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    Bark splitting from my Idaho Locust

    I went out and removed a few of the smaller branches. 90-100% of the remaining dead branches spring from this single large branch. In the 2nd and 3rd pic, I gave you two views of the same branch. In the middle pic, the dead branch is on the left; on the right-hand or third pic, the dead branch...
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    Bark splitting from my Idaho Locust

    OK, I'll use a blade, cut back the dead branches to the trunk, and then burn the removed trunk. Is there something in the technique of using a knife, to remove the dead bark from the trunk? I mean, what is the problem with simply pulling it off?
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    Bark splitting from my Idaho Locust

    Also, when I trim the branches, they are all on one side, like in these pics. Is it ok if I trim each non-blossoming branch down to where it branches out from the trunk? Or would that be going too far?
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    Bark splitting from my Idaho Locust

    I guess I have another question. Does whatever is left on the trunk, look healthy enough? The weather here in southern california desert isn't getting below freezing, it is generally in the 40s overnight low, if not warmer.
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    Bark splitting from my Idaho Locust

    Well unfortunately, pull is what I did. I didn't read that last post of yours. Well this is what I have now. One pic is the inside of the bark that was just removed. I do have one question. Should I treat that bark I just removed, as diseased, and throw it away? Or can I cut it up, and then...
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    Bark splitting from my Idaho Locust

    Too bad... I'll remove some of it this week and post an update. Fwiw, about 2 thirds of branches have blossoms on them. Don't know if that is relevant or not to this...
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    What type of plant is this growing by my Idaho Locust?

    OK, I'll definitely leave it. So you don't think it is a rose at all? I think I'm seeing the same plant sprout up in another section of my front yard, that has roses. We have had a lot of rain this past spring (southern California), that might be why I'm seeing these new plants.
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    What type of plant is this growing by my Idaho Locust?

    It has actually grown since this post. I think it might be a rose. For a few years, some years ago, I had planted dwarf roses all around the perimeter of this area--it is a circle about 5-6 feet in diameter. So I suppose it might be some root that finally made it back up to the surface? I dunno.
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    Bark splitting from my Idaho Locust

    I have attached a couple more pics here. I can't see too far inside, and I'm not sure what beetle larva markings look like. Should I just peel off the bark that is coming off? I've never done anything like this before.
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    Bark splitting from my Idaho Locust

    I just went out to weed the base around around my Idaho Locust (probably 5 years old). I saw that the bark is splitting off from the inside of the tree trunk. This is the first time that I've noticed this---I am definitely hoping that this isn't an incurable disease or something like that.
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    What type of plant is this growing by my Idaho Locust?

    I just came out to weed the area around my Idaho Locust, and found this interesting little plant growing; in addition to the blob that I took a pic off, about 18 inches away is a smaller bunch. The round leaves reminded me of spurge, but it is growing too high, as spurge in my experience grows...
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    Help ID this beautiful shrub

    Great, and please post back if you get a reply. At some point, I'll take it to a nursery when I get some time, but anything would be better to walk in with.
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    Help ID this beautiful shrub

    I doubt its native, I live in the desert. This is too colorful. I'm pretty sure they got it from a nursery.
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    Help ID this beautiful shrub

    Well if you don't know, I doubt anyone does, but I'll still come back here to see if anyone else does. Maybe I should just go to a nursery and see if the folks there can spot it. I'll do that if I have to. I definitely want this along my driveway.
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    Help ID this beautiful shrub

    Possibly, although if I can ID it, I'll find out when I can plant it. I want it to replace some large junipers along our driveway, so I'm not sure it would be a great candidate to take a branch and root it. That might take a while to grow out. I agree, the color is beautiful. Any idea what it is?
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