Environmental factors and damage

What are the black spots on the leaves of all the maple trees in our area?

The black spots are from a harmless fungus causing a disease known as tar spot. The fungus has been more prolific...

What are the pale spots on my young Japanese red maple?

These spots that are on the leaves are more than likely a type of leafspot fungus. This year, we have had quite a bit...

What are the raised spots on my trees?

Those raised spots are likely to be scale. Scale populations are high all along the east coast. Scale is a deadly pest...

What are your services for large palm trees?

Palm trees require annual pruning to clean out the seed pods and any dead fronds. We are available to provide a...

What causes a white pine to suddenly turn yellow?

It could be a root problem causing the decline of the one tree. White Pine are susceptible to root rot disease and/or...

What causes black spots and leaf loss in multiple trees?

There are many problems that can cause spotting, curling, and death of the leaves and/or tree. Without more extensive...

What is the best way to maintain Bradford Pear trees?

I would recommend pruning them to thin the canopies approximately 15% by removing live, rubbing, and interfering...

What is the web-like coating on my Valley Oak’s branches?

This is likely an insect called a leafroller that created the webbing. If this is the case, it has probably completed...

What should I do about a broken plum branch full of fruit?

If the branch is still attached by the cambium, (the "skin" of the trunk), then leave it where it is for the time...

What should I do about ants damaging my maple tree?

Ants only excavate dead wood, so there is little concern the ants will affect the health of the tree. The bigger...