Summer is just around the corner, and this is a great time to inspect your trees, no matter what species, to ascertain whether you need them pruned, trimmed or removed from your property. Heaven Contracting are providers of the most trusted and reliable tree services Auckland has to offer, with more than 25 years of experience working as arborists in and around the Auckland area. They are also experts in tree diseases and their symptoms.
There are countless species of tree in New Zealand and some are more susceptible to disease, due to soil quality, climate, water levels or location, and many of these diseases go unnoticed, particularly if you aren’t an avid gardener, and only notice problems when you see signs of significant decay.
While kauri dieback is an issue we should all be aware of, Auckland tree owners are unlikely to have kauri on their properties, and therefore won’t be an issue for most people. However, Dutch Elm disease has recently affected elm trees in Central Auckland –tree to tree, and can be spotted by the presence of wilting, curling, and yellowing leaves, or dying and dead branches and trees.
Another fungal disease affecting plants in the myrtle family is myrtle rust, which is easily spread and can be spotted by bright yellow/orange powdery patches on leaves. Tree owners who spot myrtle rust should contact the Ministry of Primary Industries Exotic Pest and Disease hotline, as the disease is being treated on a national level due to large-scale infections of tree nurseries and feijoa plantations.
With less-serious diseases or fungi, it’s possible to save your trees with simple tree cutting to remove the affected branches. However, if a tree on your property is affected by one of these serious fatal diseases above, it’s very likely that an entire tree removal will be the only solution to stop further spread of the disease, so for more information on Auckland tree services, stump removal Auckland and hedge trimming Auckland please go to https://arboristauckland.com/ .
