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Tree Pest (Insect): Black Twig Borer

May 13, 2021

Plants commonly affected by Black twig borer (also referred to as black coffee borer or black coffee twig) include black gum, dogwood, Japanese maple, and more. Learn what black twig borer looks like, the life cycle, and control and prevention methods.

How Much Water Do Newly Planted Trees Need Davey Tree

Plant Health Care

How Much Water Does a Newly-Planted Tree Need?

August 16, 2022

Keep the top 12 inches of soil around the root ball moist. Generally, that means 4-10 gallons each week. Click to pinpoint what's best for your tree.

Tree Identification

How Many Tree Species Are There in North America?

November 30, 2023

In the entire world, there are over 65,000 tree types. The United States alone has 228 billion trees with roughly 30% of the country covered with forests.

Tree Identification

Tree Identification: Do I Have A Ginkgo Tree?

September 7, 2023

Here are some fun facts about ginkgo trees, as well as how you can spot their unique characteristics and keep them healthy all year long.

Property Maintenance & Landscaping

Why You Should Start Looking For Winter Tree Damage

February 17, 2022

Spring is a great time to inspect your trees for both obvious and not-so-obvious problems.

Tree Planting & Transplanting

Large Tree Transplanting: How Big of a Tree Can Be Moved?

November 4, 2021

There are some ways to transplant large trees to ensure their survival. Let’s look at how to transplant a mature tree so you can better understand if this is an option for a big tree on your property.

Plant Health Care

Why Is Bark Falling Off My Tree (Oak, Pine, Ash, Maple)?

October 19, 2022

Why is your tree losing its bark? Should you be concerned? Click here to learn why bark is falling off your tree - including pine, oak and ash trees.

Leaf & Needle Problems

Why Is My Tree Not Blooming?

April 9, 2020

Why is my tree not blooming? Get all the details on why: how trees know it’s time to grow in spring, what to do once your tree blooms, tree leaf out schedule for each region and what to do if you have a late bloomer.

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