Girdling Root
July 7, 2015
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Description: Girdling root is defined as “a root that grows around the trunk of a tree, thus tending to strangle the tree”. Normal movement of water
Description: Girdling root is defined as “a root that grows around the trunk of a tree, thus tending to strangle the tree”. Normal movement of water
The construction process can be devastating to surrounding trees when there is no protection plan in place. Broken branches are commonplace but damage done underground
Description: Black knot is a serious disease of plum and cherry trees caused by the fungus Apiosporina morbosa. It is referred to as black knot because
Description: Cedar-apple rust can be very harmful to the health of apple trees. If severe infections of cedar-apple rust continue for several seasons, apple tree death
Description: Fire blight gets its name from the burnt appearance it leaves on affected blossoms and twigs. It is one of the most devastating and difficult-to-control
Description: The following is a description of hypoxylon canker in oak, taken from the Texas Plant Disease Handbook: “Hypoxylon Canker (fungus – Hypoxylon atropunctatum and other Hypoxylon
Description: Leaf spots, or infections of leaves, are caused by a variety of fungi and some bacteria. Leafspots are seen more frequently in late summer as
Description: Many fungi fall under the category of powdery mildew. Some plants can withstand being infected and not have serious injury. Begonias can die from a
Description: There are many different types of root rot affecting both urban and forest trees. High soil moisture content and high temperatures are common factors. They
Description: Seridium canker is caused by a fungus and is the most damaging disease of Leyland cypress. The fungus will destroy the cypress’ form and eventually
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