Tree Health 101: Common Tree Diseases You Should Know
Estate and home owners have take care of the trees that are in their yard so that they can grow sturdy and tall. They can live for a long time but they require an ongoing source of nutrients and water from the soil and sunlight, oxygen or carbon dioxide out of the air. If some of the intakes for sustenance are reduced or cut off, the trees will not grow correctly and could die completely. This can make them susceptible for fungal and other infections during the rainy seasons. A few of the most well-known tree diseases are: Anthracnose Anthracnose is a fungus that is a problem for a variety of species of trees typically oaks, ashes and Sycamores. It can cause twig death and eventually defoliation. Fortunately, the condition is usually contained to a single branch and does not cause long-lasting damage. The most effective treatment for anthracnose is to remove the affected limbs and twigs , and applying an effective fungicide. Re...