Downy Mildew
The downy mildews are a group of fungal diseases that cause destruction of the leaves, stems, flowers and fruits of many plants, including grapes, cucumbers and roses. Learn symptoms and controls in this factsheet.
Deciduous Trees & Shrubs
Trees and shrubs are the backbone of our landscapes. Properly placed and well-maintained landscape plants help conserve energy, provide shade, increase the property values, attract wildlife, offer privacy and help us create peaceful outdoor living environments. Many trees and shrubs also exhibit showy flowers, vibrant fall foliage colors, and edible fruits. Learn from our publications and fact sheets about selecting, planting and maintaining trees and shrubs in Wisconsin landscapes.
Featured Tree & Shrub Articles
Choosing the Right Landscape Plants: Factors to Consider
Plant selection is one of the most important decisions a gardener, landscaper or designer makes. Learn more about selecting plants in this publication.
Is My Ash Tree Worth Treating for Emerald Ash Borer?
When should I treat my ash tree for EAB? This factsheet addresses some of the most frequently asked questions regarding the treatment of ash trees for EAB, and the removal and disposal of infested trees.
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Articles
Bacterial Wetwood
Bacterial wetwood, also known as “slime flux”, is a visually frightening-looking, but typically non-lethal, disorder of many types of deciduous trees. Learn symptoms in this factsheet.
Apple Scab
Apple scab is a potentially serious fungal disease of ornamental and fruit trees in the rose family. This factsheet describes symptoms, management and control of this sometimes serious disease.
Roseslug Sawfly
Roseslug sawfly causes damage to leaves of wild and cultivated roses in early summer. This factsheet will help you identify this insect and manage the damage it causes.
Root and Crown Rots
This factsheet covers root/crown rot, which is a general term that describes disease of woody ornamentals where the causal organism attacks a plant’s root system and/or lower trunk or branches near the soil.
Purple Bordered Leaf Spot
Purple-bordered leaf spot (also called eye spot or Phyllosticta leaf spot) is a common, but mostly cosmetic, disease on maples. This factsheet describes symptoms and management.
Magnolia Scale
Magnolia scale sucks plant sap and excretes drippy, sticky honeydew which can turn black with mold growth. Learn more, including control, in this factsheet.
Guignardia Leaf Spot
Guignardia leaf spot is a fungal leaf spot that affects vining plants such as Boston ivy and Virginia-creeper, and is associated with a leaf spot and fruit rot of grape called black rot. Learn more here.
Golden Canker (Cryptodiaporthe Canker)
Golden canker is a visually distinct and common disease of alternate-leafed dogwoods such as pagoda dogwood, which can be lethal if on the main trunk of a tree. Learn more in this factsheet.
Euonymus Scale
Euonymus scale attacks evergreen shrub and vine forms of euonymus, along with privet, bittersweet and pachysandra. Learn to identify and manage euonymus scale in this factsheet.
Dutch Elm Disease
Dutch elm disease is a lethal fungal disease of native elms. This factsheet describes symptoms, spread and management of this serious disease.
Boxelder Bugs
Though not really harmful to plants, box elder bugs become a nuisance when coming indoors in fall. This factsheet describes the life cycle and habits of box elder bugs.
