Author name: Bartlett Tree Experts

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Celebrating Arbor Day and Earth Day 2021

April is always a busy month at Bartlett Tree Experts. We’re in the heart of the spring season, our busiest time of year, but that’s not all. This month brings two holidays that celebrate the importance of the environment and trees in particular — Earth Day and Arbor Day. This is a special time for… Read More Celebrating Arbor Day and Earth Day 2021

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signs of hemlock woolly adelgid

Tree Damage from Hemlock Woolly Adelgid

The hemlock woolly adelgid is a sap-sucking insect that feeds specifically on hemlock trees. As the insects feed, they damage the tree by removing sap and disrupting the flow of water and nutrients. Though all species of hemlock are vulnerable, damage is particularly severe in eastern hemlock and Carolina hemlock. When large populations are present,… Read More Tree Damage from Hemlock Woolly Adelgid

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Invasive Shot Hole Borer Affecting California’s Trees

The polyphagous shot hole borer is a recently introduced, non-native beetle that is having a devastating impact on landscapes, forests and agriculture in southern California. This insect pest bores into trees, creating galleries where it feeds and lays eggs. Wood boring insects are known for being destructive to trees as their activity inside the tree disrupts… Read More Invasive Shot Hole Borer Affecting California’s Trees

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Spring is Coming … Along with Foliar Diseases

After the cold, dark weather of winter, we are all looking forward to spring! Flowers will be blooming.  The birds will be singing. And while spring brings new life to trees, it also brings foliar diseases that attack their growing leaves. Foliar diseases impact the appearance of a tree’s leaves (resulting in spots, lesions or… Read More Spring is Coming … Along with Foliar Diseases

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Helping Trees Recover from Winter Weather and Injuries

After winter, it’s important to help trees and shrubs recover from the stress of harsh weather and any injuries. This is particularly true since plants under stress are more susceptible to several insects and diseases. There are a number of things that can be done to help trees and shrubs be in their best shape… Read More Helping Trees Recover from Winter Weather and Injuries

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Brood X Cicadas and Your Trees and Shrubs

Brood X is on its way. This is one of the largest broods of periodical cicadas, and the insects will soon be seen in a number of states including Delaware, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York (nearly extinct), Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia, and Washington D.C. If you… Read More Brood X Cicadas and Your Trees and Shrubs

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Cold Temperatures and Woody Plants

After the cold weather of winter some plant-lovers are worrying about the health of their shrubs and trees. Plants in their native range that typically experience harsh winter conditions should be just fine if they are healthy otherwise. All plant species native to temperate regions have mechanisms for tolerating cold conditions to some degree. They… Read More Cold Temperatures and Woody Plants

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Albino Redwood

Ghosts in the Forest – Albino Redwoods

A shrub that looks like a white Christmas tree grows at the foot of some redwoods in several old-growth forests in California. Like albino animals, these plants lack pigmentation and have white needles instead of green. Scientists are not sure what the function of these “albino redwoods” is, but they are intrigued. The plant lacks… Read More Ghosts in the Forest – Albino Redwoods

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Deicing Salts and Trees Don’t Mix

When winter is in full force, salt deicers remove ice on walkways, driveways and roads for safety. It’s important to know, however, that these salt deicing products can damage trees and shrubs. Sodium chloride (rock salt) is one of the most common deicing products. Runoff of melted ice and snow may cause residual material to… Read More Deicing Salts and Trees Don’t Mix

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