What is Dutch Elm Disease & Where Can It Be Found?

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Dutch Elm Disease - The Key Facts

  • Dutch Elm Disease was first discovered in Minneapolis & St Paul in 1961, sometime around the early Summer period

  • It is believed that the disease first entered the state when someone returned from Illinois to Litchfield with tree material in their car

  • The disease has moved so rapidly, that it is now spreading into some parts of Florida and even Texas

  • The cause of this disease occurs when bark beetles feed on twigs and branches.
    Because the fungus in this plant material is ingested by the bark beetles, they spread the disease to sections of the tree like the roots. The defensive mechanism for the tree is to prevent the spread of the fungus by producing wooden plugs that stop the flow of nutrients, water, and food, causing the tree to wilt

  • It can depend greatly on how long it takes for the disease to kill the tree ranging from in the same season of infection to several years later

  • There is an increased mortality rate in the Spring months

  • It is possible for the fungus to spread to other elm trees via the root hairs

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Dutch Elm Disease Symptoms - What Are They?

  • The yellowing of leaves that can also turn brown at a later date

  • The wilting of leaves on specific branches

  • There may also be brown streaking in the sapwood underneath the bark

  • Branches turning a dull green/yellow color

  • Branches becoming dry, brittle, and brown

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Be Informed

  • Know when to act in order to save your trees. We’ve compiled a list of information and blogs relating to different questions that are commonly asked about Dutch Elm Disease.

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Our History

In short, Birch Tree Care is a commercial and residential tree care company with expertise in Dutch Elm Disease treatment & management.

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Why choose us?

A locally-owned, family-run business in the Twin Cities, Birch Tree Care believes in professionalism, accountability, openness and honesty. We’ll take care of your yard or commercial property like it’s our own. You’ll be impressed by our expertise in Dutch Elm Disease treatment.

Contact us to talk to a Dutch Elm Disease expert today!