Specimen Tree

Our steps to Texas are almost complete. Today we gained Texas Darptment of Agricultural licensure for pesticide application. In another 10 days we will be able to start on official business formation. Exciting things to come in the near future.

I the meantime here are some flower photos...I mean, weeds... ;)

This could be a game changer in the plant pathology world. An antimicrobial peptide that can kill bacterial infections within citrus trees. It is naturally occurring and appears to be both protective and curitive.

Researchers find peptide that treats, prevents killer citrus disease New research affirms a unique peptide found in an Australian plant can destroy the No. 1 killer of citrus trees worldwide and help prevent infection.

Here is an example of Armillaria tabescens also known as the ringless honey mushroom. This was found in an ornamental grouping of both Cryptomeria and Green Giant Arborvitae. This is a white rot fungus that secrets enzymes capable of breaking down lignin.

Fun fact...it is a bioluminescent fungus...it will glow green.

This fungus is common but rarely seen on the aforementioned species. The Arborvitae was dead and the Cryptomeria was in decline. Armillaria is usually the result of chronic stress and dry soils, no comorbidities were seen.

I am surprised that we don't see more of this in tight plantings as they mature and consume soil resources. A good plant healthcare program with monitoring might catch these conditions before chronic stress develops. Adding restorative nutrients (prescribed fertilizer) a long with beneficial root/soil stimulating compounds could help to reduce plant stress.

Get on our schedule for a site visit appointment today where we can identify stressors before you loose a hedgerow! Www.specimentree.net and click on schedule an appointment!

Purely for entertainment...

The Three Stooges Some More of Samoa E60 - video dailymotion Please like and follow for regular uploads of classic TVThe stooges are tree surgeons who are enlisted by a rich old man to find a mate for his rare puckerless persimmon tree. The boys sail to the tropical island of Rhum-Boogie to find the tree. When they arrive they are captured by the natives and....

What butterfly will this be?

Saw this bad boy flying around the river today. Alaus oculatus

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Looks like a Salvador Dalí...

Hey everybody! I have an air spade job coming up this Monday. If you ever wanted to learn about decompacting soils and restoring damaged tree conservation areas send me a private message. The best way to learn is "hands on." I get requests from people asking, to spend the day with me, all the time...here is your chance. ;)

Weeds are named by man not nature.

Hey, we have 21 people registered for this class and it will close at 30. If you have ever wanted a little extra class room time to prep for the ISA's Certified Arborist exam this is your chance.

Georgia Tree Council : News & Events : Event Calendar The Georgia Tree Council will present a two-day Arborist Certification Review Course taught by Certified Arborists Susan Russell and Rob Swanson on October 8 and 9, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (both days), at City of Madison Public Safety Building, Meeting Hall, 150 N. Main Street, Suite 400, Madison, G...

Its early Friday morning, one more hot day to push through before the weekend. Freckles and I are ready for the fall teperatures.