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n many s cial circles, the term ar riculture is ten un n n. n my my n un n n. ten is ar riculture term the circles, s cial many n Wide World of Arboriculture of World Wide ave you been noticing the lower branches of your spruce this disease. Over time, the infected dead branches contrast with the tree looking a little shabby, developing discolored needles, una ected healthy branches resulting in an unsightly tree. thenH slowly dying o completely? is pattern of branch decline is o en indicative of the disease, Cytospora canker. Cytospora, like most canker diseases, is a stress pathogen meaning the fungus only infects trees under stress; a stressed tree is one that is not Cytospora canker is a destructive fungal growing under ideal conditions. Unfortunately, most trees growing in disease to many spruce species, especial- an urban setting are considered to be “under stress”. Sources of stress ly to Colorado blue and Norway spruces. can be such things as limited root zone, moisture extremes (ooding/ Canker infections are serious because drought), root compaction, pest problems or trees growing outside their the tissue under the bark that is respon- natural range. Symptom development has been observed to become sible for transporting water throughout more common one or two years following a severe drought. the tree is killed. Typically, Cytospora canker begins with one or more branch- Sadly, there is no cure for Cytospora canker, so prevention is key. Steps es becoming o -color in the lower part to eliminate or reduce stress on spruce trees should be taken during all of the tree turning brown and dry. An stages of life. When planting, be sure to provide ample room for growth. upper branch may also express similar You can establish tree rings and dress with mulch to keep soil tempera- hile Willy Wonka made his ey rst ourish into a lima bean green behavior. e needles may drop immedi- ture cool and retain moisture. Avoid injuring the root system and min- journey searching for his rare and as they ripen, they turn into dark co- imize compaction of the surrounding soil. Water during dry periods. W ately or remain attached for a year. Even- cocoa beans, he might have come across a coa bean color, hence the resemblance to tually the entire branch dies back. Only Apply soil amendments and deep-root feedings to encourage vitality. In similar looking pod. He would have been a co ee pod. one or two branches may become diseased with no additional spread some cases, an application of a Plant Growth Regulator (PGR) may be very disappointed if he tasted the fruit for some time. Other times, the disease may annually progress up the considered. Read more about the bene ts and uses of PGRs in the “PHC from this tree; the large, purplish-brown, e tree itself can grow up to 60 feet in Corner” below. tree systematically infecting branches. A white resin or “ooze” usually Anne Dalrymple, hard bean comes from none other than height and is also a very strong and tough covers the cankered portion of the branch con rming the presence of Board Certified Master Arborist, IL-4275BT the Kentucky Co eetree. tree. It adapts well to urban conditions, so you may have seen them on the sides e Kentucky Co eetree is a unique tree of lonely roads or in large landscape area. due to its “co ee” pods. Back in the day, e Kentucky Co eetree can be used for pioneers used them as a co ee substitute ornamental purposes due to the beauti- in times of poverty, but it is found that the ful contrast that the pods give to the clear seeds and pods are actually poisonous to yellow foliage in the fall. humans and animals. Cattle have report- edly died a er drinking from pools of wa- e strong wood can be used in general ter contaminated by the fallen leaves and construction, cabinet work, ne furniture, seeds. Others may have used it to control and as fence posts and rails. Even though the number of house ies in their home. this might not be one of the most popular trees due to its dangerous “co ee” pods, or most plants, energy is used for new stem and leaf produc- e list of applications for PGRs like Cambistat® is growing. PGRs If the pods are so poisonous, how did the it is still one of the most interesting trees. F tion. When a Plant Growth Regulator (PGR) such as Cam- are being used to help control the e ects of Rhizosphaera needle- pioneers use them as “co ee”? ere are It can withstand drought and the occa- bistat® is used on trees or shrubs, the plant’s energy is redirected. cast, drought stress, Diplodia Tip Blight, Cytospora Canker, Chloro- some suggestions on how the beans can sional ooding, as well as city and suburb e soil application of Cambistat® can reduce some trees canopy by sis, Bacterial Leaf Scorch and Anthracnose. In these cases, some of lose toxicity, one of which is by roast- environments. 