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Protecting Newport’s Beech Trees Against Beech Leaf Disease

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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 Control & Treatment

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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 Identification and Management

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

Leave a Comment / Fertilization, Tree Advice / By Bartlett Tree Experts

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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Beech Leaf Disease: Groundbreaking New Treatment Strategies

Leave a Comment / Environmental Issues, Pests and Diseases, Tree Research / By Bartlett Tree Experts

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 Moth – Favored Trees and Shrubs

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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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Healthy Trees from the Ground Up

Environmental Issues, Tree Advice / By Bartlett Tree Experts

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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Celebrating Trees in our Communities

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During spring, we celebrate trees and the important role they play in our local communities! The holidays of Earth Day and Arbor Day both occur in April and provide many opportunities to get involved. Tree Planting and Tree Care As a tree service company, maintaining tree health is the core of our business. It’s what …

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New UK Tree Research Lab Centre & Arboretum

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This spring Bartlett Tree Experts announced the development of a new arboretum and research lab centre in the United Kingdom. The facility will be located in Spencers Wood, a village south of Reading in the Borough of Wokingham, Berkshire, England. This addition underpins Bartlett’s dedication to world-class tree research and establishing robust tree collections. In …

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Flowering Trees and Shrubs – Blooms at the Bartlett Arboretum

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Depending on where you live, the landscape may already be bursting with flowering trees and shrubs. Or, maybe you’re still anxiously awaiting for signs of the season. Whichever is the case, trees and shrubs that flower are often some of the earliest harbingers of spring. At The Bartlett Tree Research Laboratories and Arboretum, we have …

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Lichen and Trees

Environmental Issues, Pests and Diseases, Tree Advice / By Bartlett Tree Experts

When you see tree bark covered in crusty green stuff you may wonder, does lichen impact trees? Don’t panic! It’s unlikely that the ‘green stuff’ is harming the tree. Lichens are non-parasitic organisms that can grow on tree branches and trunks. They consist of a symbiotic partnership between a fungus and a green alga or …

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Tree Galls: Unusual Growths on Trees

Pests and Diseases, Tree Advice / By Bartlett Tree Experts

Unusual is one of the best way to describe tree galls. You can find these abnormal plant growths on leaves, twigs, and branches. They come in a range of different shapes and sizes. One could be a large, tumor-like outgrowth high on a tree’s steam. Another could be small bumps on the leaves of a …

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