Elite Tree Care – Tree Diseases


Tree Disease Spotlight: Black Knot

Tree Disease Spotlight: Black Knot

Black knot is a fungal tree disease that mostly affects plum and cherry tree species. A black knot infection is worst during spring when the wind carries spores to nearby trees, killing them. Learn how to control this disease and prevent its spread. Read more

Sycamore anthracnose is a fungal disease that attacks sycamores in early spring, when the weather is cool and wet. The fungus causes newly formed leaves to crinkle, turn tan or brown, wilt, and fall. Then, older leaves develop dark and sunken dead areas along their veins. Read more

Identifying Tree Diseases

Identifying Tree Diseases

Find out what’s plaguing your tree with our visual overview of the tree diseases most prevalent in our geographic region. Read more