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ArborLogic Group Certified Arborist consultants providing tree risk assessments, tree inventories, tree preservation and construction site monitoring for the Carolinas.

Have you seen these all over the roadside? šŸ•øļøSaw this on a property in Hendersonville, NC. These are fall webworms. They...
10/06/2026

Have you seen these all over the roadside? šŸ•øļø

Saw this on a property in Hendersonville, NC. These are fall webworms. They create an ever-expanding web on the branch ends and consume the leaves inside it. The web is typically so dense that the best ā€œtreatmentā€ is usually just to clip them out.

They build those white tents out on the tips, not down the trunk. The caterpillars feed inside the webbing, and as more of them hatch the nest keeps spreading along the branch. By the time the tent looks this full, a lot of the leaves inside are already gone.

Clipping the nest out is usually the cleanest fix when you can reach it. A thick web blocks a lot of spray, so cutting the whole tent off gets the insects and the mess in one move.

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I saw this street tree in Augusta, GA recently šŸ”This co-dominant stem failed not too long ago, and it is a textbook exam...
10/05/2026

I saw this street tree in Augusta, GA recently šŸ”

This co-dominant stem failed not too long ago, and it is a textbook example of how structural defects weaken a tree over time.

I keep a few pictures on hand to help explain tree defects to property owners, but this is my new favorite. You can clearly see the included bark trapped inside the union. Instead of solid wood holding the stems together, bark gets pinched between them as they grow. That creates a major loss of structural strength until wind or weight eventually splits it apart.

A tree can look full and green up top while carrying a severe structural flaw like this at the trunk.

If you have a large tree with V-shaped co-dominant stems over your driveway, roof, or yard, a discovery call is a simple way to figure out if it needs cabling, monitoring, or a full risk assessment.

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Following up on my post from the other day. Here’s another example of unnecessary tree care activities: filling cavities...
10/01/2026

Following up on my post from the other day. Here’s another example of unnecessary tree care activities: filling cavities with Great Stuff. šŸ˜…

Painter’s tape and cardboard last time. Expanding foam this time. And yes, it was painted black. Nice touch.

None of this protects a tree from further decay. Foam and paint don’t make the trunk stronger. They don’t stop moisture. They don’t put sound wood back. They just cover the opening so it looks ā€œhandledā€ from the driveway.

A cavity is still a structural issue. What matters is remaining sound wood, what sits under the tree, and whether the defect is getting worse.

If a tree near your home has an old wound, a filled hole, soft wood, or a homemade repair like this, it’s worth a real look. A discovery call is a simple way to sort out monitoring, mitigation, or a full tree risk assessment.

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I found this one in Greenville, SC last week during a risk assessment. I’ve seen different cavity fillers before, but ne...
09/29/2026

I found this one in Greenville, SC last week during a risk assessment. I’ve seen different cavity fillers before, but never painter’s tape and cardboard. šŸ˜… I love finding new things.

Someone tried to close the opening. Tape and cardboard do not make a tree stronger. They do not stop decay. They just cover the hole so it looks ā€œhandledā€ from a distance.

A cavity is still a structural issue. What matters is how much sound wood is left, what sits under the tree, and whether the defect is getting worse. Hiding it can make homeowners feel better for a minute and leave the real risk untouched.

If a tree near your home has an old wound, a hole in the trunk, soft wood, or a homemade repair like this, it is worth a real look. A discovery call is a simple way to sort out whether you are looking at something that needs monitoring, mitigation, or a full tree risk assessment.

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09/28/2026

When you see sawdust accumulating at the base or in the bark crevices of a tree, ambrosia beetles are usually the culprit.

Ambrosia beetles attack stressed trees with a vengeance. Once an infestation takes hold, there is almost no hope of saving the tree. This infested tree in Greenville, SC showed clear signs of frass at the root flare.

Catching tree stress early before beetles move in is critical. If you are concerned about a tree on your property showing signs of decline or insect activity, schedule a discovery call for a professional risk assessment.

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I found these on podocarpus in Greer, SC. The new growth is covered in aphids and cast skins. The older foliage has that...
09/24/2026

I found these on podocarpus in Greer, SC. The new growth is covered in aphids and cast skins. The older foliage has that black sooty mold that grows on honeydew. šŸ‘€

Sooty mold is usually what catches your eye first, but the aphids are why it’s there. When you see black sooty mold on a plant, you already know something is feeding. Aphids suck plant sap and excrete a sticky sugar called honeydew. A dark fungus then grows on that residue. The fungus isn’t eating the tree. It’s growing on the waste the insects leave behind.

