How Can You Tell if Your Trees Are Diseased?
Diseased trees should be removed from your yard immediately, as the issue could spread to the surrounding plants. It can also kill the tree, causing it to lose branches—putting passersby in danger—or even fall over completely. If you aren’t familiar with the signs of a diseased tree, here are some indicators that it’s time to call an arborist.
3 Signs of Diseased Trees
1. Peeling Bark
Trees regularly shed bark as a new, healthy layer grows underneath. However, if it peels off in large patches and leaves behind a bare patch of the inner trunk, it’s a cause for concern. The bark is meant to serve as a protective barrier, so those bare patches aren’t just signs of a disease; they also leave your tree at risk of other exterior threats such as pests.
2. Abnormally Colored Leaves
A tree infected with leaf rust or apple scab will often result in a powdery mildew growth on its leaves. It looks like small white spots on the leaf’s surface, and they will get larger over time until they eventually cover it completely. The mildew will get particularly bad when humidity levels are higher. Anthracnose, a destructive tree fungus, leaves browns spots along the veins of leaves while ash rust leaves yellow or orange spots.
3. Fungal Growth
When a tree is diseased, fungal growth will appear. You may see a light brown shelf fungus growing out of the trunk near the base of the tree, or mushrooms sprouting up in the ground above the roots. An arborist can determine the disease based on the size, location, and shape of the growth.
When you suspect that your trees are diseased, contact the arborists at Nelson Tree Company. They know the local trees of Irwin, PA, well and will keep yours in peak health. Since opening in 1987, they have built a reputation for the highest standard of service in Westmoreland County. Whether you hire them for pruning or tree removal services, they use state-of-the-art equipment and the most advanced techniques for the best results. If you’re concerned about the health of your trees, contact an arborist online or by calling (724) 863-7682.
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