Shot Hole Borer in California: The Tiny Beetle Causing Big Tree Damage
Invasive shothole borers are no longer just a Southern California problem. In September 2025, officials confirmed the beetles in two trees in the Tannery area
Invasive shothole borers are no longer just a Southern California problem. In September 2025, officials confirmed the beetles in two trees in the Tannery area
In August 2020, the CZU Lightning Complex Fire burned 86,509 acres across Santa Cruz and San Mateo counties, destroyed 1,490 structures, and forced more than
Pine trees may not enjoy the popularity that oaks and some other local species do, but they’re still valuable components of Bay Area landscapes that
From wildfires to construction damage to increasingly lengthy droughts, trees in the Greater Bay Area face threats on all fronts. But while these kinds of
Maples are some of the most beloved trees in the world, but people often enjoy them for different reasons. Some love the syrup derived from
Willows are pretty divisive trees — most people either love them or hate them. It’s easy to understand why they have a bad reputation among
Cedars are some of the most celebrated trees in the world, and they appear in natural areas, residential landscapes, and parks across the globe —
Cypress trees are beloved for their graceful form, beautiful foliage, and hardy nature. Fortunately for Bay Area residents, there are a number of cypress species
A variety of beautiful pine trees are common in the Greater Bay Area, including both natives and interesting exotics hailing from across the globe. But
California may be best known for our redwoods, Douglas-firs, and other lofty trees, but we also have a number of small to medium-sized species that
A number of gigantic tree species are common to California. Coastal redwoods (Sequoia sempervirens), giant sequoias (Sequoiadendron giganteum), and dawn redwoods (Metasequoia glyptostroboides) all call
California certainly has its share of iconic tree species. From our native redwoods, walnuts, and sycamores to the non-native but culturally important palms and citrus
If there’s any group of trees that don’t need an introduction, it’s the redwoods. Given their immense size, incredible beauty, and iconic status, they’re familiar
Not all tree services are the same. Some people offer quick fixes or cheaper prices. But when you want to take care of your trees
What Is Tree Topping? Tree topping, sometimes called “heading” or “hat-racking,” means cutting off large branches or the whole top of a tree. This leaves
The tallest trees on Earth often host a beetle about the size of a grain of rice within their bark. Known as the redwood bark
A tree can be gone for years while the fungus that killed it is still alive underground. Armillaria is a great example. This potentially lethal
Invasive shothole borers are no longer just a Southern California problem. In September 2025, officials confirmed the beetles in two trees in the Tannery area
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