Tree Health Care Services

Some examples;

Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) Protection & Treatments: The Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) is an invasive insect (wood-boring beetle) that has killed millions of ash trees in several states since first being discovered in southeastern Michigan in 2002.

Effective multi-year treatments are available! The treatments are preventative! If your trees are all ready infested then it is too late!

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Identification; serpentine or S-shaped galleries under the bark and exit holes. The exit holes for these beetles are in the shape of a capital letter D. These signs are field diagnostic for the EAB.

Treatments for Dutch elm disease, Oak wilt, Bacterial Leaf Scorch, Verticillium Wilt and more:

Today, many of the common landscape tree diseases can be treated to extend the use full life of the tree!

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Tree Preservation During Construction: "Trees Have Roots"!

In the years following construction, valuable trees may decline and die primarily due to soil disturbance (soil compaction and or changes to existing soil grade) and or damage to existing feeder roots that are in the top 6 inches of the soil.

You can prevent construction damage and long-term site stress to these important landscape trees by making a plan to protect or minimize disturbance before and though out the construction process.

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Mulching: Following root care treatments or general nutrition (fertilization), the use of wood chip mulch is recommended. Using mulch will increase organic matter, soil beneficial microorganisms, improves soil structure and encourages root growth; all resulting in improved tree health.

Tree Nutrition and Fertilization: deep root feeding programs emphasize soil beneficial fungi, bacteria, and macro and micronutrients where needed. Recommendations and treatments are made based on soil testing, tree species, growth stage, and tree condition. Trees in poor condition will eventually dieback and or die from secondary insects and diseases.

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Growth Regulation with Cambistat: Cambistat is a soil-applied product that regulates growth to maintain size and shape. As a soil applied growth regulator Cambistat can reduce annual growth by up to 60% over a 3-year period. Aside from this growth regulation, Cambistat is used to reduce long-term site stress. It works well on some species and in particular some of our native white oak species.

Chlorosis: In alkaline soils (soils with high pH), iron is often in a form too tightly bound to other molecules to be available for tree roots. This problem occurs most frequently in high calcium carbonate soils and is called lime-induced Iron Chlorosis. This generally is more common in oaks. Maples may experience manganese deficiency. These issues can be addressed by adding the needed micronutrients.

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Fungicide sprays for apple scab (crab apple trees), spruce needle cast & more.

Early spring application of commercial fungicides can provide season long protection for a number leaf diseases as well insect issues!

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Advice For A Tree!

• Mulch is your tree’s best friend: maintain a layer of 3-4 inches of wood chip mulch out to the extent of the crown spread if possible.
• Trees needs water: water your trees 1 inch per week during dry times.
• Trees have roots; protect them during times of construction.
• Young trees need structural pruning to prevent branch and stem failures later in life.
• Trees need protection from insects and diseases.