Arborist: Tulip poplar nightmare

[@Hoosierpie]

Our tulip poplar had the same problem. It went from no noticeable aphids one year; to raining aphids and their byproducts the next. Seemingly overnight too. Watering ours completely solved our problem within days. Our problem started during our 4th summer w the tree. It was by far the driest. So I started off w watering the heck out of it. It may have been excessive except it sits on the highest point of our property with a significant slope just past the drip line. We put some dish soap in hose sprayer to knock out what we could and to clean off the walkway. I fully anticipated the mess to instantly reappear. Instead, the aphids disappeared. Seemingly overnight as well. The problem started to return the following two summers but watering the tree nipped it in the bud. I’m much more vigilant now that I know. This year was our driest spring/summer/fall. I didn’t wait for the problem and just gave it a good drenching ahead of the aphids. I know correlation doesn’t equal causation but if it works 3x’s in a row wo any other differences then it works in my book. It’s cheap and thankfully we have plenty of it, it’s worth giving a shot if someone else is having this same problem.

[@oneministries4878]

That is notable evidence and definitely something I have never tried. We will definitely be looking into this, thanks for the feedback!

[@fortheearth]

Informative demonstration. Thank you for posting!

[@Carnesnip68]

Great video! Tulip poplar is TN. state tree! Very informative! Thank you!

[@charlesrobert6211]

Great video. I have one tulip tree on the way and willing to deal with the special care it needs. I hope you have extra safety system if your rope breaks.

[@oneministries4878]

There are always redundancies in place, ropes and chainsaws don’t mix.

[@SamiKallu]

This is the best, educational video by an arborist about our native trees, aphids and ants. Thank you.

[@oneministries4878]

Thanks, but I said the wrong Latin name in the beginning. It’s liriodendron tulipifera

[@johnnybee4797]

I live near a park that's full of century old tulip poplars, they are beautiful and majestic, but you certainly wouldn't want one anywhere close to a house. On occasion some have fallen during storms and its a huge operation to have them removed.

[@Mikhail-Caveman]

Thanks for sharing this videon and informing people about the reasons not to use the harmful chemicals and methods!

[@ArborNow]

The ant bait I was referring to is (Advion)

[@samsally3581]

You just made their AC bill go up 20% lol

[@oneministries4878]

Ha yes, but now their foundation isn’t tilted

[@MrCuckoobox]

Cheaper than replacing/repair your roof when the limbs fall or the whole tree goes through it and/or foundation, sidewalk and driveway issues. Tulip Poplar are not "Residential/Urban Trees". It is like deciding , am going to have "Pet Elephant" instead of a dog or cat that stays with the house and lot; at some point the Elephant is going to get to big to keep inside the house.

[@boinknook]

😂 better get solar panels.

[@brihm3869]

​@MrCuckoobox trees are amazing and it's funny how people don't picture or consider them when they are mature. I see a guy up the street planted a red maple tree within 2 feet of his house. It looks really nice right now. 😅

[@oh_k8]

This was so informative. I dont have this type of tree where Im at but it was so interesting to learn about the chain of cause and effect.

[@JerryMraz.]

I appreciate the big picture eco overview and the entomology. When the tree has to go it has to go. Especially that close to the house, but there’s always a cost. Several costs. Good job. Subbed

[@EmmaMorgan09]

I’ve got one of these trees in a 50cm tub. It’s 15 years old and 6’ tall. A giant bonsai! I love it. Needs watering every day though. I’m in wales uk x

[@oneministries4878]

How cool, I have never seen this one bonsaied

[@misschriss6874]

I was thinking about planting some tulip trees, so I was doing some research. I came upon this video, and the ant/aphid relationship is so fascinating to me.

[@oneministries4878]

They have a few dwarf varieties, but by the time people find out they are not it would be too late.

[@misschriss6874]

@@oneministries4878 I have four acres in the front of my house, so the size wouldn’t be an issue. Thanks tho.

[@oneministries4878]

@@misschriss6874 well now, four acres… you my friend are blessed🤗

[@misschriss6874]

@@oneministries4878 more than I deserve.

[@oneministries4878]

@@misschriss6874 the Bible says we are Saved by Grace (favor we didn’t earn) through Faith (trusting in Gods promise).

[@jffii]

Outstanding! Great job. Thank you for taking the time to produce this very informative video.

[@oneministries4878]

Thanks for watching

[@shapesgraphics]

great information and great video! ty !

[@jeffadams492]

Awesome vid thanks for all the very valuable information

[@snobird33]

Very well done video.

[@brendaproctor2754]

Thank you for this video. My tree just started the sap weeping this year. Will do the soapy wash and advion!

[@jmas2312]

Just the information I need. Thanks.

[@erinwade4546]

It’s my tree’s problem, big time

[@elli0tbriggs]

Whats the cost to cut this down?

[@mikejoyce3782]

Nice limb-dropping control. Thought you were in California with your non-petroleum-powered chainsaw.

