Fire blight is a serious bacterial disease caused by Erwinia amylovora that affects various fruit trees, particularly apples and pears. This disease poses significant challenges to fruit ...

After pruning, you can also spray trees that were more severely impacted by the disease with a Bordeaux mixture (a combo containing copper sulfate, lime, and water) or other fungicide labeled for use ...

If you're looking for uncommon fruit trees that have loads of character and grow fast, the loquat (Eriobotrya japonica ... Loquats are resistant to many widespread pests and diseases but may sometimes ...

An area on the outside of a tree trunk that appears to be stained white or looks wet during summer is likely bacterial wetwood. It is also known as slime flux. Wetwood is a common disease ...

Feb. 6, 2025 — There's a longstanding attitude in many farming communities that trees and agriculture don't mix. But agroforestry can provide a multitude of benefits to farmers and landscapes.

Artificial trees, especially older or non-certified models, are not entirely without risk. While many are made from flame-retardant materials, they can still catch fire under certain conditions, such ...

Dothistroma needle blight (DNB) is a significant disease affecting pine trees, primarily caused by two closely related fungi: Dothistroma septosporum and Dothistroma pini. These pathogens are ...

This pair of fungi are each the size of a human head, indicating rot and other problems within the eucalypt trunk. RESIDENTS are being urged to keep an eye out for signs of tree disease such as the ...

A Des Moines tree-trimming crew is safe after getting stuck while lifted in the air. According to the fire department, a tree-trimming truck's hydraulics malfunctioned Tuesday, leaving them ...

Having healthy, irrigated California live oak and sycamore trees on your property can save your house, Syphard said. They contain a lot of moisture and can be more fire-resistant than structures ...