Delaware Trees

Come join us next week at Delaware Park Raceway and Casino for our 10th Annual Arborist and Tree Care Seminar!

Friendly reminder that the Delaware Forest Service will be hosting the 10th Annual Arborist and Tree Care Seminar next week, on April 7 and 8. It will be held at the Delaware Park Raceway & Casino in Wilmington. There is still time to secure your spot! Register at 2025arboristseminar.eventbrite.com.

Attendees will be able to earn up to 11 Continuing Education Units (CEUs) from the International Society of Arboriculture and up to 5 Delaware pesticide credits – This represents the largest number of CEUs offered at a Delaware Forest Service event! Vendors will be present as well, so this is your opportunity to network with arborists and other tree industry professionals. We hope to see you there!

(Throwback to our 2019 Arborist Seminar held at the Delaware State Fair!)

This time of the year you may notice leaf scorch on trees. Leaf scorch is a condition that occurs when tree leaves show browning, wilting, and marginal leaf death, often creating a scorched appearance. This phenomenon is prevalent during hot, dry periods or when trees experience water stress. Leaf scorch is typically a result of a mismatch between a tree's water uptake and its water loss through transpiration. During periods of intense heat and limited water availability, trees may struggle to maintain a proper water balance, leading to leaf dehydration and damage. While leaf scorch can be concerning to observe, it's essential to recognize that it may not be a sign of a severe underlying problem. Many well-established trees can endure temporary leaf scorch without significant harm.