Why Are My Leaves Falling Early? Common Tree Diseases in Southern Wisconsin It’s early September, and you’re noticing something unusual—your trees are already losing their leaves. If you’re a homeowner in Southwest Wisconsin (greater Madison area), this early leaf drop might have you concerned. Why is this happening, and what can you do about it?…
There are a few adages about trees that summarize their overall approach to life. One that stands out with simplified succinctness is “a hundred years living and a hundred years dying”. Many oak trees will experience 100 years of vigorous growth, followed by a very slow decline over decades. Let’s be honest, there’s no miracle…
If you’ve got a bur oak tree (Quercus macrocarpa) growing on your property, you likely already know that you’re a lucky homeowner! Bur oaks are majestic, towering trees that can provide shade in all seasons of the Midwest. Because of their thick and somewhat fire-resistant bark and drought tolerance, they have a natural ability to…
Disease is simply any change from the normal functioning of a tree. Disease can be ongoing and, depending on the situation, can eventually lead to total tree death.
If you’re noticing brown spots on tree leaves around your property and some of those trees are dropping leaves throughout the season, you might be concerned that your trees are dying. This is a valid concern since it’s not usually natural for trees to drop their leaves in the spring and summer unless they’re under…