Tree Diseases: Verticilium Wilt (Verticilium)
Introduction Verticilium wilt (Verticilium) is a fungal disease that infects over 400 plant species. It is caused by six species of the Verticilium genus: V. dahliae, V. albo-atrum, V. longisporum,…
Introduction Verticilium wilt (Verticilium) is a fungal disease that infects over 400 plant species. It is caused by six species of the Verticilium genus: V. dahliae, V. albo-atrum, V. longisporum,…
Introduction The snow fly (Chionea) is a wingless crane fly in the genus Limoniid. It is notable for being one of the few insects to remain active during the winter…
This is the fourth and final part of a series on Kousa dogwood cultivars. Introduction Kousa dogwood (Cornus kousa), also referred to as Benthamia kousa, Cynoxylon kousa, Chinese dogwood, Kousa,…
This is the third part of a series on Kousa dogwood cultivars. Introduction Kousa dogwood (Cornus kousa), also referred to as Benthamia kousa, Cynoxylon kousa, Chinese dogwood, Kousa, Korean dogwood,…
This is the second part of a series on Kousa dogwood cultivars. Introduction Kousa dogwood (Cornus kousa), also referred to as Benthamia kousa, Cynoxylon kousa, Chinese dogwood, Kousa, Korean dogwood,…
Introduction Kousa dogwood (Cornus kousa), also referred to as Benthamia kousa, Cynoxylon kousa, Chinese dogwood, Kousa, Korean dogwood, and Japanese dogwood is a popular ornamental tree or shrub that is…
This is the tenth and final part of a series on fall tree diseases. This article examines thousand cankers disease and verticilium wilt. Introduction During fall, the environment undergoes a…
This is the ninth part of a series on fall tree diseases and disorders. This article examines maple tar spot and oak wilt. Introduction During fall, the environment undergoes a…
This is the eighth part of a series on fall tree diseases and disorders. This article examines powdery mildew and sooty mold. Introduction During fall, the environment undergoes a drastic…
This is the seventh part of a series on fall tree diseases and disorders. This article examines leaf scorch and lophodermium needle cast. Introduction During fall, the environment undergoes a…