What Is Wrong With My Tree? Jumping Oak Galls
Jumping Oak Galls Are Wasp Eggs Yes! Jumping oak galls are wasp eggs. Female wasps lay their eggs on the underside of leaves in the late spring, which lead to the development of round disks. These disks contain one wasp larvae. They are called jumping oak galls because they are [...]
Feb
What Is Wrong With My Tree? Iron Chlorosis
Iron Chlorosis Is A Nutrient Deficiency Chlorosis is a yellowing or light green color in foliage that indicates a nutrient deficiency typically caused by the lack of iron absorbed by plants. Weather conditions, changes in the soil, and other changes in the environment and health of the tree can bring [...]
Jan
What Is Wrong With My Tree? Fire Blight
Fire Blight Is A Bacterium Fire blight is caused by a bacterium called Erwinia amylovora that affects the flowers, fruit, stems, and leaves of trees and shrubs. If not controlled, it can cause dieback and even kill the plant. What Trees & Shrubs Are Affected By Fire Blight? While fruit [...]
Jan
What Is Wrong With My Tree? Rhizosphaera
Is A Fungus The Rhizosphaera fungus attacks spruce trees in Missouri. The disease is encouraged by poor air circulation and high humidity. This disease does not usually kill trees, but they may become largely defoliated and unsightly.
Aug
What Is Wrong With My Tree? Basal Tree Rot
What Is Basal Tree Rot? Decay in trees is often a hidden problem that takes place inside the trunk or roots and may be difficult to see. Many homeowners see a tree with a full canopy of green leaves and assume the tree is “healthy”. A tree can have large [...]