Tree diseases

Why is my Red Maple dying?

You have a fungal leaf spot on your Red Maple. This is very common on Red Maple and is typically not detrimental to...

Why is my river birch tree losing its leaves?

An arborist should <a class="text-limeGreen-500 hover:underline hover:decoration-solid hover:underline-offset-4 hover:cursor-pointer hover:text-limeGreen-600" href="/make-appointment">visit your property</a> to inspect the river birch to determine the options.

Why is my tree failing after applying mulch?

It sounds as if you might have problems with soil fertility and/or root collar issues. You should be able to clearly...

Why is my white pine leaking and covered in tiny holes?

This could be woodpecker damage, which is usually not an issue, or it could be borer damage, which could be very...

Why is one blue spruce dying, and could it spread to others?

There are several pests that can cause needle browning and defoliation of blue spruce at this time of year. Spider...

Why is there sticky sap on my deck, yard, and cars this year?

It is entirely possible that aphids are a concern on your tree. Aphids are a pest of trees that suck plant juices from...

Why isn’t one of my cherry trees blooming or leafing out?

There are a number of factors that could contribute to a cherry losing its leaves early. Last year, we saw the...

Will all of the pruning cuts be painted?

Research has shown that tree paints do not suppress insect pests, disease or decay or provide any benefit to the...

Will bent arborvitae recover after snow, or should I cable them?

Cabling is usually tough since there is nothing to cable them to. In some cases, we recommend reducing the tops...

Will black primer on my maple bush cause any damage?

It would be very unlikely that this would damage the plant. I would leave it as is for now and not remove the leaves...