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Black Knot Fungus Must Credit Joseph Obrien Usda Forest Service Bugwoodorg
Insect & Disease Issues
How To Get Rid of Black Fungus on My Tree’s Trunk or Branches
Black fungus on your tree trunk or tree branches? Black knot disease is common in chokecherry trees and plum trees. Although you can eat plums from a tree with black knot, you should still contact an arborist to learn how to get rid of black knot on trees and how you can treat black knot fungus!
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Insect & Disease Issues
Treatment for Orange Balls on Cedar & Juniper Trees (Rust Fungus)
Have you noticed orange balls on your trees? Some people think they look like slimy worms or octopus tentacles. Learn what they are, how they happen and why they may affect your crabapple or apple tree next!
Powdery Mildew On Maple Tree Davey Tree
Insect & Disease Issues
How to Get Rid of White Fuzzy Fungus on Plants (Powdery Mildew)
Notice fuzzy white stuff on your plants or plant stems? It's likely powdery mildew! It generally doesn't harm your tree, but it sure doesn't look good! Get rid of it by...
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Leaf & Needle Problems
What Is This White Fuzz On Tree Branches? (And How To Treat)
See white fuzz on tree branches and suspect a white fungus? It may be hemlock woolly adelgid! Learn hemlock woolly adelgid facts, like life cycle, damage & treatment.
Honey Fungus
Plant Health Care
What to Do About Mushrooms Growing at the Base of Trees
Have you noticed mushrooms growing around your tree's base or roots? It may be dangerous. Learn how to identify and manage honey fungus on your tree.
Moss Algae Lichen Green On Tree Branch Davey Tree
Plant Health Care
What Are These Green Spots on My Tree’s Trunk or Branches?
Do you have green fungus on tree branches or green spots on your tree bark? Learn more about tree bark fungus identification and treatment. Often, you’ll see moss, lichen, or algae. None of which hurt the tree, but learn how you can get rid of lichen (if you do it right).
What Causes Ganoderma Root Rot
Insect & Disease Issues
Ganoderma Root Rot Treatment
“Ganoderma root rot” is a fungus that causes a wood-decaying infection that occurs through tree wounds, and attacks a variety of deciduous trees, such as maples, oaks, and honey locusts, as well as ashes, elms, and some conifers as well as palms. Here are symptoms and signs.
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Insect & Disease Issues
Diplodia Tip Blight On Pines
Diplodia fungus causes the tips of your pine needles to turn brown and mostly occurs during the growing season from March through October. Ways to treat diplodia tip blight is first by keeping your pine and evergreens healthy and properly irrigated throughout the year. Learn more.
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