Common Tree Diseases in Northern Beaches Gardens

It’s not a friendly or happy sight if you discover one of your beloved plants is disease-ridden.

It can happen at any time and when you least expect it.

If you’ve discovered trees, plants or bushes in your garden that have become infected, an arborist in the Northern Beaches can assist with professional advice and possible solutions.

Sometimes simple things can be done to assist the tree, like removal of the diseased leaves or a pesticide spray, but other times, entire tree branch removal or tree cutting in the Northern Beaches will be the only way.

Although tree branch or full tree removal sounds harsh, leaving a diseased tree unattended can also invite the problem to spread and affect other trees that are close by.

Today we’re going to look at some of the tell-tale signs and things to look out for when inspecting your trees to ensure they aren’t diseased, along with some of the most common tree diseases in Sydney.

How and When To Inspect Your Trees

You don’t need an arborist in the Northern Beaches to initially inspect your trees, you can check them quite easily yourself.

Take a good look at your trees every 2-3 weeks so you can make a note of any marked differences in its overall presence.

Look for things such as unusual pests or fungi growths on the branches and leaves of your trees and check for discolouration of the foliage, trunk and bark.

Any cracking or peeling of the bark of the tree could also indicate a problem and some tree branch removal in the Northern Beaches may be in order.

Common Tree Diseases

Although there are strict rules around biosecurity for Australian borders, some flora diseases have still been introduced over the years:

- Myrtle Rust

First detected in 2010 in NSW, myrtle rust is caused by a fungal pathogen called Puccinia psidii. It causes yellow powdery spots to appear on a plant’s leaves. It eventually turns brown or grey before killing the leaf. An arborist in the Northern Beaches can help to treat and control myrtle rust with a fungicide.

- Root Rot

This is where there is decay of a plant’s root system and therefore can be hard to recognize or diagnose given it starts underground. If untreated, it can kill the plant or tree as it’s a gradually decaying disease.

Generally waterlogged soil is a key reason for root rot to occur.

If in trouble, get in touch with Northern Beaches Arborist who can assist with all your arboriculture requirements; tree planting, tree cutting, tree pruning and even landscaping in the Northern Beaches!

- Pink Disease

A fungal pathogen, pink disease can affect many different tree species. The pathogen grows through spores being produced and then spreading. Once infected, the disease spreads and can look like pink spots on the tree.

Trees in close proximity to the diseased tree also have a risk of pink disease spreading to them. An arborist can identify all sources of pink disease and complete tree branch removal on the infected branches in the Northern Beaches.

- Peacock Spot

This is a fungi that affects olive trees, not just in Australia, but all over the world. Blotches can be seen on the leaves which can reduce the crop, delay ripening and overall stunted tree growth.

There are other tree diseases that exist, however these are just a snapshot of some of the most common ones here in Sydney.

Tree Branch Removal Northern Beaches

If you find your tree is diseased or its appearance has changed significantly, you may need to discuss your potential next steps with an arborist in the Northern Beaches.

The arborist can advise and may suggest a topical treatment spray or tree branch removal of the infected branches for trees with conditions like pink disease.

Tree Cutting Northern Beaches

Don’t forget, if worse comes to worse, tree removal or tree cutting in the Northern Beaches are also some options if you find your tree or plant is disease-ridden.

If you’re unsure if your tree is suffering from one of the diseases discussed here, get in touch with Northern Beaches Arborist.

Northern Beaches Arborist can assist with assessing your trees, providing tree cutting and tree branch removal services in the Northern Beaches. Give us a call today!

Call: 0423 914 950.