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Common Tree Diseases in Ohio and How GP Tree Can Help

by | May 14, 2025 | Tree Service Akron Ohio

Common Tree Diseases in Ohio and How GP Tree Can Help

Tree care is about more than just trimming and pruning. In Northeast Ohio, common tree diseases can threaten the health and appearance of even the most established trees in your yard. Left untreated, these conditions can weaken or kill trees, leading to costly removals or safety hazards. At GP Tree Service, we understand how to spot, treat, and help prevent a range of tree diseases to keep your landscaping strong and vibrant year-round.

The Most Common Tree Diseases in Ohio

Ohio’s mix of weather conditions and native species makes it a hotspot for several damaging tree diseases. Here are some of the most prevalent:

1. Anthracnose

A fungal disease that targets hardwood trees like oaks, maples, and dogwoods. It causes brown, curling leaves and early leaf drop. While not always fatal, repeated infections can severely weaken a tree.

2. Apple Scab

Crabapple, pear, and mountain ash trees are vulnerable to this fungus. Infected leaves develop dark, scabby spots and fall prematurely. Apple scab tends to spread rapidly if not controlled.

3. Powdery Mildew

This fungus appears as a white or gray film on leaves in the fall. While typically not lethal, it weakens the tree and makes it more susceptible to other issues during winter.

4. Fire Blight

Often seen in fruit trees, fire blight gives leaves and branches a scorched appearance. It’s highly contagious and often fatal without quick intervention.

5. Oak Wilt

A serious and often deadly fungal disease affecting red and white oaks. Symptoms include browning leaves and rapid tree decline. The fungus spreads through root systems and insects.

Why Early Detection Matters

The key to saving a tree from disease is early detection. Symptoms like wilting leaves, abnormal coloring, oozing bark, or premature leaf loss should be taken seriously. Many fungal and bacterial pathogens lie dormant through winter and activate in spring, making seasonal inspections essential.

How GP Tree Can Help

At GP Tree Service, we offer professional disease identification, treatment, and prevention services. Our certified arborists and experienced technicians provide:

  • On-site tree inspections to assess health and spot early signs of disease
  • Fungicide and insecticide treatments tailored to the specific issue and species
  • Safe, precise pruning to remove infected limbs without spreading disease
  • Preventative care, including fertilization and mulching, to strengthen tree immunity

We also ensure our tools are cleaned and sanitized between jobs to prevent the spread of diseases from one property to another.

Call the Experts at GP Tree

Whether you're dealing with browning leaves, bare branches, or suspect a tree is infected, don’t wait. Contact GP Tree Service at (330) 784-3900, (330) 699-9964, or (800) 399-2113 for fast, professional service.

We proudly serve the greater Akron area from our base at 877 S. Cleveland Ave, Mogadore, OH 44260, and we’re committed to protecting the health of your trees all year long.

Trust GP Tree Service—your Northeast Ohio experts in tree disease diagnosis, treatment, and prevention.