Shade tree resources
The following resources can help while investigating a shade tree problem. the list of resources is compiled and reviewed every spring in preparation for the Plant and Insect Diagnostic Clinic hands-on workshop "Diagnosing Health Problems of Woody Plants" during the annual Shade tree short course in Ames IA.
Iowa State University Plant and Insect Diagnostic Clinic
- Tips to collect conifer, trees and shrubs samples
- Digital photography tips
- Phone: 515-294-0581
- Email: pidc@iastate.edu
- Facebook: @ISUPIDC
- Facebook: @iowadnr
- Forestry staff and a map of district foresters in Iowa
IDALS Iowa tree pest information
ISU Forestry Tree Identification
Recommend shade tree publications
- Community Tree Planting and Care Guide
- Identifying Tree Problems
- Understanding Decline in Trees
- Tree and Shrub Problems in Kansas
- Fungal Cankers of Trees
- Scale Insects on Ornamental Plants
- Protecting Bees from Pesticides
- Common Problems of Ash Trees
- Emerald Ash Borer Management Options, Spanish version Opciones de control del barrenador verde esmeralda
- How to Recognize Common Diseases of Oaks in the Midwest or U of MN site
- Oak Wilt
- Oak wilt PIDC video
- Bur Oak Blight
- Verticillium Wilt of Woody Plants
- Dutch Elm Disease
- Rhizosphaera Needle Cast
- Stigmina Needle Cast
- Choosing an Arborist
- Consulting Arborists Provide Service in Iowa
Looking for an Arborist? Trees Are Good is a site with ISA certified Arborist.
Looking for more resources? see our Encyclopedia articles for Insects and Diseases
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