How to Spot Tree Diseases Common in North Michigan

Tree diseases can move quickly and devastate your landscape if not caught early. As North Michigan’s trusted tree care experts, JP’s Tree Service helps you identify the most common local threats—and what to do about them.

Common North Michigan Tree Diseases

• Oak Wilt: Brown or yellow leaves, rapid leaf drop, and wilting in oaks.
• Dutch Elm Disease: Sudden wilting and yellowing, starting at upper branches.
• Apple Scab: Olive-green to black spots on apple and crabapple leaves.
• Anthracnose: Irregular brown patches and early leaf drop on maples, sycamores, and ashes.

Symptoms to Watch For

• Leaves with spots, blotches, or curling
• Branches dying back from the tips
• Mushrooms or fungal growth at the base
• Oozing or cracked bark
• Sudden loss of leaves out of season

Prevention and Treatment

• Prune infected branches (clean your tools!)
• Dispose of diseased material properly
• Water at the base, not on leaves
• Call a certified arborist if symptoms persist

Don’t let tree diseases take over your yard.
JP’s Tree Service provides expert diagnosis and treatment for all tree diseases in North Michigan.
Schedule a tree health check today!