Diagnosis of Tree and Landscape Problems

As living organisms, trees, turf and all landscape vegetation need appropriate supplies of nutrients, air and water for maximum health and beauty. Any abnormality must be diagnosed quickly, identified positively, and corrected without delay if serious consequences are to be avoided.

Correct diagnosis of tree and landscape problems requires years of study and practical experience. Successful treatment of various tree ailments can be anticipated only when the arborist is able to clearly distinguish between the normal and abnormal and to combine in a practical manner the scientific knowledge of the physiologist, the entomologist and the pathologist. Accurate diagnosis of tree problems requires experience and knowledge of landscape insects and fungus diseases.