HCLM

Horse Chestnut Leaf Miner

By on June 24, 2011 in Tree diseases

You may have noticed that some Horse Chestnut (Aesculus Hippocastanum) trees have brown blotches on the leaves and indeed the leaves drop off prematurely. This is due to an  attack by an insect known as Cameraria ohridella or the horse chestnut leaf miner (HCLM). The insect larvae tunnel into the leaves destroying tissues and stunting future [...]

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Dead tree removal

By on June 7, 2011 in arborist, case studies, tree surgeons

We received a call from a client late last year about a large ash tree which had “died”. Upon visiting the site, alongside a country lane, we found a large and very dead tree. The tree had several bracket fungi around the base of the trunk which we identified as Perenniporia fraxinea. This fungi affects [...]

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How to choose a tree surgeon

By on April 27, 2011 in arborist, tree surgeons

Anyone can call themselves a tree surgeon and place adverts in Yellow Pages, local village magazines and on the internet. They can offer what appears to be a genuine service. An advert alone does not guarantee quality of work, or guarantee that it will be carried out safely. Competent arborists (tree surgeons) will have certificates [...]

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