Eastern Pine Shoot Borer
Symptoms of a eastern pine shoot borer problem When you notice shoots beginning to wilt, turn yellow and drop it’s time to take action. The first evidence of an attack occurs about mid-June when the…
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Planting and Growing a Southern Magnolia Tree
GENERAL INFO The southern magnolia tree, or the magnolia Grandiflora, is a very fragrant and attractive evergreen tree. This tree is natively grown in the southern states of the United States from Virginia to Florida…
A Quick Guide To Magnolia Susan
A wonderfully fragrant and lovely choice for a spring bloomer is the Magnolia Susan. Just one of the “girls” in the hybridized Girl Series of magnolias, Susan is sure to please any homeowner that is…
Spider Mites
WHAT YOU’LL SEE… Is a general fading of the green color of the leaves of the bush. As damage continues, the leaves will develop a flecked or stippled pattern. Excessive damage will cause the leaves…
Keeping A Bloodgood Maple
The Bloodgood maple is a popular plant for a few reasons. The shape and large size make it perfect for landscaping and the foliage on this plant changes colors depending on the time of year.…
Chlorosis – Pale, Discolored Leaves
What you’ll see …when a plant is chlorotic the leaves will be pale green to yellow or white (in severe cases). To distinguish which type of chlorosis the plant is suffering from simply check the…
All about the Dwarf Japanese Maple
Dwarf Japanese Maple Species Info Dwarf Japanese maple belongs to the species Acer palmatum, just like the regular Japanese maple. It is a compact cultivar of the regular tree. This is a version of the…
A Closer Look At The Crimson King Maple
Facts and Size Even the name, Crimson King maple suggests a tree that is in some ways a bit out of the ordinary. The maple tree, botanical name – Acer, is one of our favorite…
Cooley & Eastern Spruce Galls
Eastern Spruce Galls Eastern Spruce Galls are galls that form at the base of the new shoots in the spring. Galls will be about ¾ of an inch in length, and pineapple-shaped. By autumn the…
The Mighty Oak
Right now there are roughly 600 varieties of oaks. Oak is a member of the genus Quercus out of the Fagaceae group. The oaks are indigenous to the Northern hemisphere. Oak trees are found at…