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.
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...
August 8, 2025
Have you been noticing thinning leaves or strange holes in the bark of your tree? You might be dealing with an emerald ash borer infestation. This tiny insect has caused massive damage...
July 29, 2025
If you’re here, you’re probably tired of tripping over roots in your yard, or maybe they’re cracking your sidewalk. It’s very frustrating. And it’s not always clear what you’re supposed to...
