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Beech Leaf Disease: Groundbreaking new treatment strategies

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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… Read More Beech Leaf Disease: Groundbreaking new treatment strategies

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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… Read More Spongy moth: Favored trees and shrubs

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Healthy trees from the ground up

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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,… Read More Healthy trees from the ground up

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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… Read More Celebrating trees in our communities

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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… Read More New UK Tree Research Lab Centre & Arboretum

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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… Read More Flowering Trees and Shrubs – Blooms at the Bartlett Arboretum

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Lichen and trees

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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… Read More Lichen and trees

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Tree galls: Unusual growths on trees

Pests and Diseases, Tree Advice / 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… Read More Tree galls: Unusual growths on trees

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Tree topping hurts trees

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Tree topping is a method often used to reduce the size or height of a tree. With this method, the top of some or all of the branches from a tree’s crown are cut straight off, leaving large stubs. Unfortunately, tree topping hurts trees, causing stress and irreparable damage. Given the harm it can cause,… Read More Tree topping hurts trees

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Frost cracks in trees

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Frost cracks are vertical cracks in a tree that are caused by temperature changes. They occur during winter when the daytime sun warms the bark causing tissue expansion. Later, when the sun goes down and the temperature drops quickly, the outer layer cools and contracts faster than other portions. This expansion and contraction results in… Read More Frost cracks in trees

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Is Mistletoe a Parasite?

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We all know the tradition of kissing under the mistletoe, but if you see this plant in your trees and shrubs beware. Mistletoes are parasites. These organisms live on trees and shrubs at the expense of their hosts. Especially this time of year, mistletoe is steeped in history and tradition. Druids believed it had the… Read More Is Mistletoe a Parasite?

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Tree fertilization: The single best piece of autumn advice for trees

Fertilization, Tree Advice / Bartlett Tree Experts

Tree fertilization and soil care in autumn dramatically improve growing conditions for your trees and shrubs. In fact, you might be surprised to learn that soil conditions in urban and suburban environments are often inhospitable to trees. That’s right. The suburban/urban growing environment is vastly different than the ideal conditions found in nature. As such,… Read More Tree fertilization: The single best piece of autumn advice for trees

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