Resources
Free downloadable information sheets and articles with details that are useful to know before you give us a call. Branches Tree Care is happy to share our years of knowledge working with trees in Alberta and tree diseases and fungus that are prominent to Edmonton and Central Alberta.
Documents & Downloads
Black Knot
Black knot is a terminal fungus that only affects Prunus species of trees. The most common Prunus are Mayday and Schubert Choke Cherry trees. Black knot is spread by the wind because it's a spore.
Fire Blight
Fire Blight is a bacterial disease transmitted by insects, bees, rain, dew, wind and birds in the spring affecting Apple, Cotoneaster and Mountain Ash trees.
Needle Blight
Needle blight/cast (Rhizosphaera) is a fungus (makes a spore) that lives on the needles of Colorado Spruce and White Spruce. The fungus comes out of dormancy with spring and the tree.
Dutch Elm Disease
Learn more about Dutch Elm Disease Prevention/Control Measures and Responsibilities and Authority under the APA
Spruce Tree Issues
If you are noticing yellow – orangish needles on the inside of your Spruce tree all is well. Needle die back occurs on the branches every year from the trunk to usually a foot or two along the branches.
Proper Pruning and Cutting
Learn about when to prune your tree and making proper cuts.
Why hire an Arborist
Certified Arborists specialize in the care of trees or woody plants. They are knowledgeable about the needs of trees and are trained to provide proper care.
Why Topping Hurts
Topping cuts is perhaps the most harmful tree pruning practise known. Yet, despite more than 25 years of literature and seminars explaining its harmful effects, topping remains a common practice.
