Which Fruit Trees Grow Best in Illinois and How to Care for Them
The spring season has arrived in the Chicago area which means it is time to start getting back outside and giving your trees and shrubs the care and attention they need to grow healthy and strong in the growing season. This is also the time of year to consider planting new trees and shrubs on your property to help fill in the landscape and add natural beauty. At Hendricksen Tree Care, we are aware that this is not a normal Chicago spring given the COVID-19 situation. However, caring for and planting new trees on your property is still a...
read moreHow to Identify Anthracnose: Symptoms and Treatment
This week, we return with our series on the common tree diseases and insect pests in Illinois with a discussion of a fungal diseases that can affect many different trees and shrubs; anthracnose. Anthracnose is a term used to describe a variety of similar fungal diseases that cause lesions to appear on the leaves, branches, and fruit of affected trees. These lesions typically appear as wet, dark spots on leaves and twigs and they can cause defoliation and eventually branch dieback. Affected trees may also develop cankers, or sunken areas of...
read moreBark Beetles: Identification and Prevention
We are back with a new edition of our series on the common tree diseases and insect pests in the Chicago area as we discuss a group of pests that causes problems throughout the U.S.; bark beetles. There are around 6,000 species of bark beetles worldwide under the subfamily Scolytinae and there are 600 that are found in the U.S. and Canada. Many invasive species of bark beetles have been found in the U.S. and in some areas, like California, they have killed trees over millions of acres. Bark beetles are seen as beneficial to an ecosystem...
read moreBest Places in the Chicago Area to See Christmas Tree Lights
Updated for 2020. It may be hard to believe, but we are only a few days away from Christmas. This year was no ordinary year and while there are COVID-19 restrictions in Illinois, the holidays will still come as a relief to many. There may not be large family gatherings this year, you can still cherish your time over the holidays with your immediate family. One holiday activity that you can still enjoy with your family this season is taking in the Christmas light displays throughout the Chicago area. There are several displays throughout...
read moreOak Wilt: Recognizing and Managing the Symptoms
We are back this week with our series on the common tree diseases and insect pests in Illinois with a close look at a serious disease that threatens all types of oak trees; oak wilt. Oak wilt is a dangerous vascular wilt disease caused by the fungus Bretziella fagacearum that oak trees can contract over land or through their roots. The main symptoms of oak wilt include discoloration and wilting of the leaves and defoliation, and it can kill some species of oak within weeks or months of infection. It is very important to prevent oak wilt...
read moreEmerald Ash Borer: Identification and Prevention
This week, we are returning with our series covering the common tree diseases and insect pests in the Chicago area to take a closer look at an especially destructive pest; the emerald ash borer. The emerald ash borer is one of the most feared tree pests because they can kill formerly healthy trees in just one to two years after infestation. Once an ash tree is infested with the emerald ash borer, there is often little that can be done to save the tree. The emerald ash borer is an invasive species in North America that is native to regions...
read moreAutumn Tree Colors in Chicago
Updated for 2020. We have made it through the summer and now the autumn season of 2020 is upon us in the Chicago area. However, this is not a typical fall season as we are still feeling the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Life has still not returned to normal as we knew it before the pandemic which means that certain activities like traveling are still dangerous. Events such as concerts, sports games, and others are still largely postponed or off limits to help promote social distancing. However, one thing you can do safely this fall is...
read moreThe Best Places in the U.S. to See Fall Colors
Updated for 2020. We are once again reaching the end of the summer; one of our favorite seasons in the Chicago area. However, we do get excited about the fall season at Hendricksen Tree Care because of the changing leaves and stunning fall colors. While the current COVID-19 pandemic has certainly put a damper on summer and fall activities, you can still safely enjoy the changing colors of the leaves this fall that create beautiful landscapes throughout the U.S. From dark reds to vibrant oranges and bright yellows, forested areas and tree...
read moreDutch Elm Disease: Symptoms and Management
At Hendricksen Tree Care, we have helped you get to know the trees in the Chicago area, and possibly the trees on your own property, through our blog series on the native trees of the Chicago area. While we certainly believe it is important to know about and appreciate the trees in our area for their natural beauty, it is also important to understand the threats to our trees. There are many tree diseases and pests that can cause serious damage to the tree, especially if the problem is not noticed or treated. That is why we have started a...
read moreRed Mulberry Trees of the Chicago Area
Our series covering the native trees of the Chicago area returns with a look at the red mulberry tree (Morus rubra). The red mulberry tree is the only mulberry tree that is native to North America and it is found throughout the eastern half of the United States. These trees are also found in small numbers in British Columbia, but the red mulberry is considered an endangered species in Canada. There are 10 to 16 accepted species of mulberry trees native to southern Europe, north Africa, Asia, and the Middle East. ...
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