Tree diseases

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Verticillium wilt is a vascular disease that affects many woody trees and shrubs, herbaceous ornamentals, weeds, vege…

Verticillium wilt resistant species

Canada, Great Britain, Ireland, United States

Verticillium wilt is a soil borne fungal disease that can be fatal to a wide range of woody plants. It is also a sign…

Even though this could be something as simple as drought stress, it is possible for there to be another problem. We...

Without knowing exactly what insect is causing the problem, I cannot provide specific information for chemical...

Weir's cushion rust of spruce

Canada, United States

Weir’s cushion rust of spruce, also called spruce needle rust, is caused by the fungus Chrysomyxa weirii. This …

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

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

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

The description sounds like cottony maple scale, a type of insect that lives underneath the white substance. Their...

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