Check out the last installment of the 2020 Turfgrass Times. On this edition includes: Dr. David Gardner; Dr. Ed Nangle; Joe Rimelspach; Dr. Pamela Sherratt; and Dr. Dave Shetlar (aka the Bug Doc).
While the leaves of viburnum (Viburnum spp.) shrubs have fallen, if the viburnum leaf beetle (Pyrrhalta viburni) was present earlier this year, the eggs laid on the shrubs newest growth will be evident. This non-native invasive species feeds a larvae and adult, skeletonizing viburnum leaves. When population level of the insect increase, defoliation of the shrub becomes more obvious. The insect will feed on naturally growing viburnums, as well as those planted in landscapes, in commercial plantings and at gardens and arboretums.
Emerald Ash Borer University (EABU) will be presenting a virtual session on Thursday, November 19 at 11 am EST - Invasive Jumping Worms: The Impact of a New Soil Invader. This session, like all EABU sessions, will be recorded and the link will be posted on the regional Emerald Ash Borer website at http://www.emeraldashborer.info/
Aesculus including Buckeye and Common Horsechestnut have gotten a bad rap due to Guignardia aesculi (Guignardia leaf spot on Aesculus). Actually, some selection are more resistant than others. We hope to highlight some that could be considered potential street trees.
One thing I realized is talking ‘Street Trees’ with a Horticulturalist is like talking politics with anyone else. Everybody has strong opinions and there is a great variation on agreement. So, I start this journey with an apology. I am certain at the conclusion; I will get e-mails ‘What about this……?’ The goal of this series is to provide food for thought as to possible selections you may wish to consider, forgot about, or a combination of both. One thing for sure is I am learning a lot about selections.
So, this week’s selection comes from the Maple family. Red maples have dominated our...
What is a Street Tree? What are desired qualities? Drought tolerant, Salt tolerant, Pollution tolerant? The point of this series of posts is to gather YOUR opinions and highlight a dozen trees for your consideration as a ‘Street Tree’.
The 2020 BYGL Reader Survey ends this coming Monday, November 2. Please take a few minutes to give us your feedback. All survey results are anonymous and will be used by the Buckeye Environmental Horticulture Team (BEHT) to help us improve the BYGL now and into the future!
The first Asian Giant Hornet (AGH) nest found in the U.S. was destroyed this past weekend in Blaine, Washington. The hornet has not been found in Ohio, but as we just learned with spotted lanternfly, we must be vigilant. The Ohio Department of Agriculture has a website for online reporting (AGH).
With the recent announcement made about spotted lanternfly yesterday by the Ohio Department of Agriculture (ODA), people may be seeking educational opportunities to learn more and stay to date on this new invasive species officially detected in Ohio.
Black Gum, Nyssa sylvatica, can be found in woods, and occasionally in the landscape. This time of year, its puts on a fabulous display of fall color and fruit.
