Trees are valuable contributors to our health, welfare and property, but they also present liabilities. Poorly maintained, damaged, or diseased trees can fall or drop limbs causing injury to property and people. The key to minimizing hazards and liabilities is to recognize when a tree becomes hazardous and take proper actions to correct these hazards…
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With so many of us utilizing Knockout Roses in our landscape, it is unfortunate to report that a new disease is spreading through the Dallas area. Rose Rosette is a viral disease that distorts the growth tips and turns the leaves and shoots red. Thorn production is greatly exaggerated and they become soft and pliable….
Mistletoe may be a favorite romantic sight during the Christmas season, but it will harm or even kill your tree. If you’re unfortunate enough to have a mistletoe infestation in your trees, getting rid of this plant parasite can be a real challenge. Mistletoe is a parasitic, evergreen plant that draws its nutrients from a host tree. Soft-barked trees,…
For most trees, the dormant season, late fall or winter, is the best time to prune although dead branches can and should be removed at any time. Pruning during the dormant period minimizes sap loss and subsequent stress to the tree. It also minimizes the risk of fungus infection or insect infestation as both fungi and insects are likely…
At this time of year, especially on commercial sites, I start to notice the removal of 50% or more of the Crape Myrtles foliage. Due to the regenerative abilities of this plant, removal of major portions of the trees foliage and stems has become commonplace. While the tree is able to regenerate the growth, it…
Topping (cutting off the top section of the tree) often removes 50 to 100 percent of the leaf-bearing crown of a tree. Because leaves are the food factories of a tree, removing them can temporarily starve a tree. The severity of the pruning triggers a sort of survival mechanism. The tree activates latent buds, forcing the rapid…
While the recent storms have taken a toll on our trees, we are certainly thankful for the moisture. If your trees have been affected, now is the time to act to repair the damage. Our Certified Arborists can recommend a plan of action to aid the tree in rehabilitation. Trees will begin to compartmentalize their wounds quickly with…
After severe weather events, many people ask the same question. Why did my tree fail? There is very seldom one simple explanation. Trees are living organisms with strengths and weaknesses. During weather events, weakness is often associated with some type of failure. Limb breakage, attachment failures, and uprooting are common occurrences. Some of the more common…
We have seen an explosion of Aphids over the last two weeks. The sucking pests are found in Crape Myrtle, Live Oak, Cedar Elm, Pecan, Bur Oak, and several other trees and shrubs. The Aphid ingests plant juices, absorbs only limited quantities of elements within, and secretes honeydew. Honeydew is the sticky, sugary, shiny substance that gets…
