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The up and down temperatures this spring affected winter moth development and feeding. Abnormally warm temperatures early in the season brought on premature winter moth egg hatch. Many of the trees that the insect feeds on had yet to have buds swollen enough to allow entry into them for feeding. This was followed by colder […]
This spring weather has resulted in some abnormal activity in landscapes. We are currently about 2-3 weeks ahead of where things normally are phenologically. Typically the second week of May is peak bloom time here in the Boston area. We are on pace for that to occur the 3rd or 4thweek of April. What are the […]
This week’s cold nightly temperatures are causing some tree flowers that are already open to show frost damage. Particularly affected are magnolia flowers (see photo). Temperatures below freezing can cause this tender flower tissue to be killed and brown. Magnolia and other early-flowering trees are always at risk for frost damage and losing their […]
Winter moth caterpillars feeding on Norway maple leaf
As spring approaches we once again need to be aware of significant tree-feeding damage potential due to winter moth caterpillars. This non-native insect pest first began causing tree damage in coastal MA and has continued its advancement further inland. It continues to move deeper into […]
In part 2 of our Tree Identification blog we talked about how to distinguish between some of the more common groups of coniferous trees here in the Northeast. We will expand upon that in today’s blog and will discuss how to distinguish between some of the more common pine trees here in the Northeast.
Location of […]
In the last blog we began our tree identification series with an introduction to identifying coniferous tree species using needle and cone characteristics. We will expand upon that in today’s blog and will discuss how to distinguish between some of the more often found groups of coniferous trees here in the Northeast.
The most common […]
In 2011, Cedarlawn Tree made strides by evolving the company to become an easier firm to do business with, and an even better place to work for. One of the initiatives undertaken in 2011 was to recognize the members of our company who, through their actions and deeds, best furthered our vision statement, “to become […]
Tips for Identifying Trees – Part I
Ever wonder how arborists are able to identify trees to species? Do you know what species of trees are on your property? In the next series of blogs we will identify the characteristics to look for when attempting to identify a tree.
The broadest set of identifiable characteristics […]
Deep Tine core aeration will penetrate up to 10 inches in depth. The hardened steel tines go into the ground at a forward angle and exit the ground from the opposite angle, causing the soil to fracture on its way out. This machine also has front and rear rollers to keep the surface level […]
Reducing Deer Damage to Plants
As we get into fall and have experienced several hard frosts we begin to notice that we can now see into wooded areas that were green with vegetation a few months ago. This serves to remind us that the wildlife that depend, in part, on vegetation to survive need to […]
