Tree Diseases: Sooty Mold
Introduction: Sooty mold is a collective term applied to several species of dark fungi. The fungi grow on honeydew excreted by insects, or exudates from leaves of certain plants. Sooty…
Introduction: Sooty mold is a collective term applied to several species of dark fungi. The fungi grow on honeydew excreted by insects, or exudates from leaves of certain plants. Sooty…
Climate shifts and extreme temperatures present a slew of environmental challenges for trees. The following examines two of the most common heat related disorders, and recommended practices for mitigating their…
Introduction: Diplodia tip blight, also known as Sphaeropsis tip blight, is a common fungal disease caused by two species of Diplodia: Diplodia pinea and Diplodia scrobiculata. Diplodia pinea is the…
Introduction Beech bark disease is an insect-disease complex responsible for causing significant mortality and defect in American beech (Fagus grandifolia) and European beech (Fagus sylvatica). Beech bark disease results when…
This is the second half of a two part series on red maple cultivars. Red maple is one of the most popular trees used for cultivation. Its rapid growth, aesthetic…
This is the first half of a two-part series on red maple cultivars. Red maple is one of the most popular trees used for cultivation. Its rapid growth, aesthetic qualities,…
This is the second half of a two part series on red maple. The following examines the tree's root development, soil and topography, damaging agents and pests, allergenic potential, and…
This is the first half of a two part series on red maple. The following examines the tree's developmental traits, distribution and habitat, longevity, height, leaves, twigs, flowers, fruit, and…
Dogwood anthracnose is a common tree disease of flowering and Pacific dogwood. The origin of the disease is unknown, but it is believed to have been introduced to the United…
Anthracnose is a general term used to describe various diseases that occur on many deciduous and evergreen tree species. The following examines the most common types of anthracnose, and the…