A few things worth knowing:
• Heavy sooty mold can block light and slow photosynthesis on coated leaves
• Live aphids and cast skins show up on the tender new growth
• Honeydew often hits cars, sidewalks, and plants underneath before anyone notices the insects
• Ants hanging around the foliage can be another clue

Left alone, heavy pest pressure keeps a plant stressed. Stressed trees and shrubs decline faster, drop more wood, and give you fewer good options when something bigger goes wrong later.

If you’re managing plants around the house and keep seeing black film on the foliage, it’s worth a closer look. A discovery call is a simple way to sort out whether you’re looking at a treatable pest issue, decline, or something that needs a full tree risk assessment.

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Got called out after this tree failed for no reason and hit the client’s fence. Lake Wylie, SC. 🌳The tree just snapped i...
09/22/2026

Got called out after this tree failed for no reason and hit the client’s fence. Lake Wylie, SC. 🌳

The tree just snapped in half. From the yard side it looked like a normal tree. The white rot was on the side you could not see from the house.

White rot decays the lignin in the wood. Lignin helps the trunk hold its strength. When enough of it is gone, the tree is much more likely to fail, often with little warning from the side you can see from the house.

This is why a green canopy is not the same thing as a sound tree. Targets matter too. Here the fall zone included the fence. Next time it could be a roof, a car, or a walkway.

If a tree near your home has old wounds, soft spots, fungal fruiting bodies, or a lean you cannot explain, do not wait for it to ā€œjust snap.ā€ Make sure your trees get inspected, especially the sides you cannot see from the house.

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09/21/2026

Most people only ever see the trunk from the driveway. This is what it looks like when we open the base up. šŸ’Ø

That wand is an AirSpade. High-pressure air peels mulch and soil off the root collar so we can read the flare, check for roots wrapping the stem, and see what construction or fill did underneath.

A lot of trees that ā€œlook fineā€ are sitting on a buried flare or a mess of roots you can’t spot until the soil is gone. That’s when failure risk gets real around houses, drives, and sidewalks.

If something near your home has a thick mulch volcano, a lean that doesn’t make sense, or a trunk that disappears straight into the ground with no flare, don’t guess from the curb. A discovery call is a simple way to decide if it needs monitoring, root work, or a full tree risk assessment.

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What jumps out at you on a street like this? 🌳This is a new neighborhood in Upstate SC. All of these are sycamores. Alre...
09/17/2026

What jumps out at you on a street like this? 🌳

This is a new neighborhood in Upstate SC. All of these are sycamores. Already seeing symptoms of bacterial leaf scorch and sycamore anthracnose. When a whole street is one species, one disease does not stop at one lot. It keeps going.

Everything looks fine when the trees are young. A few years later, half the block will thin out at the same time. That is not just an appearance problem. Trees declining in a row next to houses, sidewalks, and parked cars is a risk conversation waiting to happen.

If this was your HOA or your street, what would you do?

Start pulling and replacing a few each year now, with a real mix of species?
Wait until people start complaining about dead trees?
Or only swap them as they fail?

I would start a multi-year remove-and-replace plan and put diversity back in. Treatment plan, or straight into replacement?

If you run an HOA or manage street trees and you are seeing disease, decline, or a monoculture like this, contact Arbor Logic. We can help you build a plan to get things back on track.

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Nothing says leave me alone like the thorns of a honey locust. 🌵Found this on a trip to Kansas a few years ago. It just ...
09/15/2026

Nothing says leave me alone like the thorns of a honey locust. 🌵

Found this on a trip to Kansas a few years ago. It just popped back up in my camera roll. Still one of the best ā€œleave me aloneā€ trees I’ve seen.

These are not little stickers. A branch like this can punch through a glove, a tire, or a bare foot if it drops near a walkway or play area.

Honey locust often gets chosen for toughness and shade. On many trees the thorns are part of the package, and that matters when the canopy sits over sidewalks, drives, or where kids and pets spend time.

Species, placement, and condition all factor into real risk on a property. If a tree near your home feels like more hazard than help, a discovery call is a good place to sort it out.
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