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11/10/2026
The Chamber’s 2026 Annual Online Auction
Taking place November 8-15th browse and bid on an incredible selection of items, experiences and great deals. With even more phenomenal items than ever before, you may find yourself wondering whether to keep your winning bid for yourself or gift it for the holidays.
Donated by Bartlett: Bartlett Tree Experts will plant a beautiful ornamental flowering Dogwood tree in a location of your choosing!
11/5/2026
Winter tree inspection
Colder temperatures and shorter days serve as a reminder that it’s time for your trees and shrubs to have a winter check-up. Now is the time to uncover issues such as weakly attached branches, dead wood, diseases, pest infestations and other problems before they can cause serious damage in the spring.
10/27/2026
Beaver damage
If beavers are in your area, be proactive by protecting the lower trunk of your tree. In this case, the metal fencing was unfortunately placed on after a beaver had done damage.
10/26/2026
Phytopthora root rot
Phytophthora root rot is the likely cause of dieback in this group of rhododendrons.
10/23/2026
Weevil
These rhododendron leaves show distinctive notched edges associated with weevil damage, caused by adult insects feeding on the leaf blades during nighttime hours.
10/21/2026
Root rot
Root rot on this Garry oak (Quercus garryana) is likely caused by Inonotus dryadeus, a fungal pathogen that can significantly reduce the trees structural integrity.
10/14/2026
Western tent caterpillar
Western tent caterpillar (Malacosoma californicum) egg masses can be found on dormant trees throughout the winter.
10/12/2026
Madrone canker
Madrone canker (Neofusicoccum arbuti) is the likely cause of crown dieback affecting this Pacific madrone tree (Arbutus menziesii).
10/9/2026
Fashion for Compassion 2026
Victoria Hospice is now gearing up for this year’s Fashion for Compassion, taking place on Sunday, October 25, 2026, at the beautiful Delta Ocean Pointe Resort. The event will feature a plated lunch, fashion show, raffle, and the always-popular silent auction which includes 'The Bartlett Tree Experts Experience' worth $500.00 value.
10/8/2026
Garry oak failure
Rhizomorphs associated with a suspected Armillaria species were discovered within the failed root collar of this Garry oak (Quercus garryana). The presence of this root disease may have weakened structural roots and contributed to root plate failure.
10/6/2026
Red alder
Dieback and the death of coastal and riparian trees is often caused by Phytophthora pseudosyringae, a pathogen that specifically infects red alder trees (Alnus rubra), causing bleeding lesions on the lower trunk.
10/2/2026
Friendly reminder
Stem girdling from the webbing used in the initial planting on a Douglas fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii) tree. It is important to remove the stakes and arbor tie within one year after planting to prevent this problem.