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, sprawling trees that are associated with the prairies of the Midwest. Because of their thick and somewhat fire-resistant bark and drought tolerance they have a natural ability to compete…
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…