Chlorosis
Chlorosis is a common nutritional disorder of many woody ornamentals in Wisconsin, particularly in the southern and eastern parts of the state. This factsheet describes symptoms, causes and cures.
Chlorosis is a common nutritional disorder of many woody ornamentals in Wisconsin, particularly in the southern and eastern parts of the state. This factsheet describes symptoms, causes and cures.
Scorch, or the browning of leaf edges, affects a wide range of deciduous and evergreen plants throughout Wisconsin. This factsheet will help you identify causes of scorch.
Oak wilt can be lethal, especially to oaks in red oak group. Learn about this disease of oaks, the life cycle and management options.
Powdery mildew is a disease that occurs on the above-ground parts of many deciduous trees and shrubs, as well as herbaceous ornamental plants, indoor houseplants, and many agricultural crops. Learn more in this factsheet.
Springtime weather injury can cause misleading symptoms on foliage. This fact sheet describes symptoms and steps to minimize the likelihood of injury.
Anthracnose is the name of several common fungal diseases that affect the foliage of woody ornamentals in Wisconsin. This factsheet describes symptoms and management.
Learn to recognize and prevent plant damage caused by deicing salts. Learn about alternatives to rock salt and which plants are salt-tolerant.
Large swollen dark-colored growths on plum and cherry trees are caused by a fungal pathogen that causes the disease known as black knot. To learn more about this disease and how to manage it, read this article.
Lichens are organisms that arise from mutually beneficial interactions between certain fungi and algae. Learn about these harmless, and very common organisms in this factsheet.
Powdery Mildew is a disease that affects a lot of different plants. On most plants, it’s harmless. Find out if various home remedies you’ve heard about are effective in this video!
Verticillium wilt is a typically fatal disease that affects a wide range of deciduous woody ornamentals in Wisconsin. Symptoms and management are covered in this factsheet.
Root rot is a general term that describes any disease where the causal organism attacks and leads to the deterioration of a plant’s root system. Learn about root roots and their management in this factsheet.