Western Maryland Regional Fruit Meeting
Armored Scale - Trees and Shrubs
… and treatment Appearance Photo: Lorraine Graney, Bartlett Tree Experts, Bugwood.org Mature female covers are rounded, … trees include peach ( Prunus persica ) and other stone fruits plus flowering cherry ( Prunus ), white mulberry ( … infestations cause premature needle drop and eventual tree death (even for mature plants). Life cycle There are 2 …
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 …
Fall Webworm on Trees
… Fall webworm in black cherry tree. Photo: Bruce Watt, University of Maine, Bugwood.org … which they enlarge as they grow. Look on the south side of tree crowns for the first sign of webbing. The webs may … rarely consume enough terminal growth to affect the tree. The first generation begins in May and is usually …
Serviceberry: An Early-Flowering Maryland Native Tree
… May 14, 2024 About Serviceberry Amelanchier spp. Deciduous tree or large shrub Maryland Distribution: Native habitat varies by species … common in Maryland’s three ecoregions: Mountain, Piedmont, and Coastal Plain. Its natural form is a multi-stemmed shrub …
Key to Common Problems of Tomatoes
… develop on the lower leaves, usually when the first fruits begin to form. Septoria leaf spot is caused by a … the environment. No action needs to be taken. Symptoms on fruits - blotches or discolored areas Blossom end rot Blossom … Occasional Wilting/stunting of plants next to a walnut tree Walnut wilt Uncommon Leaves with holes Tiny holes in the …
What's Wrong with my Colorado Blue Spruce Tree?
… and progressively speed up the decline of this popular tree. Rhizosphaeria needle blight on blue spruce. Needle Cast … symptoms will continue to spread upward and around the tree. Branches will decline and die after 3-4 years of … years of defoliation and symptom progression up the tree. The dark fungal fruiting bodies may be hard to find …
Spotted Lanternfly (SLF) II - Scouting and Management
… but know they are in the area, scouting for and monitoring Tree-of-Heaven (TOH) or other hosts (Sumac, Sycamore, Black … in the fall the adults will heavily congregate on stems of Tree of Heaven and grapevines (figure G). Sooty mold … woodlots is likely. Population Management Utilizing Tree Wraps/Banding The immature SLF does not fly, so they …
Soft Scales on Trees and Shrubs
… , especially star magnolia ( Magnolia stellata ), cucumber tree ( Magnolia acuminata ), lily magnolia ( Magnolia …
Native Trees of Maryland: The Pawpaw, Asimina triloba
… Maryland’s Exotic Treat Pawpaws, prized for their tasty fruits, produce the largest native fruit in North America. Their fruits, about the size of an avocado, are described as a … levels of essential amino acids. This small understory tree (10-40’ tall), might be a fun and fitting option for …