by TreesNomore | Tree Diseases and Problems
Girdling roots to a tree, is a similar experience to overeating while wearing a belt. When our favorite dish is placed directly in front of us, we cannot help but indulge. Upon indulging, we notice the space between our stomach and belt gradually decreases, resulting...
by TreesNomore | Tree Diseases and Problems
Holes in trees can be disconcerting. Many homeowners are unsure about what holes indicate for tree health, or what they should do when a hole appears. In this post, we address tree holes and talk about how a hole could be a sign of compromised structural integrity....
by TreesNomore | Tree Diseases and Problems
What is winter burn? Winter burn is a common problem of evergreens including those with broad leaves (e.g., boxwood, holly, rhododendron), needles (e.g., fir, hemlock, pine, spruce, yew) and scale-like leaves (e.g., arborvitae, false cypress, juniper) grown in...
by TreesNomore | Tree Diseases and Problems
Boxwood blight can cause severe leaf loss and eventual death of boxwood shrubs. (Photo courtesy of David Clement, University of Maryland Extension) What is boxwood blight? Boxwood blight (also known as box blight and boxwood leaf drop) is a devastating disease of...
by TreesNomore | Tree Diseases and Problems
Oak Wilt is a fungal / vascular disease caused by the fungal invader Bretziella fagacearum and infects virtually all species of oaks, both red and white. The disease is contagious and spreads quickly by insects who carry the fungus from one oak to...
by TreesNomore | Tree Diseases and Problems
[Image source: Wisconsin Horticulture] A fungal evergreen disease, Rhizosphaera Needle Cast can cause unsightly damage. It primarily affects the short-needled evergreen varieties – spruce, fir, pine and hemlock species. Most commonly, this fungus affects...
