Articles by
NYC Urban Forestry & Tree Care Specialist
Frank specializes in the technical standards of urban forestry and tree preservation across the five boroughs. He focuses on the health requirements for oak and London plane trees, NYC Parks Department permit protocols, and best practices for managing storm-damaged vegetation in high-density urban environments.
December 12, 2025
Are your apple tree leaves turning yellow, spotty, or just plain sad-looking? They might be experiencing something called apple scab. It’s super common, especially in areas with rainy springs (like in NYC,...
November 28, 2025
You shouldn't ignore cracked bark since it's more serious than just being an eyesore. It exposes a tree's living tissue to environmental stress, disease, and pests. Your tree's long-term health will be...
November 14, 2025
Winters in Nassau County, Suffolk County, and NYC can swing between sunny afternoons and freezing nights, which puts a lot of stress on young or thin-barked trees. Luckily, tree wrap can help...
November 7, 2025
Ice damaged trees fail for reasons that are physical, biological, and environmental. When freezing rain coats branches in a thick layer of ice, the added weight can exceed the structural limits of...
October 30, 2025
Fire blight is a bacterial disease that can't be cured once it sets in, but it can be controlled. Think of it like a bad cold for certain trees. Once the symptoms...
October 17, 2025
Yes! And quite easily, depending on the infection. Diseases, fungi, and pests can move from one tree to another if left unchecked. In areas like Nassau and Suffolk County, and NYC, where...
October 3, 2025
Spider mites are tiny pests that can silently damage your trees, leaving leaves speckled, curled, or covered in fine webs. Many homeowners don’t notice them until the damage is extensive. Knowing the...
September 18, 2025
Ever noticed sudden clusters of skinny branches shooting from the trunk or larger limbs of a tree? That’s probably what we know as epicormic shoots. Though these sprouts come out of nowhere...
September 5, 2025
If your tree suddenly starts dropping leaves, turning yellow, or looking weak on one side, your tree may have caught verticillium wilt, a soil-borne disease that attacks a tree’s ability to move...
August 22, 2025
You probably put on sunscreen when you spend too much time in the sun. But have you ever thought about whether your trees need protection too? That’s right, trees can get sunburned...
