Tree Maintenance

Elm Tree Care Services

Fielding Tree Care’s arborists are well-versed in providing Elm tree care services in the south Denver, CO area.

Elm Tree

Maintenance Tips

  • Select pest-resistant varieties when planting, such as Emerald Sunshine Elm, Accolade Elm, Valley Forge Elm, etc. These modern-day American elm hybrids are looking to provide resistance to both Elm leaf miner (beetle) and European Elm scale.
  • Water during dry periods.
  • Fertilize as needed.
  • Mulch around the base of the tree.
  • Avoid wounding the tree bark as this provides an entry point for fungus.

Most Common

Diseases and Pests for Elm Trees

European Elm ScaleElm Leaf BeetleElm Leafminer

There are two ferociously destructive pests that will happily move into your elms, if given the chance. Regular Elm tree care services are vital to warding off these pests.  Elm trees are known to battle European Elm Scale, which, as the name suggests, presents a scale-like distortion of an elm tree’s bark. The Elm Leaf Beetle is the most notorious pest that loves feeding on elm trees. This little yellow-and-black bug eats elm tree leaves and implants its larvae inside the leaves.

Resources

Helpful Articles for Elm Tree Maintenance in Colorado

Guide to Trees That Thrive on Colorado Properties

Guide to Trees That Thrive on Colorado Properties

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How Can I Tell if My Trees Are Stressed?

How Can I Tell if My Trees Are Stressed?

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What’s the Best Way to Keep My Elm Tree Healthy In Colorado?

What’s the Best Way to Keep My Elm Tree Healthy In Colorado?

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Denver Metro

Our Service Area Includes

South Denver, Littleton, Centennial, Highlands Ranch, Englewood, Lone Tree, Castle Rock, Parker, Greenwood Village, and all previous customers.

Other Common Types of Trees We Treat

With decades of experience caring for Colorado trees and shrubs, our team at Fielding Tree Care has put together a comprehensive list of the trees and shrubs we treat.