Introduction The Colorado Blue spruce is not native to Indiana and tends to be susceptible to disease. One common disease, caused by the fungus Rizosphaera kalkhoffii, results in the defoliation of the tree. If left untreated needlecast can lead to the death of the tree. Symptoms and Signs Symptoms of needlecast don’t develop until two…Read more about Needlecast in Colorado Blue Spruce[Read More]
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Like anthracnose diseases of other shade trees, sycamore anthracnose is a very common occurrence in the landscape (Figure 1). Symptoms of sycamore anthracnose normally develop as small spots or dead areas centered along the veins of leaves or along leaf margins (Figure 2). Under conducive conditions these spots expand, killing more leaf tissue and causing…Read more about Sycamore Anthracnose – Don’t let the rains get you down[Read More]
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