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Black Sooty Mold
Black Sooty Mold The black powdery substance you’re seeing on plants and other surfaces could be something called black sooty mold. If it was preceded by a sticky clear liquid and it can be rubbed...
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Botryosphaeria Canker: An Infection of Trees and Shrubs
Botryosphaeria Canker: An Infection of Trees and Shrubs In today’s TrueTreeTalk post, we explore Botryosphaeria canker, an infection of trees and shrubs. We look at its classification, conditions for...
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Mushroom Monday: Ganoderma applanatum (Artist Bracket)
Mushroom Monday: Ganoderma applanatum (Artist Bracket) Today’s Mushroom Monday mushroom is Ganoderma applanatum, the artist bracket. Learn about this interesting mushroom and how it gets its common...
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How to Care for a Fresh Cut Christmas Tree Indoors
How to Care for a Fresh Cut Christmas Tree Indoors Last year we told you about the option of getting a living Christmas tree for your celebration. Another popular option is a fresh cut Christmas...
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TrueTreeTalk – A Blog Post List
TrueTreeTalk – A Blog Post List Today’s post is a little different. As of this post, we’ve had 161 new posts on our TrueTreeTalk blog. We wanted to make a simple way for you to find posts about...
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Mushroom Monday: Green Russula (Russula aeruginea)
Mushroom Monday: Green Russula (Russula aeruginea) Today’s Mushroom Monday mushroom, Green russula (Russula aeruginea), also known as green brittlegill mushrooms, can be found across North American,...
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Fire Blight: Understanding This Destructive Tree Disease
Fire Blight: Understanding This Destructive Tree Disease Fire blight disease, caused by the bacterium Erwinia amylovora, affects numerous trees and shrubs throughout Texas landscapes, particularly...
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Understanding Tree Bark Cracks: When to Call an Arborist
Understanding Tree Bark Cracks: When to Call an Arborist In Southeast Texas, professional tree-care and maintenance includes monitoring trees for signs of stress or damage, including bark cracking....
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Mushroom Monday: Fluted Bird’s Nest (Cyathus striatus)
Mushroom Monday: Fluted Bird’s Nest (Cyathus striatus) When our arborists care for trees throughout Houston, Memorial, River Oaks, and The Woodlands, they frequently encounter fascinating fungi in...
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How Lightning Strikes Affect Trees: Understanding Storm Damage
How Lightning Strikes Affect Trees: Understanding Storm Damage The greater Houston area experiences frequent thunderstorms throughout the year, making our trees vulnerable to lightning and tree...
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Understanding Pine Rust Disease: A Complex Tree Pathogen in Houston’s Urban...
Understanding Pine Rust Disease: A Complex Tree Pathogen in Houston’s Urban Forest In Houston’s diverse urban landscape, where ArborTrue’s experienced arborists regularly care for various pine...
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Mushroom Monday: False Turkey Tail (Stereum ostrea)
Mushroom Monday: False Turkey Tail (Stereum ostrea) Throughout Houston’s wooded areas and Central Texas forests, observant hikers might spot what appears to be the familiar Turkey Tail mushroom....
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Mistletoe: A Complex Holiday Symbol Living in Our Trees
Mistletoe: A Complex Holiday Symbol Living in Our Trees As deciduous trees enter their winter rest, a familiar holiday symbol becomes visible in their bare branches: mistletoe. While most know it as...
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Dark Spots on Oak Leaves: Understanding Tar Spot Disease
Dark Spots on Oak Leaves: Understanding Tar Spot Disease Oak trees can develop dark spots on their leaves throughout the growing season. Tar spot disease affects oaks in many regions, including...
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Mushroom Monday: Smooth Chanterelle (Cantharellus lateritius)
Mushroom Monday: Smooth Chanterelle (Cantharellus lateritius) In the diverse world of mushrooms, some species stand out for their unique structural features. The Smooth Chanterelle offers an excellent...
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The Truth About Raspberries: Not Your Average Berry
The Truth About Raspberries: Not Your Average Berry Many fruits we call berries aren’t berries at all in botanical terms. The raspberry offers a perfect example of this botanical surprise. While we...
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Caring for Your Landscape Plants During Central Texas Winters
Caring for Your Landscape Plants During Central Texas Winters Winter in central Texas brings its own set of challenges for landscape plants. While our winters are shorter than in other regions, the...
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Mushroom Monday: Small Club Coral (Calocera cornea)
Mushroom Monday: Small Club Coral (Calocera cornea) Among the fascinating fungi that decompose dead wood, the Small Club Coral (Calocera cornea) stands out for its distinctive appearance and important...
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Ground Covers for Challenging Spaces: A Houston Guide to Shade, Wet, and Dry...
Ground Covers for Challenging Spaces: A Houston Guide to Shade, Wet, and Dry Areas (Part I) Today we have the first half of a two-part post about ground covers. Part two will be posted soon. Ground...
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Ground Covers for Challenging Spaces: A Houston Guide to Shade, Wet, and Dry...
Ground Covers for Challenging Spaces: A Houston Guide to Shade, Wet, and Dry Areas (Part II) This is Part II of a two-part post about ground covers. Be sure and read Part I here: Ground Covers for...
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