In Hong Kong, Trees of Particular Interest (TPI) receive special protection measures and require special permission for any actions. For example, application for tree removal of a TPI is extremely complicated and may be rejected if there is insufficient supporting expert documentation. In addition to TPI’s, Old and Valuable Trees (OVT) and Stone Wall Trees […]
Have you ever wondered how trees survive when they lose their leaves? It turns out, the secret lies beneath the bark, in the form of stored carbon. A groundbreaking study has revealed that trees can withstand defoliation, the process of losing leaves, as long as they have a sufficient amount of this stored carbon. But […]
We know that trees, just as any living thing, have a limit to their stored energy reserves. With each action a tree takes – whether it be leaf and root production, lengthening of branches, flowering, etc – energy is used. Trees that experience sudden and unexpected stress do have some level of store energy to […]
The Phauda flammans moth is currently attacking Ficus trees in throughout the New Territories and […]
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The annual tree maintenance program is a service we offer clients who must manage trees on their property. The program is designed to simplify the process and include necessary annual inspections and pruning works into one package.
Mealybugs attach their piercing and sucking moutparts to the base and stem of new foliage. Preferring shade, they are often located under the leaves. These insects begin their activity at the beginning of spring and remain active throughout the year. It is possible to have as many as 5 generations of adult insect production in […]
This insect is a caterpillar of the red moth called Phauda flammans and is responsible for the complete defoliation (leaf loss) of Ficus trees in Hong Kong. Eggs are laid on leaves in the top of the trees and the larvae (caterpillars) feed on foliage. After larvae mature, they climb down the tree and cocoon […]
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