In the southeastern u s soil characteristics are used to rate the hazard of hrd for a site.
Pitch pine roof rot.
Cause the fungus like organisms phytophthora cinnamomi and p.
Rotted boards are the result of moisture reaching the wood.
High hazard sites have sandy or sandy loam soils at least 12 inches deep with good internal drainage and low seasonal water tables.
Pine straw may also wedge underneath shingles and other roofing which allows a space for water to enter.
Whether blocking gutters or clumping in wet patches on your roof this moisture will rot shingles over time.
White stringy rot from h.
Citricola have been found by the osu plant clinic.
Annosus root rot is a concern in pine plantations where thinning has occurred.
Cactorum has been isolated from western white pine seed trees in northern idaho.
This disease affects loblolly slash and white pines the most.
It is mainly a problem in nurseries that use overhead irrigation during the.
Root rot is a problem when trees are planted in containers or planted in areas with poor drainage or where flooding occurs.
Irregulare decaying a pine root.
It s a problem that demands immediate attention and there are no quick fixes.
The freshly cut stumps following thinning encourage the spread of this disease.
Photo by michelle cram u s.
Rotten boards on your roof can lead to leaks and more rot.