Dead branches, leaf discoloration, and stunted growth are all signs of tree disease. These pathogens may wreak havoc on your beautiful lawn and garden, which is why it’s important that you know how to identify them. Here are a handful of the most common diseases and how a professional tree service can help you control them. 

4 Common Tree Diseases

1. Thousand Canker 

Thousand canker disease tends to infect walnut trees. As its name suggests, this pathogen is characterized by brownish cankers that affects the branches and stems, causing the leaves to wilt and yellow. Since beetles spread thousand canker disease, outdoor pest control is the best form of prevention. 

2. Powdery Mildew

Powdery mildew is a fungal disease that affects the leaves of trees, producing white threads and spores. Over time, this pathogen causes brown leaves, defoliation, and stunted flower growth. Keep your trees healthy by avoiding overcrowding and having a tree service spray the leaves with fungicide. 

3. Oak Wilt

Oak will is another fungal disease spread by beetles via the root systems of trees, causing discoloration, wilting, and defoliation. The most effective way to prevent infection is by hiring a tree service to inject your oaks with fungicide at the beginning of the growing season. 

4. Cedar Rust

Cedar rust primarily affects hawthorn and crabapple trees, characterized by orange spots on the leaves and cankers on the twigs. Pruning the infected leaves and branches will keep this disease from spreading, and professional fungicide application will offer your trees additional protection.

 

 

Keep your outdoor areas healthy and gorgeous with tree care from Alton Tree Services LLC. Our company provides stump grinding, storm damage cleanup, and emergency tree services to clients throughout Hartford County, CT. Call (860) 236-8027 to book an appointment for residential or commercial tree work and visit them online to learn more about this family-owned and -operated tree business.