Oak wilt is one of the deadliest tree diseases in the United States. It is widely prevalent in the North Texas region, where it has killed more than 1 million trees. The fungus Ceratocystis fagacearum is the main fungus that causes oak wilt. To destroy the...
Have you ever noticed bright-red marks on tree leaves? This is a common tree disease called bacterial leaf scorch. Many people associate bacterial leaf scorch as a harmless disease or some type of common occurrence. In reality, this could not be further from the truth. Bacterial...
Trees under significant environmental stress can become susceptible to disease. It can be heartbreaking to witness a tree you’ve spent a lot of time and effort planting become diseased. Unfortunately, there isn’t much you can do to save a diseased tree and this is because of...