Black Locust - Severe browning and leaf drop has been observed in almost all locations again this year. It is assumed that leaf miner is at least partially responsible. Dieback and mortality continue to worsen. Butternut - Dying fast. Black Cherry - Yellowing and dropping of significant numbers individual leaves is increasingly severe this year.
Crowns continue to thin.
Branchlets do not recover. No wooley adelgid or hemlock loopers observed. Norway Spruce - For the past 15 years needles have been steadily thinning with dieback and mortality increasing. In some cases this has resulted in tree mortality. Healthy red oaks should hold onto rust colored leaves through a good portion of the winter.