Trees are valuable commodities in neighborhoods and communities, providing shade and beautifying properties. Identifying their diseases and seeking the right tree services can keep them alive and healthy for generations. If you see any signs of the issues below, contact a professional to inspect and treat your trees to keep them healthy and thriving.

Watch for These 3 Tree Diseases

1. Scorch

Dogwood and Japanese maple trees are among those that commonly show signs of scorch, which is a browning of tree leaf edges. This condition results when leaves give off water vapor faster than the roots can deliver water back to them. Maintaining a watering schedule during droughts can help prevent this issue, but if watering is not helping, an arborist may need to determine whether the leaf condition is evidence of a more complicated problem, such as Dutch Elm disease.

2. Dutch Elm Disease

A fungus known as Dutch elm disease can clog the water delivery systems of elm trees common to Illinois and Missouri, including the American Elm tree. Arborists know a single diseased tree can infect a row of trees that have connected root systems. Early signs of this disease are wilting leaves that turn yellow and then brown. Effective tree services that stop the disease include breaking root graft connections between trees, tree pruning to remove diseased limbs, and treating specific trees with fungicides that stop or prevent fungal growth.

3. Fire Blight

Pear, apple, and crabapple trees are among those susceptible to fire blight, which can be deadly for trees if an arborist does not identify and treat the trees promptly. Signs of fire blight include black and dry cankers, cracks in the tree bark, and a bacterial ooze in the spring. Tree pruning is an effective way of saving infected trees.

Property owners and the entire community benefit from saving trees from diseases. If you have concerns about the health of your trees, consult the experienced arborists at Hudson Tree Service in Millstadt, IL. These fully licensed and insured tree specialists offer more than 50 years of experience in fighting tree diseases and maintaining tree health. Whether you need an expert opinion, tree pruning, or emergency tree services in St. Clair County, they are ready to serve you. Call (618) 476-1210 or send a message through the company’s website for a free estimate.