Tree Profiles: Ginkgo, Part 2 (Ginkgo biloba)
This is the first of a two part series on the ginkgo tree. The following examines the tree’s root development, soil & topography, cultivation, damaging agents and pests, allergenic potential,…
This is the first of a two part series on the ginkgo tree. The following examines the tree’s root development, soil & topography, cultivation, damaging agents and pests, allergenic potential,…
This is the first of a two part series on the ginkgo tree. The following examines the tree’s habitat, developmental traits, longevity, height, bark, leaves, seeds, and propagation methods. Introduction…
Introduction Rosy maple moth (Dryocampa rubicunda) is a silk moth in the family Saturniidae. The moth is indigineous to North America. It is notable for its wooly appearance, and variable…
Introduction Box elder bug (Boisea trivittata) is a North American species of true bug in the family Rhopalidae. The insect is native to the western United States, where it frequently…
Introduction Tolype moth (Tolype velleda), also called large tolype moth and velleda lappet moth, is a small to medium sized moth in the family Lasiocampidae. Tolype Moth feeds on a…
Introduction Scleroderris canker is a fungal disease that affects various conifers. It is caused by the fungus Gremmeniella abietina-Sclreoderris lagerbergii. Scleroderris canker is one of the most significant diseases of…
Introduction Fire blight is a significant disease of various fruit trees. It is one of the most common diseases to afflict fruit trees in spring and summer. Apples, crabapples, and…
Introduction Apple scab is a fungal disease that commonly infects various apple and crabapple trees. It is recognized as one of the most significant diseases of apples and crabapples. Apple…
Introduction Cedar-hawthorn rust is a fungal disease that commonly infects junipers and hawthorns. It is one of the most frequently observed plant diseases in spring and summer. The disease is…
Introduction Cedar-quince rust is a fungal disease that infects most varieties of eastern red cedar, as well as many other junipers, and alternative hosts. The disease is caused by the…