Is Mistletoe Harmful to Trees?
Mistletoe is a parasite that lives by feeding off the host tree. It robs the host tree of water and nutrients. If not controlled early, it can spread quickly throughout the tree. Mistletoe reduces tree vigor and if left unchecked it can kill the host tree. Mistletoe is most harmful to maple trees, poplar trees, […]
Mushrooms Near Your Trees May Signal Trouble
The rainy season is the best time for wild mushroom foraging. Following a rain storm the mushrooms sprout in the wild. It’s also a good time to inspect the ground near the trunks of trees to identify mushrooms or fruiting bodies that may be an indication of potentially harmful fungi. A common mushroom that is […]
Proper Pruning Promotes Healthy Trees
Developing healthy trees with good structure should begin soon after a young tree is planted. Like children, trees need good training to develop to their full potential. In fact, proper tree structure should be developed as a tree is growing in the nursery. Unfortunately, many nursery grown trees have been pruned to fit a misconceived […]