Does your tree have one of these 4 fungal diseases? Call the local arborist!
In trees, fungal diseases can cause major health problems. And when a big tree descends into poor health, it can create a major safety hazard because it’ll be more susceptible to falling over during a windstorm. If there’s a big tree in your yard that appears to be diseased, then it’ll be best to have a reputable arborist come by to inspect it. At Florida Tree Trimmers, our local arborists are highly experienced with identifying diseased and otherwise unhealthy trees. We can make the correct judgment as to whether the tree needs to be cut down so it doesn’t pose the risk of crashing down and causing property damage and/or injuries. Here are four common fungal diseases that afflict trees in North America.
Powdery Mildew
When a tree is afflicted by powdery mildew, it has white fuzzy/powdery blotches on its leaves. While this fungal disease doesn’t usually kill trees, it can cause leaves to become brown and then fall off. Powdery mildew can affect just about any tree in the country.
Fusarium Wilt
This fungal disease is a big problem in palm trees. It invades through the roots and then works upward through the tree before finally causing the tree to die. There’s no cure for fusarium wilt so the tree typically needs to be removed before it poses a safety risk.
Oak Wilt
This brutal disease attacks oak trees. When oak wilt takes hold, it can stop water and nutrients from circulating through the tree. Inevitably, wilting and death will occur. A sign of oak wilt is that leaves turn yellow/brown and then fall off. If one tree on your property has oak wilt, you’ll want the arborist to take measures to try to prevent the disease from spreading to other nearby trees.
Anthracnose
A sign of anthracnose is that leaves develop dark lesions and then fall off. Anthracnose doesn’t typically kill trees itself. However, it can cause the tree's health to worsen, making the tree more susceptible to dying prematurely.
Arborist in Plantation, FL
When you need tree services in Plantation, FL and the surrounding area, contact Florida Tree Trimmers at (954) 890-2549. Feel free to give us a call today to request a free arborist estimate in Plantation, FL!









