Why should we plant and care for trees? Research shows that trees clean our air, our water, and our soil. Trees make significant contributions to improve our health, sense of well being, quality … [Read more...]
Oak Wilt Fact and Fears–Symptoms, Diagnosis, Management, Prevention, and Treatment
March 28, 2013 By
Oak Wilt is a complex disease. Conflicting information in public venues adds to the current Oak Wilt confusion and creates anxiety over the potential loss of a favorite tree. If Grandpa planted … [Read more...]
Mistletoe…Parasite or Treasure?
December 1, 2010 By
Mistletoe is the common name for a parasitic flowering plant that grows attached to, and within, the vascular system of a tree or shrub. There are many different species of mistletoe, including some … [Read more...]
Pathologists Corner – Oak Wilt
August 15, 2010 By
Oak wilt is caused by a fungus (Ceratocystis fagacearum) which colonizes the vascular system of the tree. Conduction of water is disrupted causing the leaves to wilt and ultimately for the tree to … [Read more...]
Winter is Prime Time to Manage Mistletoe
August 15, 2010 By
Mistletoe is often associated with peace or romance during the holiday season, when in fact, this holiday symbol is actually a harmful parasite of trees. Mistletoe derives its nutrients and … [Read more...]
Look for Your Tree’s Root Flare
August 15, 2010 By
The root flare is the portion to the tree where the trunk widens at the base as it transitions to the root system. This flare occurs at the natural grade of the soil. It is of critical importance … [Read more...]
Important Landscape Information and Strategies
August 15, 2010 By
It's time to prune Oaks - especially Live Oaks and Red Oaks. To avoid the chance of your trees contracting Oak Wilt disease, necessary pruning should be done before February 1, 1995. The risky and … [Read more...]
Dormant Season Tree Care
August 15, 2010 By
Although the deciduous trees have lost their leaves for the winter and we humans consider the trees to be dormant, physiologically the tree is very active. New roots are being developed and the tree … [Read more...]
Managing Woodpecker Damage
August 14, 2010 By
Arborists are often asked, “What is boring holes in a straight line across my tree’s trunk?” The woodpecker is the culprit, and most of the time it causes no health problems for the tree. … [Read more...]
Dormant Oil Application
July 20, 2010 By
Dormant oil applications to trees and shrubs can be a quite effective tool when managing many of our insect and disease problems. The application is done once a year during the dormant season. In … [Read more...]