay on a good watering schedule. Another thought is to take a branch to a local nursery if available, and have them look at it.

As far as your rose and Jasmine, you can prune back once the flowering stage is all done. Prune the leggy branches off, but always trim at an angle.

I hope this helps some and let us know how you make out with your Mesquite tree. Thanks again for asking the question here at landscape solutions for you. Feel free to ask anytime. Have a great day!
Kimberly

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