How much do you actually know about the tree you bring into your home at Christmas? Whatever your favorite species of Christmas tree is, each has its own unique characteristics and fascinating history. Read on to learn more about some of the trees most commonly selected and decorated for a festive holiday! Blue Spruce Blue […]
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Bagworm is an unusual caterpillar that gets its name from the bag-like structure in which it lives. Most of the insect’s life is spent within this protective bag, which is made of leaf fragments bound together with silk produced by the larva. The cocoons hang from branches, blending in with the plant itself. The bags
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The Tour des Trees bike ride, the annual fundraising and outreach event for the Tree Research and Education Endowment Fund (TREE Fund) kicked off in style with an evening dinner at the Bartlett Arboretum and Gardens in Stamford, CT. A Kickoff Celebration and Tree Planting In addition to celebrating the beginning of the 2024 Tour,
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Caring for holly plants is generally easy as long as you understand the conditions in which they grow best. These handsome and varied plants range in height from upright trees of 60 feet to creeping plants 12 inches tall suitable for rock gardens. So there is a holly for almost every garden! Tolerating acid soil,
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When you hear their distinctive hammering outside your window, it’s natural to wonder if woodpeckers cause damage to trees. Generally, woodpeckers rarely cause serious damage to trees. However, their visits COULD indicate a tree health issue. As such, don’t ignore a visit from these noisy neighbors. The woodpecker family is a large family with hundreds
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The Preservation Society of Newport County has enlisted Bartlett Tree Experts to help protect its historic and valued beech trees. Earlier this summer, research scientists at the Bartlett Tree Research Laboratories announced their development of two successful treatment options for beech leaf disease: a foliar application for smaller trees, and a root flare injection for
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Spotted lanternfly (Lycorma delicatula) is an invasive insect pest that has few natural predators in the U.S. This insect spreads quickly and can damage a variety of plants and trees, including fruit trees, hardwoods, and ornamentals. It is a sap-sucking insect that feeds on sap and other tree nutrients. The pest will attack many types
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Crape myrtle bark scale is a serious pest of crape myrtle, or crepe myrtle, trees. As the pests feed on new growth, tree branches begin to die. Flowering is reduced and, if left unchecked, an infestation will eventually kill the tree. Multiple generations can occur in a single growing season with populations, and the resulting
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Iron deficiency in trees and shrubs is a common problem that can have a serious impact on plant health. All trees and shrubs need nutrients to grow and develop. Iron is one such essential nutrient that trees need. Why is Iron Important for Trees Trees need iron for the production of chlorophyll in leaves.
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Research scientists at the Bartlett Tree Research Laboratories – the research arm of Bartlett Tree Experts – have broken new ground to protect beech trees by developing novel Integrated Pest Management (IPM) strategies to treat Beech Leaf Disease (BLD). Dr. Andrew Loyd, plant pathologist and mycologist leading Bartlett’s BLD research commented, “At times in the
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Spongy moths (formerly called gypsy moth) feed on many plant species, but do tend to favor certain trees and shrubs. When pest populations are high, you can expect to see damage on the leaves of many plants. However, researchers have extensively studied and observed this voracious pest to determine the susceptibility of various species. If
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Everyone looks up when observing trees. However, you’ll often find arborists looking down! That’s because when it comes to assessing tree health, one of the most critical factors is a healthy root system. Focusing solely on noticeable issues in the canopy, like yellowing leaves, may cause you to miss the culprit responsible for those issues,
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Being a leader in the tree care industry means continually focusing on learning and innovation. Bartlett’s Tree Topics blog follows in that tradition by offering a place to receive advice on trees, tree pests, tree preservation, and more.
