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Leyland cypress trees are a great landscape addition, and very popular throughout North Carolina. Certified Arborist, Rick Pearce who covers the Greensboro and Raleigh area says, "leyland cypress trees make a beautiful addition to any home, if properly cared for." It's our hope your leyland cypress' stay vibrant and green all year long.

However, the recent wet weather months can leave leyland trees susceptible to disease if not properly treated. We've recently spotted leyland's in Waxhaw, NC showing signs of distress. Below are some common symptoms we see when leyland cypress are experiencing distress: The symptoms we've seen

1. Needles appear to be browning. The number one sign we see on leyland cypress experiencing stress is the browning of needles. Brown needles is a stress response from the tree. If you're seeing brown needles on your leyland cypress we recommend a certified arborist takes a look at what is going on. 
2. Needles have noticeably fallen off in spots on tree. A second stress response we see among leyland cypress is bare spots where needles once were. 
3. Tree seems to have a withered look. Any tree that looks withered could be experiencing too much water or too little water. A withered look to a tree could indicate the soil to water ratio balance is off. 
4. Other leyland cypress appear to be green and only 1 or 2 are showing signs of decline. If all of your leyland cypress are showing signs of stress too much water or too little water could be the issue. If only 1 or 2 of your leylands are showing stress, a pest attack could be the culprit. 

Are clovers slowly taking over your lawn? What better time of year to discuss how to get rid of clover in your lawn, than St. Patrick’s Day weekend! Unless you have a lawn covered in four-leaf clovers and several other plants full of luck, I’m sure you are looking for a way to remove these weeds.

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Did you know that Ambrosia beetles can infest and kill over 100 different kinds of plants? If your trees could sing Beatles tunes, we would rather they sang "I feel fine" than "Help! I need somebody . . ."

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Earlier this week, we headed out to a home in Midland, NC to assess some tree damage from Hurricane Michael. The homeowner had noticed that her arborvitae, which is typically a hardy evergreen, was quickly gaining brown leaves. Sure enough, signs of tree decay were clearly visible across her landscape. How did we know there was tree decay? Tree decay was evident based on the browning of the needles that the once very green evergreens were showing. Given how quickly this condition can kill an arborvitae, the trees required the immediate attention of our plant health care technician. If your evergreens are showing brown needles throughout the tree and/or missing needles, it’s time to take action.

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It's that time of year again in Charlotte, NC. Temperatures are rising and trees are blooming which means little green worms, otherwise known as Cankerworms are about to make their appearance.  If you've walked the streets lined with trees in Myers Park, taken a neighborhood stroll in the Dilworth Community, or enjoyed a day at the park in Elizabeth, you've more than likely spotted little worms hanging from white silk threads or clustered together in a white caccoon.

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Precise and controlled, the newest member of Carolina Tree Care team takes your tree service to the next level all with a remote control.

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As cold temperatures continue to plummet, keeping trees strong throughout the winter season is a main concern for many. Winterizing your Carolina landscapes during winter months’ support plants and trees and overall landscape well-being for seasons to come. One tree often examined by Carolina Tree Care certified arborists in Charlotte, NC are Willow Oaks.

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Updated on July 7, 2021

Have you recently noticed small, fluffy white pests flying in the air or on trees in your yard? Is there a sticky substance all over your trees?

If you live in Charlotte, NC or the surrounding areas, the answer is more than likely yes!

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Fall is right around the corner; leaves quickly change colors, crisp air settles in, and autumn crops arrive. There's no doubt about it, fall is a beautiful time in Charlotte, North Carolina.

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