Yellow Elder Tree Diseases

 Caring For Your Yellow Elder Trees in the Desert Southwest



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Common Yellow Elder Diseases in Mesa, AZ 

Texas Root Rot: A devastating fungal disease that attacks the roots. Signs include wilting leaves, yellowing foliage, and sudden tree death. 

Verticillium Wilt: A soil-borne fungus causing leaves to wilt, yellow, and die. Branches may also die back. 

Bacterial Wetwood: Bacteria infect the tree’s heartwood, producing foul-smelling, slimy ooze. May cause wilting and branch decline. 

Cankers: Fungal or bacterial infections that cause sunken, discolored areas on the bark. May lead to branch dieback. 

Solutions 

Prevention is Key: 

Choose healthy, disease-resistant Yellow Elder varieties from reputable nurseries. Plant in well-draining soil with good air circulation. Avoid overwatering, especially in hot weather. Regularly prune dead or infected branches. Disinfect tools between cuts. 

Treatment: 

Fungicides: May be effective for some fungal diseases if caught early. Always consult a Tree Disease Expert for proper diagnosis and application as fungicides can be specific to certain diseases. 

Removal: Severely infected trees may need to be removed to prevent the spread of disease. 

Finding Local Tree Disease Experts 

Local Nurseries or Garden Centers: Often have knowledgeable staff who can diagnose problems and suggest treatments. 

University Extension Services: Arizona Cooperative Extension may provide resources and information on tree diseases: https://extension.arizona.edu/ 

Warners Tree Surgery- (480) 969-8808 https://warnerstreesurgery.com/ Or https://mesatreedoctors.com/ 

Important Note: Proper tree disease diagnosis is crucial. Consult a Tree Disease Specialist for expert assessment and treatment recommendations. 

* Warners Tree Surgery is a Mesa, Arizona (Based) “Family Business”. Our Tree Disease Expert, Warner, is available to help you with your Sick Trees if you live within a 30-mile radius of Mesa. Warner Working, Our Tree Doctor, cares for Many Different Species of Trees in and around the cities of Mesa, Gilbert, Chandler, Tempe, Sun Lakes, and Scottsdale. If You are in need of a Tree Disease Professional with Over 50 Years of Knowledge and Experience, then Call “Warners Tree Surgery”. Our Number Is: (480) 969-8808 For More Information/Videos Visit Our Websites https://warnerstreesurgery.com/ Or https://mesatreedoctors.com/ 

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