Disorders Associated with Small Branches and Twigs

Abiotic Problems

• Hail, Sunscald, Frost Damage and Winter Exposure
• Droopy Aspen

Pathogen-Associated Twig Injuries

• Fireblight
• Bacterial Blight
• Black Knot of Cherry
• Shoot Blight/Shepherd's Crook

Insects That Damage Branches and Twigs

Insects That Ovaposit In Twigs

Tip Moths, Twig and Terminal Feeding Insects

Scale Insects

Diseases of Branches and Twigs

Other Disorders Commonly Found on Branches and Twigs

• Sooty Mold