Pine Bark Beetles

…H-shaped and radiate out from a central chamber (Figure 6). Black turpentine beetle galleries are short, small, D- or fan-shaped and cause very little damage to the tree. Figure 5:…

Making your Home more Energy Efficient – by Planting Trees

…utilities are rediscovering tree planting as a time-tested method for reducing energy use. Research has shown roofs, windows, and air conditioners shaded by trees help reduce energy usage by up…

Ask The Arborist

…These trees were genetically selected for their perfect “lollypop” shaped crown, but it is that shape that is responsible for a shortened life span. The limited life of these trees…

Leaf Watch Report October 7th, 2021

…sourwood, red maple, and dogwood are shifting from green to differing shades of red. Poplar and hickory are still predominately green, but are beginning to show shades of yellow and…

Leaf Watch Report for October 20th, 2022

…with high color intensities of red or yellow. Sweetgum also provides a few areas of color, showing occasional shades of dull red and brown but still mostly green. Oak, birch,…

Landowner Resources

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Care For Your Trees

…factor to shade tree decline. Extended drought can influence the health of shade trees by the loss of absorbing roots. PDF exclamation-circle No resources found- please try another search term….