Like any living thing, trees are susceptible to disease. Are your trees protected? Promier Tree wants to inform you of five diseases that could kill your trees.
1) Apple scab
Have any apple trees on your property? Then your trees are vulnerable to this disease, which emanates from a fungus called venturia inaequalis which is quite common in moist areas.
2) Oak root fungus
Also known as armillaria root rot, this fungus may be attacking your tree without you realizing it. That’s because the fungus forms inside the ground, where it targets the root systems of plants and trees.
3) Blight
Blight is used to classify an entire group of diseases, which are caused by either fungus or bacteria. There are several different varieties of blight that can impact trees in East Tennessee.
This includes:
- Bacterial blight, in which brown spots form on leaves. This is a highly dangerous disease for trees that are already stressed or injured.
- Fire blight is specific to any type of orchard tree and often hinders the amount of edible fruit produced.
- Anthracnose can impact a wide array of different species of plants, including trees. Look for yellow or brown spots to form on your tree’s leaves. Left untreated, these spots darken and grow, potentially covering the entire leave before they spread.
4) Black spot
Small black circles form on the leaves of trees. As the disease progresses without being identified or treated, an infected tree may start shedding its leaves even in the middle of the peak growing season.
5) Collar rot
Scientifically known as phytophthora, this is another type of fungus that targets the upper roots or lower area of the trunk. This blocks the vascular system and hinders the overall health of the tree. A shrinking trunk is the major sign of infection.
Protect your trees against fungal threats
Remember that fungus thrives in dark, moist areas. As a general preventive method, you want to keep fallen leaves and other organic debris from accumulating around the trunk or root system of your trees. You also want to make sure the soil around your trees has good drainage. Make sure you are providing your trees with the necessary amounts of water and fertilizer.
Professional Tree Care in Kingsport, Johnson City, and Bristol in Tennessee
Your trees represent an investment. Healthy, good-looking trees add to your property value. Protect your investment by entrusting tree care to the experts at Promier Tree. We employ several arborists. These certified tree professionals have studied all the species of trees common to the areas of Kingsport, Johnson City, and Bristol and the pests and diseases that can affect them—including the ones listed in this article. To help protect your trees, contact our office. We will send out one of our arborists to complete a tree health evaluation and use that information to develop a plan of care. Make your appointment today. Call the office of Promier Tree at (423) 765-2626.