[@dumy187]

Great video. I'm thinking about using a poplar as a fast growing trellis for a honeysuckle plant, but this was a lovely distraction. (The plan is to kill my poplar after a couple years by removing an inch of the Cambian layer around the whole tree's circumference. Maybe use concrete, gravel, or some coppery fungicide for the top 6" to 12" of soil to slow the rot.)

[@dalexfilms]

There are much simpler and more reliable ways to make a trellis... LOL.

[@RBnPA]

Excellent video! Very educational! Can you explain the “soapy solution”? What is it made up of.

[@dalexfilms]

Look up "Insecticidal soap." It's basically just a soap solution that usually has a little oil in it. There are many commercial products; some people make their own.

[@blakespower]

yeah they arent native to the west coast tuliptrees, I never have that sticky problem on the east coast though, but now we have Spotted Lantern Flies spreading everywhere and I hear they do the Honeydew also except they are much bigger than the tiny aphids

[@gabriellasimpkins6511]

I just pollarded mine here in the Willamette Valley. I hated to do it, but we have a septic field within 25 feet of our 16 year old beautiful tulip tree. Sticky and ants...I love to sit under it, but these two things were a bummer.

[@oneministries4878]

I feel your pain, their natural shape is beautiful but they get so big

[@staceylam762]

Can you recommend a fast growing shade , non invasive roots without pest issues planting near a house? Thanks

[@oneministries4878]

This is the problem we all face, if it grows fast with big leaves, it has aggressive roots.

[@staceylam762]

What about a green or California ash tree? Leaves are small but it says ash can get to 80ft

[@tawjeparker7203]

Those aphids are farmed by ants. Essentially they are ant cattle. 😂

[@samsally3581]

Same height but twice the diameter trunk

[@Forever.memeworld]

Just like crepe Myrtle’s. I see these ants just never knew the name besides pest .

[@derekfebo7370]

You got the Latin name wrong. This is not a member of the genus Populus. It's not even in that family. This is a member of the 2 genus Magnolia family, and the proper species name is Liriodendron tulipifera. It's called "yellow poplar" in the lumber trade due to the similarity of its lumber to that of trees in the Populus genus, but it is not a poplar. Or a tulip for that matter. This is the American representative of the 2 species genus Liriodendron. The other is Liriodendron chinense. The American species is the tallest North American hardwood (angiosperm or flowering plant/tree) and the tallest tree species east of the Mississippi. A tree in Tennessee has been tape-dropped repeatedly at 191' tall. Thought I'd help clarify since the first sentence has incorrect, scientifically and verifiably false information about the botanical name of the tree.

[@oneministries4878]

You’re right, and we already talked about it in the replies.

[@samsally3581]

Are these tree safe from falling this close to house? Mine are the same but bigger and has a lot of aphids as well and tons of lady bugs lol

[@oneministries4878]

The roots can damage concrete pads but not usually slabs. Best to have them at least 30’ away from a home.

[@adamgeorge37]

but aren't there insecticides that you can inject that only effect soft bodied insects?

[@oneministries4878]

The problem is Bee Larva are considered soft bodied insects.

[@adamgeorge37]

@@oneministries4878 ooo right. so you are saying they will take the poisoned sugars back and the larva will die. that makes sense.

[@oneministries4878]

@@adamgeorge37 yes, we think it may be the main cause of hive collapse in America.

[@adamgeorge37]

@@oneministries4878 ooo well that pretty much supports why im only planning on getting my license and doing injections for nutrition or fungal infections rather than insecticides.

[@MrCuckoobox]

Yes, It should be "Removed. That tree is does NOT belong there or in that neighborhood period.....The lots in that neighborhood are too small for Tulip poplars considering that fact that they grow 100-125ft and have the potential of growing close to 200ft...."Ranger Ants" or "Carpenter Ants"? My neighbors Tulip poplar snapped at the trunk and fell into our yard. I ended up having to remove the down tree. The tree snapped because ants had "eaten" parts of the trunk and weaken it. These tree belong in Parks, Forests, Farms or lots that are several acres. It is not an "Urban/Residential Friendly Tree".

[@rrai1999]

It absolutely is, I live in a forest full of them and they surround me on all sides, massive hurricanes have passed through here and none have ever fallen

[@WillieFungo]

@@rrai1999 None have fallen yet.

[@cmandda2]

The black sticky stuff it drops is horrible

[@christopherhill1685]

Liriodendron tulipifera not populus.

[@ArborNow]

You are so right, I didn’t even realize I said that. Thank you for the correction!

[@ArborNow]

I was also wrong about Bees collecting wax, it turns out they produce it from a gland. I’m wrong all the time, just ask my wife🤪

[@samsally3581]

25 ft from slab

[@ArborNow]

A root barrier will help protect your slab

[@PlantNativeTrees]

Here comes a big AC bill 😂 Hope they plant an oak.

[@ArborNow]

It’s Oregon, people barely use the AC there

[@samsally3581]

50 yr old