Xylaria polymorpha – Dead man’s fingers. Finger-like fruiting bodies are found on the roots or near the base of infected trees, typically in groups of three or more. Fruiting bodies are black with a white tip, resembling dead fingers rising [...]

The author appears to be already scratching during the removal. Photo by Gabriell McGinnis of T Town Tree Service. I am writing to report on an unusual accident that happened to me on the job here in Arizona. I own/operate [...]

Partnering with public agencies for a treatment contract is one of the SWOT items under "Opportunities." Late-summer and fall treatments to control spotted lanternfly might focus on protecting tree trunks with systemic bark sprays, as shown here. Unless otherwise noted, [...]

Photo 1: In order for sexual reproduction to occur in the Basidomycota decay fungi, a tree must be infected twice by basidiospores. Sexual reproduction results in the formation of conks, mushrooms or brackets that produce spores for further dispersal and [...]