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Root Problems and Tree Decline

Most urban tree declines that we see in the landscape is most likely related to root problems. Indicators of tree root problems are: crown die back, epicormic shoots and suckers, stunted twig growth,…

Obscure Scale

Many scale insects are serious pests of ornamental shrubs and trees. Obscure scale is an armored scale that feeds by attaching itself to twigs and branches and sucking sap that consists of sugars and…

Without a buffer between the lawn and tree trunks damage is likely. Such is the case with this cherry tree. There is nothing to be done once the damage has taken place. A mulch buffer would have prevented this damage form the weedeater. (Credit Casey Tree

Mechanical Injuries are a Threat to Tree Health

When a tree is bumped, scraped, or chewed by a lawn mower or weed eater, the resulting wound can seriously threaten the life of that tree. Not only is the wound itself damaging, but pathogens can…

Orange and Yellow Peaches with Green Leaves hanging from a Peach tree

Fruit Tree Chilling Requirement

As we transition out of winter and into spring every year, have you ever noticed that we have some fruit trees that are blooming way too early, while others remain dormant? This could be due to the…