Tree Pruning and Removal in Winter Winter is an great season for tree care. In fact, it's an ideal time to prune and remove trees. Tree dormancy and lack of leaf cover provide many advantages that …
Urban Tree Stress
Basement foundations, driveways, utilities, and streets restrict the root system and available resources. Why Are Urban Trees Stressed? Less Water is Available – In Urban Environments, there are …
Rhizosphaera Needle Cast
Rhizosphaera needle cast is a disease caused by the fungus Rhizosphaera kalkhoffii that commonly affects spruce trees growing outside of their native range. Rhizosphaera starts on the inner and lower …
Oak Wilt
Browning starts at the edges, progresses towards the petiole, and the trees defoliate. What Causes Oak Wilt? Oak wilt is a lethal disease caused by the fungus Ceratocystis fagacearum. The fungus …
Japanese Beetles
What are Japanese Beetles? Native to Japan, the Japanese beetle (Popilia japonica) has spread to many U.S. states including Iowa, Missouri and Minnesota, and continues to spread each year. Grubs …
Drought Stress
Basement foundations, driveways, utilities, and streets restrict the root system and available resources. In the urban environment grass competes with trees for water and minerals. This significantly …
