Quick Facts
Type
DiseaseSeverity
CriticalSeasonality
Year-round; beetle activity peaks spring through fall
Key Symptoms
- Rapid wilting of entire canopy
- Reddish-brown discoloration of sapwood
- Dark staining in vascular tissue
- Canopy death within weeks of symptom onset
Treatment guidance under arborist review
Talk to an ISA-Certified Arborist about your laurel wilt
Treatment for laurel wilt depends on the tree species, severity, and site conditions on your property. Our arborist is currently reviewing the treatment guidance on this page to make sure it reflects the most up-to-date Atlanta-specific recommendations. In the meantime, call us for guidance tailored to your tree.
Symptoms, affected tree species, and seasonality above are accurate. The detailed treatment article will return once our arborist has finished reviewing it.