40-60% and last for up to 3 years. e energy from that reduction the energy from a PGR makes leaf cuticles thicker which can make ing them for three hours. Also, it was is redirected and will instead be used to promote the tree’s ne root it more dicult for the disease to grow into the leaf and it can also found that the Kentucky Co eetree fruit As mighty as the tree is, the Kentucky system and can help reduce some stressors that may be a ecting the make the leaf smaller and more ecient in making “food”. In recent were used similarly to tamarind pods, Co eetree can be a little harder to nd tree’s health. years, Bur Oak Blight has become more prevalent. To combat this where when preserved, they can be used in Illinois. Have you spotted this tree in blight, along with a fungicide injection, we suggest that Cambistat® as a laxative tea. e beans or pods are your neighborhood? A situation of how Cambistat® may be useful to control the canopy is used to help reduce the stress on the infected tree. typically spotted around the months of Karina Herrera, growth is for trees near power lines or planted to close to structures. September and October. Many cities have taken advantage of using a PGR for trees in side- If you have questions about Cambistat® or general tree health ques- Plant Health Care Dept. walk cutouts, planter boxes, or tree grates. Again, bene ts of using tions or concerns, please contact our Plant Health Care Department Cambistat® is two-fold, stunting the canopy’s growth while helping at (630) 562-0160 or your ISA Certi ed Arborist. produce ne roots in limited soil to help mitigate drought stress. Ben Deutsch, Plant Health Care Manager, IL-1794A ave you been noticing the lower branches of your spruce this disease. Over time, the infected dead branches contrast with the tree looking a little shabby, developing discolored needles, una ected healthy branches resulting in an unsightly tree. Hthen slowly dying o completely? is pattern of branch decline is o en indicative of the disease, Cytospora canker. Cytospora, like most canker diseases, is a stress pathogen meaning the fungus only infects trees under stress; a stressed tree is one that is not Cytospora canker is a destructive fungal growing under ideal conditions. Unfortunately, most trees growing in disease to many spruce species, especial- an urban setting are considered to be “under stress”. Sources of stress ly to Colorado blue and Norway spruces. can be such things as limited root zone, moisture extremes (ooding/ Canker infections are serious because drought), root compaction, pest problems or trees growing outside their the tissue under the bark that is respon- natural range. Symptom development has been observed to become sible for transporting water throughout more common one or two years following a severe drought. the tree is killed. Typically, Cytospora canker begins with one or more branch- Sadly, there is no cure for Cytospora canker, so prevention is key. Steps es becoming o -color in the lower part to eliminate or reduce stress on spruce trees should be taken during all of the tree turning brown and dry. An stages of life. When planting, be sure to provide ample room for growth. upper branch may also express similar You can establish tree rings and dress with mulch to keep soil tempera- hile Willy Wonka made his ey rst ourish into a lima bean green behavior. e needles may drop immedi- ture cool and retain moisture. Avoid injuring the root system and min- journey searching for his rare and as they ripen, they turn into dark co- imize compaction of the surrounding soil. Water during dry periods. W ately or remain attached for a year. Even- cocoa beans, he might have come across a coa bean color, hence the resemblance to tually the entire branch dies back. Only Apply soil amendments and deep-root feedings to encourage vitality. In similar looking pod. He would have been a co ee pod. one or two branches may become diseased with no additional spread some cases, an application of