HOW TO IDENTIFY A TREEELSEVIERTrees in the City
but sometimes you'll find fallen fruit around the tree well into the summer. Make sure you get the correct fruit from the tree you wish to identify by plucking it directly off the branch. Remember, fruit is anything that contains the tree's seeds: You could be looking for a nut,...
Many insects consume tree foliage and fruit, causing damage that looks unsightly and can weaken the tree. Though leaf-munching pests create easily visible damage, it’s usually not enough to permanently damage the tree. However, when foliar damage is coupled with other risk factors (disease, he...
The mulberry tree (Morus spp.) has several specific varieties. The white mulberry is native to China and the black mulberry is native to western Asia, while the red or American mulberry is native to the eastern United States. All mulberry trees produce berry-like clusters of edible fruit that...
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Shade is essential in the Desert Southwest. As a result, Arizona residents often plant lots of trees to augment the native species growing in the state. Drought-tolerant trees that provide shade, as well as fuel, food and shelter, are especially prized.
You’ll learn how to identify and treat these problems in this post.Sycamore Anthracnose: A Nasty Tree FungusYour sycamore tree is particularly susceptible to anthracnose—a fungus that turns leaves black and brown in summer. This can cause leaves to fall off the tree too early. In severe ...
Here are tips on how to identify, deter, and control moles. What Are Moles? Moles are small insectivorous mammals from the family Talpidae. They are completely subterranean animals. Moles are expert diggers that consume up to 60 to 100% of their body weight in insects, grubs, and earthworms...
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Although acorns are not always available to investigate depending on the season and the tree's maturity, they can be particularly helpful while trying to identify an oak tree. Things to look for when examining an acorn include the size, shape and color of both the nut and the cap. The bur...