Tree Pruning Series Blog #2 Identifying What Needs to be Pruned and How Much to Remove? Aaron Schulz ISA Board Certified Master Arborist Prescription Pruning Qualified - ISA Florida Chapter Trees have A LOT of branches but not all of them require pruning. However, having more branches doesn’t always mean it’s better if these branches aren’t in the correct orientation on a tree. Trees can, and will, break under the right conditions:…
Read MoreTree Pruning Series: Part1 From Initial Call to On-Site Appointment Aaron Schulz ISA Board Certified Master Arborist Prescription Pruning Qualified - ISA Florida Chapter This tree pruning blog series is designed to show how not all trees are created equally and that they require different decisions to be made based on the pruning objective. As homeowner insurance providers increase their demands for trees to be pruned away from structures, this series…
Read MoreTree Planting: Distinguishing Between Right and Wrong With the fall season upon us, tree planting season will be in full swing. Tree planting may seem like an easy task for a so-called landscape “professional” to perform. However, the majority of newly planted trees that I either see or consult on are planted incorrectly. Wait, there’s a wrong way to plant a tree? Believe it or not, there is. In the tree care and tree production…
Read MoreNeon Trees. No, I’m not talking about the Utah rock band that hit the music scene in 2008. I’m talking about tree leaves that are on their way to being, or already are, neon yellow in color. We refer to this as “chlorosis” which is the lack of chlorophyll, the pigment that gives leaves their green color and is necessary for trees to produce energy through photosynthesis. While it is true that some tree cultivars are meant…
Read MoreScales, Scales, and Scales OH MY! Trees have a variety of insects that feed on them. Some are more noticeable than others, such as Japanese Beetle and Bagworm. To detect some of the most chronically damaging insects, such as Scales, you need a trained eye. If left unmanaged, Scales can cause chronic stress through the removal of sugar and cambium cells which may lead to symptoms such as early fall color, branch dieback, and eventual tree death. Knowing…
Read MoreUsing Advanced Tools to Assess Internal Tree Defects by Aaron Schulz ISA Board Certified Master Arborist IL-9078B Plant Health Care Director Oak Bros Tree Care & Removal, LLC In the medical field there are numerous advanced tools that are used to gather more information about your body in the case of an illness or broken bone. These advanced tools allow practitioners to make informed decisions about health care recommendations. Like humans, trees…
Read MoreProtecting Your Trees From Drought Stress with Oak Bros Tree Care! McLean County is currently in a "severe drought", according to the U.S. Drought Monitor. A severe drought affects many plants trees, specifically, have a significantly harder time recovering from drought injury both during the current growing season and multiple growing seasons after. Subsequent droughts create a cumulative effect that some trees may never recover from.…
Read MoreAre you looking for ways to ensure that your trees are healthy and thriving? Look no further than Oak Bros Tree Care's deep-root fertilization program! You want your tree to be at its best. To grow. To live longer. To thrive. For this to happen, your tree needs care throughout the year. Mulch should be applied underneath the dripline, the root system should be watered during dry spells, and fertilization should take place to combat drought and/or…
Read More1. Schedule a Site Visit Schedule a Site Visit with one of our Certified Arborists. The best way to diagnose your tree needs is to have one of our arborists evaluate your property and formulate a treatment plan. 2. Keep an eye out for Apple Scab If you have a Crab Apple tree on your property and it looks sick, it may have Apple Scab. We begin treating this in April, so if you want to get on our treatment plan, please call us by the end of March to…
Read MoreSymptoms of salt damage Damage to foliage, primarily on the side facing the road or sidewalk Discoloration of needles beginning at tip Bud damage and/or death Delayed bud break Reduced or distorted leaf growth Wilting and/or discolored foliage Fewer/smaller leaves than normal Early leaf drop and/or premature fall color How to mitigate salt damage Reduce de-icing salt use or use alternatives Irrigate soil with water to wash away salt from the roots…
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