a Plant Growth Regulator (PGR) may be very disappointed if he tasted the fruit for some time. Other times, the disease may annually progress up the considered. Read more about the bene ts and uses of PGRs in the “PHC from this tree; the large, purplish-brown, e tree itself can grow up to 60 feet in Corner” below. tree systematically infecting branches. A white resin or “ooze” usually Anne Dalrymple, hard bean comes from none other than height and is also a very strong and tough covers the cankered portion of the branch con rming the presence of Board Certified Master Arborist, IL-4275BT the Kentucky Co eetree. tree. It adapts well to urban conditions, so you may have seen them on the sides e Kentucky Co eetree is a unique tree of lonely roads or in large landscape area. due to its “co ee” pods. Back in the day, e Kentucky Co eetree can be used for pioneers used them as a co ee substitute ornamental purposes due to the beauti- in times of poverty, but it is found that the ful contrast that the pods give to the clear seeds and pods are actually poisonous to yellow foliage in the fall. humans and animals. Cattle have report- edly died a er drinking from pools of wa- e strong wood can be used in general ter contaminated by the fallen leaves and construction, cabinet work, ne furniture, seeds. Others may have used it to control and as fence posts and rails. Even though the number of house ies in their home. this might not be one of the most popular trees due to its dangerous “co ee” pods, or most plants, energy is used for new stem and leaf produc- e list of applications for PGRs like Cambistat® is growing. PGRs If the pods are so poisonous, how did the it is still one of the most interesting trees. F tion. When a Plant Growth Regulator (PGR) such as Cam- are being used to help control the e ects of Rhizosphaera needle- pioneers use them as “co ee”? ere are It can withstand drought and the occa- bistat® is used on trees or shrubs, the plant’s energy is redirected. cast, drought stress, Diplodia Tip Blight, Cytospora Canker, Chloro- some suggestions on how the beans can sional ooding, as well as city and suburb e soil application of Cambistat® can reduce some trees canopy by sis, Bacterial Leaf Scorch and Anthracnose. In these cases, some of lose toxicity, one of which is by roast- environments. 40-60% and last for up to 3 years. e energy from that reduction the energy from a PGR makes leaf cuticles thicker which can make ing them for three hours. Also, it was is redirected and will instead be used to promote the tree’s ne root it more dicult for the disease to grow into the leaf and it can also found that the Kentucky Co eetree fruit As mighty as the tree is, the Kentucky system and can help reduce some stressors that may be a ecting the make the leaf smaller and more ecient in making “food”. In recent were used similarly to tamarind pods, Co eetree can be a little harder to nd tree’s health. years, Bur Oak Blight has become more prevalent. To combat this where when preserved, they can be used in Illinois. Have you spotted this tree in blight, along with a fungicide injection, we suggest that Cambistat® as a laxative tea. e beans or pods are your neighborhood? A situation of how Cambistat® may be useful to control the canopy is used to help reduce the stress on the infected tree. typically spotted around the months of Karina Herrera, growth is for trees near power lines or planted to close to structures. September and October. Many cities have taken advantage of using a PGR for trees in side- If you have questions about Cambistat® or general tree health ques- Plant Health Care Dept. walk cutouts, planter boxes, or tree grates. Again, bene ts of using tions or concerns, please contact our Plant Health Care Department Cambistat® is two-fold, stunting the canopy’s growth while helping at (630) 562-0160 or your ISA Certi ed Arborist. produce ne roots in limited soil to help mitigate drought stress. Ben Deutsch, Plant Health Care Manager, IL-1794A Wide World of Arboriculture n many s cial circles, the term ar riculture is ten un n n. n my e perience, am luc y i hal the pe ple in an a era e c n ersati n e en n hat the term means. he nes that are amiliar ith the term may rec ni e that it has t ith tree trimmin an rem als. he lac a are ness ar riculture lea s t a eneral misun erstan in hat it means t pr essi nally care r trees an the imp rtance hat that means t ur ur an rest an ur health.
