Viral Diseases of Trees
… in our gardens. Management The management of virus diseases often involves the removal of the infected plant to … dispose of plants that exhibit disease symptoms. … Viral Diseases of Trees …
Lilac: Identify and Manage Problems
… interest. Lilacs are prone to powdery mildew and other diseases. It is important to give them adequate spacing when … ‘Charles Joly,’ ‘Sensation,’ and ‘Old Glory’. Japanese tree lilac, Syringa reticulata, a lovely small tree or large shrub, h as moderate resistance to powdery …
Serviceberry: An Early-Flowering Maryland Native Tree
… May 14, 2024 About Serviceberry Amelanchier spp. Deciduous tree or large shrub Maryland Distribution: Native habitat … and Mountain regions and grows as a short-trunked small tree or multi-stemmed shrub with a vase-like form. … ‘Cumulus’ and ‘Snowcloud’ have good potential for street tree use. Apple serviceberry (Amelanchier x grandiflora) is …
Stewardship Planning: Timber Harvesting FAQs
… leaving my woodlands alone the best for wildlife and tree growth?" Not necessarily... Leaving your woodlands alone … In an unmanaged forest, overcrowding often retards tree growth, makes forests more susceptible to disease and … of any size can be managed to improve wildlife habitat and tree growth. Through careful management, even small parcels …
Dogwood Anthracnose
… wood. If the dieback reaches the main trunk the entire tree can be killed. To distinguish this disease from other …
Wood Rots and Decay on Trees and Shrubs
… and branch rots. These fungi cause the heartwood of the tree or shrub to decay. The outward symptoms of stem rots are … basidiocarps on ash, beech, cherry, maple, oak, and tulip tree. Fruiting body on stem Wood rot problems Wood rots cause … changes may be needed to ensure proper drainage. Root diseases on older established plants can result from changes …
Tree Problems Caused by Excess Water
… Flooded tree that was planted too deeply. Photo: William Fountain, … with similar water requirements together. View Planting a Tree or Shrub to ensure proper planting height. Conduct a … prone to root decay and become susceptible to fungal root diseases when grown on wet sites. How to modify the existing …
Witches' Broom on Trees
… Witches' broom in common hackberry tree. Photo: William M. Ciesla, Forest Health Management … cell wall, and have an amoeba-like shape. Phytoplasma diseases appear to colonize in the sap conducting tissue … brooms, the disease may have spread throughout the tree, so that pruning may not provide control. … Witches' …
Apple Scab Disease
Azaleas and Rhododendrons: Identify and Manage Problems
… flower (Rhododendron periclymenoides), a deciduous shrub, is one of several azaleas native to the Mid-Atlantic … Possible Causes Leaf Yellowing Towards the interior of the shrub Fall Coloration (normal) Leaf Yellowing Iron or … cause stunting and wilting, and may kill small shrubs and tree seedlings. The adult weevils are about 3/16 inch long, …