What's On My Tree

When looking at a tree issue, inspect the leaves, branches, trunk, and roots to try to narrow down where you notice an issue.

Next, inspect the site the tree is growing in. Consider: Is it a newly planted tree or a mature tree? Is the tree growing in soil it is adapted too? Is it growing in an urban environment? Has there been a drought, or maybe recent flooding? All of these factors can affect the health of your tree.

  • Mistletoe is a popular Yuletide decoration. However, it is a parasitic plant that can be damaging to tree.

    A clump of green surrounding a branch of a tree indicating a mistletoe infestation

  • Ball moss is commonly found clinging to limbs of live oaks and other trees. It is not parasitic.

    Ball moss on tree limb

  • Lichen are unique organisms made up of a combination of fungi and algae that are symbiotic, supporting each other.

    A closeup of lichen growing on the branch of a tree

  • Galls are growths that occur on leaves, twigs, and roots of trees. They are caused by insects, mites, fungi, or bacteria.

    A closeup of galls forming on the underside of three leaves

  • Burls are usually a rounded lump or protrusion located on the stem, branch, and, on rare occasion, the roots of trees.

    Burl lump on tree branch

  • Witches’ broom is a plant disease characterized by the abnormal growth of dense clusters of shoots or branches, resembling a broom.

    Witches broom wrapped around trees

  • Many vines are harmless to trees. Some, however, can harm the tree and possible kill it.

    Vine climbing up tree.

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