Woodpecker and Sapsucker Damage on Trees
… trees may attract insects as well as porcupines or tree squirrels. These feeding wounds may also serve as … off. Occasionally limb and trunk girdling may kill the tree. Woodpeckers also communicate with each other by … greater number of trees. Yellow-bellied Sapsucker Holes on Tree Trunks Yellow bellied sapsucker Additional resources Why …
Vegetable and Fruit News-September 2022
Causes and Prevention of Chilling Injury in Honeycrisp Apples
… harvest, preharvest, and postharvest practices. Honeycrisp fruits are particularly susceptible to the temperature to … of soggy breakdown. Therefore, fruits that are left in the tree waiting for red skin color development have increased … the harvest window, allowing keeping fruit on the tree for a longer time without it getting overripe. This …
ANMP Publications
… Link to grape publications page Loblolly Pine Miscanthus Tree Fruits and Small Fruits NM-5 " Nutrient Management for Tree Fruits and Small Fruits " Link to grape publications …
Superficial Scald in Apples: Strategies and Solutions
… and Solutions What is superficial scald in apple fruits and what causes it? Physiological disorders correspond … below the optimum range. During apple cold storage fruits can accumulate a-farnesene, a volatile compound present in the fruits’ wax layer. This compound can cause superficial scald …
Invasive Tree Control
… WW, G, C&P/S, C&G - see key below Empress or princess tree (Paulownia tomentosa) Highly valued in Asia, here its … It invades through its winged seeds (up to 20 million a tree) and persistent suckering from stump or roots. Requires … julibrissin) Native from Iran to Japan, the “silk tree” was introduced for its ferny foliage, pink summer …
Water core in apples: what is it, what causes it and how can it be controlled?
… more frequent in apple varieties that must be left on the tree for a longer period of time to develop the skin color … harvesting overripe fruit or keeping fruit hanging on the tree for excessive time. In addition, balanced and uniform tree growth should be maintained. Pre-harvest management such …
Aronia
… marketable, but as of yet, the fruit is relatively unknown to consumers. Farmers grow this fruit in throughout the … for fruit trees. The plants should be placed in full sun. When planting, consider how the fruit will be harvested and … or early March – Fertilize 0.25 oz N per plant – Prune; remove dead/diseased tissue Mid to Late April – Plant will …
Armored Scale - Trees and Shrubs
… a hard, shell-like covering over their body. They feed on the contents of plant cells under bark or in … more about scale insect groups, biology, and management on Introduction to Scale Insects . Symptoms of plant damage … in home gardens, though they may not be noticed unless plants show these symptoms. Inspect ailing plants and learn …
Spots on Honeycrisp Apples: What are They and How to Differentiate Them?
… of physiological disorders that can develop both on the tree as well as during storage, but only some of them are … shortage of calcium, the stability and integrity of these fruits’ cell walls is greatly diminished. In addition to … practices that contribute to increased fruit size and tree vigor should be taken with caution in Honeycrisp, due to …