Cavity or hole in trunk – A cavity could indicate that the tree is dangerous or has decay. Rotten wood or roots – Mushrooms and other fungi growing on the tree and around the base is a clue at the tree is rotting inside. Missing bark or cracks in the trunk – An area with
Read MoreTis the season of fungus. Warm, humid weather promotes the spread and cultivation of fungus and root rots that attack weak or declining trees. Read on to find out more about Ganoderma root rot which is common in Oak, Maple, Ash, Elm, and other hardwood trees. What is Ganoderma root rot? Ganoderma is a fungus
Read MoreWhat is an Ambrosia Beetle? Ambrosia Beetles are in the weevil family, they live in nutritional symbiosis with Ambrosia fungi. They are opportunists who attack weak, dying, or dead trees. The female beetle lands on the dying or stressed tree and bores a tiny hole, tunneling into the heartwood of the tree where she will lay
Read MoreOak Anthracnose and Oak Wilt are two commonly confused diseases that occur in Oak trees. Fall and Winter are the best times to prevent these common problems. The diseases look very similar but cause very different problems in the tree. Oak Anthracnose kills new foliage and twigs, but Oak Wilt blocks water and nutrients in
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