The most common North American deciduous trees are elm, willow, beech, cherry, birch, and basswood. These trees each have their own unique qualities, from the heart-shaped leaves of the birch to ...

BECKET — There’s a tiny insect new to Berkshire County that is munching on leaves, giving some trees a ghostly, wintry appearance even in the midst of summer — entirely defoliating elms. The elm ...

Its telltale trait, though, is its feeding pattern. As seen in the image above, the elm zigzag sawfly is known to eat the leaves of an elm tree in a zigzag path.

A few weeks ago a reader suggested I write about beech leaf disease, but I said it wasn’t that big a deal. Then I went for a ...

An apple may not fall far from the tree, but for a leaf, it depends on its shape. Elm or apple leaves — oval and symmetrical, with few protruding lobes — fall quickly, making them likely to ...

DELAWARE, Ohio (WCMH) – An invasive insect known for leaving unique patterns on the leaves of elm trees has been spreading this summer. In July, Ohio became the latest state to confirm a ...

Discover the major common tree diseases in the United States. Armillaria attacks both hardwoods and softwoods and causes either yellowing leaves or browning needles. Wood that is decaying from ...

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Leaving a snaking pattern in its wake, the exotic elm zigzag sawfly has made its presence known in New York. The invasive pest, native to Asia, earns its name through the ...

Groundskeepers had been noticing signs of stress and leaf loss since 2022 and implemented efforts to save the beloved elm, including increased watering and fertilization, injecting the tree with ...

North Carolina has a new insect resident, one that poses a unique risk to elm trees. Posted 2023-08-01T15:00:58+00:00 - Updated 2023-08-01T15:00:58+00:00 ...

DELAWARE, Ohio (WCMH) – An invasive insect known for leaving unique patterns on the leaves of elm trees has been spreading this summer. In July, Ohio became the latest state to confirm a ...