Tree Health · Elm
Dutch Elm Disease in Colorado Springs
Wilting elm leaves in summer are a warning sign.
Dutch elm disease is a fungus spread by bark beetles and through connected roots. It can kill an elm in a single season.
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Signs of Dutch elm disease
Look for leaves on one or more branches that suddenly wilt, curl and turn yellow or brown in early summer.
- Wilting, yellowing leaves on individual branches ('flagging')
- Brown streaks under the bark of affected branches
- Dieback spreading through the crown
What to do
Infected elms should be removed promptly and the wood disposed of properly. Don't store elm firewood with the bark on, because it can harbor the beetles that spread the disease.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Can Dutch elm disease be cured?
- Not once it has spread through the tree. Early pruning of an infected branch sometimes helps, but most infected trees need removal.
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