Tree disease can completely devastate your landscape and cause a whole mess of problems on your property. This is why professional tree disease management in Sonoma County, CA, is so vital, and why you need a trusted, experienced tree care company to treat and protect the trees on your residential or commercial property. Thankfully, if you live in Northern California, you have our team at Image Tree Service. Since 1996, we have served the area with pride and dedication through our tried-and-true tree services.
Our team takes tree health care very seriously, especially when it comes to tree disease management. Reach out today to learn about your tree care options and schedule your next tree service with us!
Tree disease management is about identifying, preventing, and treating infections in trees. We have some beautiful trees in Sonoma County, from bright Monterey pines to distinctive black oaks, and we want to preserve and protect them. Our team of tree experts can identify any red flags and prevent or slow the progression of the tree disease through our treatment options.
The unfortunate downside to our beautiful landscapes is the risk of disease in our beloved trees. The upside is that our team at Image Tree Service has extensive experience in identifying and preventing the spread of numerous types of tree diseases. Some of the most common in our area include sudden oak death, anthracnose, and powdery mildew.
Sudden oak death is a tree disease caused by a fungus-like virus. This disease, unsurprisingly, affects various oak species, including our California black oaks, which causes the bark to strip off the tree and destroy it. Unfortunately, sudden oak death cannot be reversed, but with special treatment, like trunk injections, the disease can be slowed.
The tell-tale signs of the sudden oak death tree disease include rapidly browning and decaying foliage and red oozing or “bleeding” sap running down the trunk of your oak tree.
Anthracnose is a group of related fungal diseases that affect shade trees, such as sycamore trees, during the cool, wet periods of the year. With professional, diligent treatment, like trunk injections, and higher outdoor temperatures, the foliage on affected trees can be restored.
Browning along leaf margins, leaf curling, and premature leaf drop are all signs of an anthranose infestation. If you spot any of these issues, contact our team immediately for an evaluation.
Powdery mildew is a fungal disease that gives a white powdery or felt-like appearance to the leaves of the affected tree. Powdery mildew can be common in crape myrtle and sycamore trees, especially those in a crowded, overly shaded spot.
The distinctive white, powdery appearance on tree leaves is the main indicator of this tree disease, but other signs include deformed, curled leaves and premature leaf drop.
There are a few ways to treat your trees to stop the spread of tree diseases or to prevent disease in the first place. The two main methods of treating tree disease are trunk injections and bark spraying.
Trunk injections are a treatment option in which substances such as fungicides and/or nutrients are injected directly into a tree’s internal tissues. This method offers long-lasting protection against common tree diseases.
Bark spray is a non-invasive treatment option in which a special fungicide is applied directly to the trunk, penetrating the lower bark to protect the tree from disease.
Our team at Image Tree Service has extensive experience protecting trees from disease and danger. Customer care is our top priority on every job we take on, so you can trust that we will thoroughly and professionally care for your trees and your entire property. Reach out to Image Tree Service today to learn all about tree disease management in Sonoma County, CA, or about any of our other expert services!
While there are specific signs for certain tree diseases, in general, rapidly dropping foliage, decaying or discolored leaves, peeling bark, and stick residue on branches and trunks are cause for concern. If you see any of these signs, reach out to our team right away!
There are quite a few treatment options for tree diseases that can restore the tree to full health, but if the damage is severe or if it’s at risk of spreading to other trees, a tree removal may be the safest option for your landscape.
There are a few types of tree disease we see most frequently in Sonoma County, including anthracnose, sudden oak death, and powdery mildew. Our team at Image Tree Service is trained to treat all of these tree diseases and more.
