The Effects of Salt Injury on Trees
Sodium chloride (NaCl) is a type of salt commonly used for ice removal. When applied, it is effective at melting ice, and preventing ice accumulation. It is often used in…
Winter Tree Injuries: Sunscald
During the winter season, trees are vulnerable to a number of injuries. One of the more common is a bark injury called winter sunscald. What Is Sunscald? Winter sunscald, also…
Winter Tree Injuries: Frost Cracking
During the winter months, a cold, dry air descends upon the northeast. It spreads quickly, a pervasive chill that seeps into the soil and lingers amongst the trees. Many trees…
Winter Tree Injuries: Frost Heaving
Winter is often a time of great upheaval for trees. Temperatures plummet, accompanied by harsh, dry winds and inclement weather. Storms gather that can linger for days, blanketing trees and…
December Ice Storm: 1+" of ice
Tree Features and Ice Storm Resistance
Tree species vary in their resistance to ice accumulation. Some develop characteristics that render them more susceptible to ice damage. Others exhibit characteristics that improve their strength and structural integrity,…
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Tree Features and Ice Storm Susceptibility
The susceptibility of trees to ice storms is influenced by a variety of factors. Several factors are environmental, dictated by the strength of the storm. These include the amount of…
How Ice Storms Impact Trees
Every year, severe ice storms occur in the United States and Canada. They are especially prevalent in the midwestern and eastern United States. In these regions, ice storms act as…
Invasive Insects of the Northeast: Winter Moth
Winter moth is a small species of moth native to Europe and Western Asia. It was first discovered in North America in the 1930's, appearing across various regions of Canada.…
Invasive Insects of the Northeast: Asian Long-horned Beetle
The Asian longhorned beetle (Anoplophora glabripennis), also referred to as the starry sky beetle, is a large wood-boring insect native to eastern China, Japan, and Korea. It was first discovered in North…
Invasive Insects of the Northeast: Hemlock Wooly Adelgid
Hemlock wooly adelgid is a small, aphidlike insect that is native to southern Japan. It was first discovered in North America in the early 1950's near Richmond, Virginia. In the…