Branching Out - Spring 2023
… new Forest Stewardship Educator. There's also news about beech leaf disease; it's not been reported in Maryland yet, but it may …
Invasives in Your Woodland: Tree-of-Heaven (Ailanthus) (Updated 2025)
… Tree-of-heaven (ailanthus). Photo by James H. Miller, USDA Forest Service, … spread of Spotted Lanternfly. What is it? Tree-of-heaven ( Ailanthus altissima ) arrived in the United States from China … and hickory, have leaflets with serrated edges. A young ailanthus has smooth, brownish-green bark, but a mature …
Insects
… Damselfly 25Aug15 Dobsonfly 22Jun24 20Jun12 , 20May29 Dragonfly (predator)* 25Jul11 19Sep26 , 19Sep20 (swarms), …
Branching Out - Winter 2021
… Learn more >> Invasives in Your Woodland: Tree-of-Heaven (Ailanthus) Andrew A. Kling, Faculty Associate Tree-of-heaven …
Branching Out - Fall 2023
… Notes roundup for this issue: Asks, "Should you squish a spotted lanternfly?"; notes that grants for forestry projects …
January Gardening Tips and Tasks
… Ornamental plants Rex begonia Be careful not to overwater houseplants. Most houseplants should be watered only when the top inch or so of … medium begins to dry out. Reduce or stop fertilization for houseplants unless they are grown under bright supplemental …
Branching Out - Winter 2018
… Woodland , a poster contest for youngsters, and more about spotted lanternfly. There's a recap of October's Maryland …
Publications
… , Vol. 39, Issue 4, December 2021) Insect L/N 2023 Spotted Lanternfly IPM Report Summary for Maryland Mite L/N …
Branching Out - Spring 2019
… of the year. There's also news about recent workshops, spotted lanternfly, and emerald ash borer. Our regular …
Plant Diagnostic Laboratory
… materials related to plant disease management. Recent News Spotted Lanternfly - Maryland Department of Agriculture Spotted Lanternfly - UMD Information …