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Category Archives: Trees & Shrubs

Temperature’s Role in Tree Growth and Insect Populations

Posted on June 1, 2011 by Wood Acres Tree Specialists

Trees’ and insects’ growth and development are dependent on environmental factors like temperature (heat), light and humidity.  Because insects are cold-blooded, temperature has the greatest effect on insect development rates.Development rate increases as temperature increases up to a point.  In … Continue reading →

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Spring Planting: What trees will do well in my yard? 

Posted on April 1, 2011 by Wood Acres Tree Specialists

                            Spring is a popular time to plant trees. But many homeowners in Maryland and Washington, DC choose a tree for beauty and don’t consider other property … Continue reading →

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Tree & Forest Pests – The Invisible Alien Invaders

Posted on March 5, 2011 by Wood Acres Tree Specialists

Before you know it your beautiful century-old tree that defined your entire property could be gone. How could it happen right under your nose?:  Invasive species. The nation’s forests and trees are at risk from these silent invaders from “out … Continue reading →

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Preventing Snow Damage to Multi-Leader Trees & Shrubs

Posted on January 8, 2011 by Wood Acres Tree Specialists

With the wintery weather upon us in Maryland and Washington, DC, Wood Acres receives calls from customers concerned about splitting or fallen trees. Some are definitely more susceptible to the added weight of ice and snow more than others. Continue reading →

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Identifying Bagworms

Posted on July 25, 2010 by Wood Acres Tree Specialists

“What is my shrub dying and what are those “pinecone” things hanging from the branches?” We hear that a lot in this area, especially in this extreme heat when your trees are already in a stressed state.

If you do see bags made out of needles or leaves on a woody plant that is defoliated the chances are you have bagworms. Bagworm caterpillars make distinctive 1.5 to 2 inch long spindle-shaped bags that can be seen hanging from twigs of a variety of trees and shrubs. Continue reading →

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Welcome to LeafNotes!

Posted on June 22, 2010 by Wood Acres Tree Specialists

Thank your for visiting Wood Acres Tree Specialists new blog “LeafNotes’! We are a team of avid arborists and we will be discussing what we love: the care and maintenance of trees and shrubs! We will be discussing topics ranging … Continue reading →

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