What To Expect At Your Plant Health Care Appointment With Hansen’s Tree Service

Holistic tree care means preventing problems before they start. And if your trees are already under stress and struggling with issues like dead branches or discolored leaves, we look for ways to remedy the problem. The way we do this is through plant health care (PHC). All trees are good [...]

What’s Wrong With My Tree? Powdery Mildew

Powdery Mildew Is A Very Common Fungal Disease Powdery mildew is a very common fungal disease caused by Podosphaera xanthii. This fungus winters in fallen leaves and other green waste. When spring comes along with humid and wet weather, the spores of this fungus spread to new host plants. Common [...]

What’s Wrong With My Trees? Apple Scab Of Apple & Crabapple Trees

Apple Scab Is A Common Fungus That Affects Apple And Crabapple Trees Apple scab is caused by the fungus Venturia inaequalis and is a common disease in the cool, wet weather in early spring. High humidity in the early summer can also promote the spread of the disease.

Fungal Diseases Of Trees And How To Prevent Them

Fungi in trees come in many shapes and sizes. Fungi like mushrooms are a natural—and even healthy—part of our environment, as they help break down decomposing organic materials. These materials in turn release carbon, oxygen, nitrogen, and phosphorus into the soil and the atmosphere.

What Is Wrong With My Trees? Deadwood

Deadwood Is Wood That Has Died On Your Trees Dead branches, or deadwood, is a natural part of a tree’s lifecycle that can be caused by damage, whether from storms, diseases, animals, or man-made. Rather than being shed from the tree right away, deadwood often remains attached to the tree. [...]