Tree Diseases: Bacterial Wetwood (Slime Flux)
Introduction Bacterial wetwood, often referred to as slime flux, is a bole rot that afflicts hardwood trees. The disease is associated with numerous bacteria, which infect the inner sapwood, and…
Abiotic Disorders of Trees: Biological and Botanical Disorders
Introduction The genetic composition of a plant species is expressed through its physiological and morphological characteristics. Whether these characteristics are perceived as normal depends on the individual circumstances, and the…
Tree Profiles: Flowering Dogwood Cultivars, Part 2
This is the second half of a two part series on flowering dogwood cultivars. Introduction Flowering dogwood is one of the most frequently cultivated trees in the United States. More…
Tree Profiles: Flowering Dogwood Cultivars, Part 1
This is the first half of a two part series on flowering dogwood cultivars. Introduction Flowering dogwood is one of the most frequently cultivated trees in the United States. More…
Tree Profiles: Flowering Dogwood (Cornus florida), Part 2
This is the second half of a two part series on flowering dogwood. The following examines the cultivation of the tree, as well its damaging agents and pests, allergenic potential,…
Tree Profiles: Flowering Dogwood (Cornus florida), Part 1
This is the first half of a two part series on flowering dogwood. The following examines the tree’s distribution and habitat, developmental traits, longevity, height, bark, leaves, flowers, fruit, seed…
Insect Profiles: Gypsy Moth, Part 2
This is the second half of a two part series on gypsy moth. The following examines the insect’s predators, its impact on trees, and some of the most effective methods…
Insect Profiles: Gypsy Moth, Part 1
This is the first half of a two part series on gypsy moth. The following examines the insect’s distribution and range, its preferred hosts, and the four stages of its…
Tree Diseases: Dutch Elm Disease
Introduction Dutch elm disease is a fungal infection that affects many species of elm. It is one of the most destructive tree diseases in North America and Europe. Dutch elm…
Tree Profiles: Japanese Maple Cultivars, Part 3
This is the final segment of a three part series on Japanese maple cultivars. Introduction Japanese maple is a species of tree often used for cultivation. For over three centuries,…
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