Urban Trees

Eastern tent caterpillar and moth photos

Looking for plants to make a privacy fence? Here we have a list of trees, shrubs, and grasses that can be planted for screening and privacy.

Not all plant problems are caused by insects and diseases. Many tree and shrub problems are due to environmental issues or planting errors.

Boxwood psyllid images

University of Maryland Extension was receiving numerous reports of sudden discoloration of foliage and death of white oak (Quercus alba) trees throughout the Mid-Atlantic region in August through October of 2019. Article covers possible causes including drought, excessive rain, and accelerated tree decline.