A dead tree is an obvious hazard, but what of other trees on your property? Do you know the other signs that your tree is a hazard and may need removal to keep you and your property safe? Could you have living hazard trees hiding in your back yard? We outline the signs of hazardous…
Deadwood is actually a natural process for many fast growing trees such as silver maples, locusts and birch. Small interior branches receive less sunlight and are also more prone to cold damage in the winter. The tree sends more sap to those branches which are supporting the tree. Eventually the sap supply to the less…
An arborist, by definition, is a tree care specialist in the cultivation and care of trees and shrubs, including tree surgery, the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of tree diseases, and the control of pests. Some definitions refer to Arborists as “tree surgeons,” and as a doctor is knowledgeable about the body, an arborist is knowledgeable…
Cottonwood and elm are both beautiful, fast-growing deciduous trees. The tall stately appearance of either tree can be an attractive complement to any landscape. Unfortunately, there are diseases and insects which plague these trees. Slime Flux This bacterial infection gets its name from the frothy slime that oozes out of the tree bark after infection.…
Preventative Tree Care – While insects are an important food supply for the local bird population, the birds never seem to eat enough of them. Insect pests are one of the most common issues that plague deciduous trees. Some insects are species specific, such as the sycamore lace bug. Others chew on anything from the…
An arborist, by definition, is a specialist in the cultivation and care of trees and shrubs, including tree surgery, the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of tree diseases, and the control of pests. Some definitions refer to Arborists as “tree surgeons,” and as a doctor is knowledgeable about the body, an arborist is knowledgeable about the…
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