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Environmental factors and damage 114
Fertilization and soil management 45
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Insects and pests 131
Plant health care 185
Tree diseases 166
Tree management and consulting 18

“Shot hole disease” is caused by the fungus blumeriella. Preventative fungicide treatments beginning...

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Plant health care

Tree diseases

Earwigs do not hurt the tree at all.

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Plant health care

Insects and pests

Your redbud has lost a significant amount of foliage. You should water the tree through the Fall whe...

Environmental factors and damage

Mid-summer to fall is the best time. There is a lot of fluid going through the limbs in the spring. ...

Environmental factors and damage

This can be managed with sterile pruning practices and systemic insecticide applied at precise timin...

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Plant health care

Tree diseases

There are many factors to consider when planning for development near trees. Assessment of tree tree...

Environmental factors and damage

You want to select a spot that’s at least five feet from the old site, which will improve the chance...

Environmental factors and damage

There is no fee for this visit. After an inspection, we'll provide a proposal detailing our recommen...

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Fertilization and soil management

General information

The short answer is yes. Either scenario will likely damage the tree. The long answer is, it depends...

Environmental factors and damage

Unfortunately we do not offer dendrochronology services.

Environmental factors and damage

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Frequently asked questions

What should be done about a Yoshino Cherry with Shot Hole Disease?

Are earwigs in an otherwise healthy looking tree a problem?

My young redbud lost half its leaves after drought and high tempera?

When is the best time of year to prune birch trees?

How should fire blight in an ornamental pear tree be managed?

How close should I build to a tree?

After removing a tree, how deep should one remove the stump in order to plant a new tree?

What is the cost estimate to have someone come out for a consultation service?

Will removing or trimming tree roots on established trees damage the tree?

Does Bartlett offer dendrochronology services for dating historic trees?

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