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… Key points Common lilac ( Syringa vulgaris ) is a woody shrub grown for its extremely fragrant flowers in mid to late … of flower colors including lilac, purple, white, pink, and a reddish hue.  Lilacs can become bare-bottomed or leggy … ‘Charles Joly,’ ‘Sensation,’ and ‘Old Glory’. Japanese tree lilac, Syringa reticulata, a lovely small tree or large …

… categorized as either armored (hard) scale or soft scale , and this distinction determines the damage they can cause and … also blocks most contact insecticides from touching the insect itself. Typical wax colors are brown, gray, or white, … in their cover are dead Photo: Lorraine Graney, Bartlett Tree Experts, Bugwood.org Chemical If you do not wish to use …

… the first step prior to managing any pest. Submit photos and questions to Ask Extension if you need assistance. In … in-ground or in a gray papery sphere attached to house, tree, or shrub. Yellowjackets : tend to be a problem late summer into …

… Selecting fruits for Maryland Many different native and non-native fruits can be grown in Maryland. They are … perennial plants that must be cared for year-round. Most tree fruits are botanically grouped into two categories: pome … Sambucus canadensis North America Large-growing shrub, tolerant of damp soil Gooseberry* Ribes spp. Europe …

… April 10, 2024 Proactive plant care can support a fruit tree or shrub through many years of productive harvests. As … with fruit depends on regular monitoring of plant health and intervening early to prevent significant damage from …

… mites Mites are not insects but are related to ticks and spiders. Adult mites have one sac-like body region, lack … on the older needles at the base (or one side) of the tree (or shrub), eventually moving up the tree (or shrub). When the …

… Girdling roots and plastic bag embedded in this tree trunk. Photo: Ria … on a Maple Tree Related information Planting a Tree or Shrub Excess Mulch Problems What Causes Trees and Shrubs to …

… moderate soil temperatures, protect roots, reduce weeds, and help prevent trunk damage from lawnmowers and weed … to depths of five, six, or more inches causing plant problems. Plant problems caused by too much mulch Excessive … a depth of 3 inches.  Example of a correctly mulched tree with root flare visible.   Mulching Trees and Shrubs …

… injury can include discolored or distorted leaves and can easily be confused with some weather-related injury or symptoms of improper care, as well as insect, mite, and disease problems. The amount of damage depends on the overall health …

… sp.). Photo: Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources - Forestry , Bugwood.org Updated: April … vibrating membranes  (tymbals) located on the sides of the insect beneath the wings. Appearance and life cycle of … where they burrow into the soil and feed on the sap of tree roots. Nymphs resemble wingless adults, have --tan-brown …