Beech leaf disease (BLD) affects and kills both native and ornamental beech tree species. It is associated with a nematode, Litylenchus crenatae mccannii. The disease was first discovered in Ohio in 2012. Neighboring infections currently exist in Ohio, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Ontario, Canada. How To Identify Beech Leaf Disease What You…
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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…
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…
Read along about why Tree Topping is actually NEVER the smart answer for your overgrown tree.
Why you need it.. How it’s done.. And what to expect.
Ever wonder how trees survive periods of extreme freezing in winter and still bloom in spring?
New home construction is exciting and overwhelming. Don’t forget to call an arborist to evaluate your building plans and the effect they may take on your existing landscape.
September through October is a perfect time to fertilize your trees and shrubs. Learn all the benefits of an organic fish fertilizer.
