These pretty little green bark beetles are smaller than a dime, but are capable of taking down an ash tree that is thousands of times its size. First spotted in the United States in 2002, the population of Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) has grown quickly and has made its way to the Northeast with infestations…
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As Tree Care professionals, nearly every day we encounter issues that could have been avoided with proper planning. Having record of all your trees, their species, age, size and health history is the first major step to properly caring for a large property. Here at Emerald Tree and Shrub Care, we consider a tree inventory…
What is Black Knot Black Knot is a common fungal disease that typically attacks ornamental Cherry Trees and Plum Trees. The disease is spread by infectious spores that can easily disperse through the air, on gardening tools and in spring rain. Once a tree is infected, it can take a full year until the symptoms…
Boxwood Blight is a very concerning disease that was first discovered in the United States in 2011. How it came to arrive here, and where the pathogen originally came from is unknown. It has recently been discovered in Downstate NY, Long Island and Connecticut. Every species of Buxux is at risk of this disease, while…
There is something very calming about looking out into your wintery yard and knowing all your plants and trees are resting for the winter. Luckily, they have a natural ability to prepare themselves for dormancy and are extremely resilient. That’s not to say though, that the stress of an intense cold season does not wear…
Temperatures here in Westchester and Fairfield County have remained mild, but with high 30s predicted next week, we can be confident the dry cold weather is creeping near. For us, winter is a time for hibernation; avoiding the outdoors, sleeping more, eating comfort foods and keeping warm by a fire. Since trees and shrubs are…
We have received many calls from concerned clients lately that their spruces, pines and arborvitaes are shedding needles and turning yellow or brown. We are so happy to report that this is a completely normal occurrence and is no cause for alarm! These species of trees and shrubs are what we refer to as “narrowleaf…
Don’t overlook tree protection when planning your next construction project.
This year, take a proactive approach to storm preparation.
Summertime is here, and your trees needs a few things from you. Here is a short list of how to care for your precious greens throughout these hot summer months. Prune your Trees Overgrown trees and shrubs are a big problem in summer heat because there is not enough fresh air circulating throughout the…
