Woody plant stress has many potential causes that can ultimately lead to decline and death of landscape trees and shrubs. This publication discusses the symptoms and comm...
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Nearly 200-year-old Tri-State tree could be threatened by nearby highway project. Arbor Doctor called in
JAN 3, 2026
Residents of a small town in Clinton County are uniting to protect a historic tree after hearing it may be threatened by a nearby highway project. (WKRC). Certified master arborist Ron Rothaas of the ...
The Tree Disease and Decline Spiral
DEC 21, 2025
Donβt forget the Oaks!
DEC 11, 2025
On a frosty morning in late November, the final cut has been done on the lawn, flowering baskets have been replaced by Christmas decorations, and all that’s left is to pick up leaves. Not s...
Stress and Decline in Woody Plants (ID-50)
DEC 11, 2025
Fixing deep planting and buried root flares
SEP 13, 2025
In the forest, tree root flares are near the surface.
Roots radiate out from the trunk like spokes on a wagon wheel. Roots grow in soils with active biology, including benefici...
August Arbor Doctor Client Update
AUG 18, 2025
Happy August!
It's dry out there, at least in some areas.
Rainfall has been highly variable this summer. Most areas saw very wet conditions in July, but the spigot has shut off for some in August. W...
On the morning of July 26, 2025, Arbor Doctor Principal Owner Ron Rothhaas joined radio host Ron Wilson on 55WKRC and iHeart Radio to talk trees.
It matters who assesses your trees
JUL 6, 2025
A lot of arborists are afraid of risk assessment and would rather just cut down your tree than accept any responsibility for assessment. This video gives great information as to how this works.
Anvil vs. Bypass: The Saga Continues
MAY 15, 2025
What we’ve been up to:
On a sunny day in April (the day before my birthday in fact) I spent a joyful hour in a field of young oak trees. Was I perusing the branches for birds or sitting idly with a b...
