Aptly named for the timing of their larva’s emergence, fall webworms are common pests of shade trees and shrubs. Larvae spin webs over the leaves which they feed on, leaving only its skeleton remaining. Their overall damage is mostly to aesthetics, as they occasionally cause complete defoliation ...and rarely kill trees. Natural enemies such as birds and predatory insects attack at various webworm life stages, providing a means of control. Webs can also be pruned and destroyed.
These two pictures were taken on the same tree, about a week apart. You can see how they have devoured the leaf tissue inside their webs.
📸 #1 by Heather Zidack, UConn Home & Garden Education Center
📸 #2 by Emily Leahy, UConn Plant Diagnostic Lab
These strange-looking fruits belong to the Kousa dogwood, a popular flowering tree in Connecticut. They produce pointed creamy white blooms in spring and these berry-like pink/orange fruit in the late summer/early fall, before their leaves drop.
Also known as Japanese Dogwood, this ...variety is more tolerant of cold weather and drought than the native flowering dogwood. Kousa dogwoods are low maintenance and retain ornamental value through every season. Be on the lookout this fall for its beautiful foliage as leaves turn shades of deep red.
📸 by Emily Leahy, UConn Plant Diagnostic Lab
#kousadogwood #cornuskousa #specimenplants #trees #ornamentaltree #unique #uconnladybug
Dodder is native here in CT, but on the federal list of noxious weeds due to its aggressive tendencies.
Have you ever had this parasitic plant in your garden, before?
By Pamm Cooper, UConn Home & Garden Education CenterPhoto by Pamm Cooper, UConn Home & Garden Education Center Dodder is an obligate parasite of cer...
homegarden.cahnr.uconn.eduAptly named for the timing of their larva’s emergence, fall webworms are common pests of shade trees and shrubs. Larvae spin webs over the leaves which they feed on, leaving only its skeleton remaining. Their overall damage is mostly to aesthetics, as they occasionally cause complete defoliation ...and rarely kill trees. Natural enemies such as birds and predatory insects attack at various webworm life stages, providing a means of control. Webs can also be pruned and destroyed.
These two pictures were taken on the same tree, about a week apart. You can see how they have devoured the leaf tissue inside their webs.
📸 #1 by Heather Zidack, UConn Home & Garden Education Center
📸 #2 by Emily Leahy, UConn Plant Diagnostic Lab
#FallWebworm #Gardenpest #insects #treesandshrubs #uconnladybug
Our September Newsletter is out! Check the link in our bio for tips on dividing perennials, fall foliage, spotted lanternfly, and more!
📸 by Heather Zidack, UConn Home & Garden Education Center
#enewsletter #gardeningtips #gardenadvice #gardeners #fallgardening #uconnladybug
Seeing early glimpses of fall in your backyard? 🍂
Environmental and weather stress like extreme heat and drought can contribute to earlier changes in leaf color. The 2025 National Fall Foliage Prediction Map can help you understand when to expect the most vibrant colors to appear this ...year. See the map and learn more about what affects the leaves color in our September Newsletter. Link in Bio!
📸 by Emily Leahy, UConn Plant Diagnostic Lab
As summer comes to a close, a facet of summer in New England – hydrangeas – will begin to shut down for the season. Proper care and maintenance of hydrangeas in the fall will help ensure beautiful blooms return next spring. This includes deadheading, fertilization, mulching, and protective ...measures against weather and animals like deer. Species of Hydrangea may play into the different care needs so check the tags or check with us if you have any questions!
Learn more on our website! https://homegarden.cahnr.uconn.edu/factsheets/hydrangea/
📸 by Emily Leahy, UConn Plant Diagnostic Lab
Have weeds taken over your gardens this summer? 🌿
Check out the link in our bio for tips on how to get your gardens back on track! 🔗
#weeds #gardenweeds #gardeninglife #gardening #gardeningchores #overgrown #uconnladybug