Woody plant stress has many potential causes that can ultimately lead to decline and death of landscape trees and shrubs. This publication discusses the symptoms and comm...
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Stress and Decline in Woody Plants (ID-50)
Tree Planting Guide
Fixing deep planting and buried root flares
In the forest, tree root flares are near the surface.
Roots radiate out from the trunk like spokes on a wagon wheel. Roots grow in soils with active biology, including benefici...
August Arbor Doctor Client Update
Happy August!
It's dry out there, at least in some areas.
Rainfall has been highly variable this summer. Most areas saw very wet conditions in July, but the spigot has shut off for some in August. W...
Brood XIV (14) 17-Year Periodical Cicada Update
On the morning of July 26, 2025, Arbor Doctor Principal Owner Ron Rothhaas joined radio host Ron Wilson on 55WKRC and iHeart Radio to talk trees.
20 Questions of Plant Diagnosis
Diagnosing plant problems is often a complex, multifaceted process that requires observation, investigation, and integration of site-specific knowledge. A structured diagnostic approach reduces guessw...
Anvil vs. Bypass: The Saga Continues
What we’ve been up to:
On a sunny day in April (the day before my birthday in fact) I spent a joyful hour in a field of young oak trees. Was I perusing the branches for birds or sitting idly with a b...