The next time you are out enjoying that breathtaking landscape beauty or basking under a shade on a hot summer afternoon, remember exactly what trees provide for you and the entire planet. Not only do they purify the air, but they also boost property value, offer shade-blocking UV sun rays, cool the environment and better yet provide food.
Their importance and benefit stretches far and wide covering our environment, economical and emotional aspects which is why it is crucial to remember that they constantly need attention.
It is essential that all trees receive sufficient protection from the looming menace of tree diseases. They are especially devastating and if by chance they are left untreated, they can spread throughout an entire plantation.
In the region of Colorado, there are several common tree diseases that affect the trees in the area. They include:
Bacteria Wetwood
Among the most prominent diseases is the Bacteria Wetwood which unfortunately comprises several strains. It attacks multiple shades of trees and leaf types. Wood-colour trees that have been affected by this disease often change and assume a brownish yellow rotten state that forms around the tree’s center.
The wood produces gas and toxic ooze which inhibits healing and growth. Extra care should particularly be adhered to on spotting “alcohol flux” a characteristic white froth that comes with advanced cases.
Cytospora Cankers
This disease attacks tree barks where it creates rings around the trunks and branches. When Canker progresses, its girdles kill all tree-parts above the typical ring created. For most trees, their likelihood of contracting this fungus is particularly high where they are having pre-existing damage to the roots and or where they get stressed. Take particular caution especially with trees having recent wounds more so, birch, and apple, maple, elm, willow and spruce trees.
Marssonina Blight
This is a disease predominant with aspen trees. It manifests by forming brown spots characterized by yellow rings on tree leaves. After this early signs, the resulting effects are leaves decaying and dropping prematurely during summer as opposed to typical fall. This infection weakens trees resulting to further problems. If you spot this problem, be sure to contact a Colorado-area tree surgeon to have it taken care of before it spreads to more problems.
Powdery Mildew
A fungus which grows as a typical white mildew on any tree surface, it affects numerous shrubs and trees. This mildew affects normal photosynthesis and inspires a host of other further problems.
Shoot Blight
Shoot Blight is a disease caused by a characteristic fungus which is surprisingly absorbed by trees through their leaves. It mainly chokes the tree branches. It mainly manifests through dark spots that appear on the tree leaves which is followed by prompt death. When it advances it can result in branches curling into a distinct �shepherds crook’. With respect to Aspen trees, it mostly spreads during heavy rains and warm temperatures.
The list of tree diseases is wide ranging and also includes Needlecast, Fire Blights, and Anthracnose.
Final Word
For anyone that has witnessed a dying or already dead tree falling especially on their premises has a firsthand experience with the dire repercussions tree diseases can inflict. When you spot any unusual manifestations or signs, a qualified arbotist is the best individual to examine and determine the most appropriate solutions.