ccording to Merriam-Webster, arboriculture means “the cultivation of trees or shrubs especially for ornamental purposes.” Wikipedia, surprisingly, goes a little more in depth Aand de nes it as, “the cultivation, management and study of individual trees, shrubs, vines and other perennial woody plants” and that the science of arboriculture studies how these plants grow and respond to cultural practices and in the environment. is expanded de nition really does start to paint the picture of arboriculture and the individuals who study and practice it
professionally. Direct r perati ns, A perati ns, Direct r
Paul ilary, Paul Now, most connect those who prune trees or provide tree pest management applications with
bene ts that a healthy urban forest can provide your community. community. your provide can forest urban healthy a that bene ts arboriculture. ey also associate arboriculture with the consultants who diagnosis a tree’s
spread the word of arboriculture to help build awareness and join our pursuit in attaining the the attaining in pursuit our join and awareness build help to arboriculture of word the spread condition in order to create a plan to ensure the best opportunity for health of the tree. en,
professionals are committed to how best to maintain and enhance our urban forests. So, help us us help So, forests. urban our enhance and maintain to best how to committed are professionals there are also those who work in the realm of consulting arboriculture. ese are experts on
the values that trees bring to our communities. Whether it’s in the eld or in the oce, these these oce, the in or eld the in it’s Whether communities. our to bring trees that values the assessing the condition of the tree in relation to the societal and economic impact, they identify is an industry made up of professionals in various roles who understand and care about about care and understand who roles various in professionals of up made industry an is
culture inherent risks a tree may pose to the public and even assess the value of a tree if it were inadvertently Arbori- trees. planting or removing pruning, than more much so is arboriculture
In the end, end, the In removed or impacted. Yet there is so much more.
can make the di erence. the make can arboriculture
understanding of of understanding What you may not think of is that the wide world of arboriculture continues beyond those career
attract professionals to partake in the quest to enhance our urban forests. Perhaps a better better a Perhaps forests. urban our enhance to quest the in partake to professionals attract paths speci c to the eld. Arboriculture creates opportunities in logistics, client service and eet
Resources, Safety Specialists and Information Technology. However, the industry struggles to to struggles industry the However, Technology. Information and Specialists Safety Resources, maintenance. ose roles are represented here at Kramer Tree along with others such as, Human
maintenance. ose roles are represented here at Kramer Tree along with others such as, Human Human as, such others with along Tree Kramer at here represented are roles ose maintenance. Resources, Safety Specialists and Information Technology. However, the industry struggles to creates opportunities in logistics, client service and eet eet and service client logistics, in opportunities creates Arboriculture
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What you may not think of is that the wide world of of world wide the that is of think not may you What understanding of arboriculture can make the di erence.
removed or impacted. Yet there is so much more. much so is there Yet impacted. or removed In the end, arboriculture is so much more than pruning, removing or planting trees. Arbori-
inherent risks a tree may pose to the public and even assess the value of a tree if it were inadvertently inadvertently were it if tree a of value the assess even and public the to pose may tree a risks inherent culture is an industry made up of professionals in various roles who understand and care about
assessing the condition of the tree in relation to the societal and economic impact, they identify identify they impact, economic and societal the to relation in tree the of condition the assessing the values that trees bring to our communities. Whether it’s in the eld or in the oce, these . ese are experts on on experts are ese . arboriculture
there are also those who work in the realm of consulting consulting of realm the in work who those also are there professionals are committed to how best to maintain and enhance our urban forests. So, help us
condition in order to create a plan to ensure the best opportunity for health of the tree. en, en, tree. the of health for opportunity best the ensure to plan a create to order in condition spread the word of arboriculture to help build awareness and join our pursuit in attaining the with the consultants who diagnosis a tree’s tree’s a diagnosis who consultants the with arboriculture associate also ey .
arboriculture bene ts that a healthy urban forest can provide your community.
Now, most connect those who prune trees or provide tree pest management applications with with applications management pest tree provide or trees prune who those connect most Now, Paul ilary,
Direct r perati ns, A professionally. professionally.
and the individuals who study and practice it it practice and study who individuals the and arboriculture of picture the paint to start does really
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and de nes it as, “the cultivation, management and study of individual trees, shrubs, vines and and vines shrubs, trees, individual of study and management cultivation, “the as, it de nes and A
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