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Diseases and Disorders Trees	Need to identify leaf extensions on the leaves of an elm sapling in Houston, Tx. May 22, 2013 I have an elm sapling which grows strange leave extensions on its leaves. Can I send you a picture? Tree looks healthy View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Non-Natives Pests	Identification of insects on crepe myrtle in Florida May 22, 2013 I have large colonies of striped bugs on large crepe myrtle in my backyard. They stay in large groups and have long antennae. There are larger black bugs among the groups that appear to corral and g... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Diseases and Disorders Trees	Problems with a two year old persimmon tree in Fredricksburg, TX. May 22, 2013 Hi Mr/Ms Smarty Plants, We planted a 4-ft Texas Persimmon, Diospyros texana, 2-years ago, with wonderful leaf and fruit production since. We recently had a hail storm (5/9/13) and although mos... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Invasive Plants Non-Natives Grasses or Grass-like Shrubs	Non-native ligustrum in non-native fescue in Medina TX May 22, 2013 Is there an effective way to kill baby ligustrums coming up in my fescue yard without harming the grass? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Planting Drought Tolerant Trees	Drought resistant small tree for Ft. Worth TX May 22, 2013 I am looking for suggestions for a small tree (no more than 25 feet max)that is drought resistant but can handle a little irrigation and a lot of wind. Something showy is a plus. Grouped with salvias ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
General Botany	What are the native plants in Kerrville, Texas? May 22, 2013 What are the native plants in Kerrville, Texas? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Plant Identification Vines	Identification of thorny vine in Michigan May 21, 2013 We have a species growing around our rural SW Michigan property that I'm trying to identify: I either see stalks up to 3 ft tall, or much longer vines if they find anchor. The most notable characte... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Poisonous Plants	Beneficial characteristics of Phytolacca americana (Pokeweed) May 21, 2013 I have a surprise Polk weed plant growing in my back yard, does it have any beneficial uses,and if not, how best to eradicate it. Thank you. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Plant Identification Grasses or Grass-like	Identification of red-topped grass blooming in Comal County May 21, 2013 I live in Comal County and right now (mid May) there is a beautiful, red topped grass growing along the side of country roads. It is maybe 1 foot tall, and waves in the breeze. Do you know what kind o... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
Edible Plants Vines	Are berries of coral honeysuckle edible from Lufkin TX May 21, 2013 Are the berries of coral honeysuckle edible? View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer
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