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Pests and diseases by tree species

Acer (maples/sycamores)

Large black beetle with white markings and long antennae on a branch

Asian Longhorn Beetle

Large black beetle with long antennae on a branch

Citrus Longhorn Beetle

Ash

diamond lesion on a ash tree, lesion is a brown colour in contrast the the green stem

Chalara Dieback of Ash

Emerald ash borer on a leaf

Emerald Ash Borer

Beech 
Beech leaves on a tree showing yellowing between the veins

Beech Leaf Disease

Birch

Bronze birch borer hole in silver birch

Bronze Birch Borer

Large black beetle with long antennae on a branch

Citrus Longhorn Beetle

Large black beetle with white markings and long antennae on a branch

Asian Longhorn Beetle

Cedar

Sirococcus damage

Sirococcus tsugae

Elm

Damage caused to leaf by elm zigzag sawfly

Elm Zigzag Sawfly

Horse chestnut

Damage caused by horse chestnut leaf miner

Horse Chestnut Leaf Miner

Large black beetle with white markings and long antennae on a branch

Asian Longhorn Beetle

Large black beetle with long antennae on a branch

Citrus Longhorn Beetle

Juniper

Phytopthora Austrocedri across a landscape

Phytophthora austrocedri

Lawson cypress

Phytopthora lateralis damage to bark

Phytophthora lateralis

Oak

Black bleed on the trunk of an oak tree

Acute oak decline

Oak lace bug on a leaf

Oak Lace Bug

Cluster of Oak Processionary moth caterpillars

Oak Processionary Moth

Pine

Pine Processionary moth nest

Pine Processionary Moth

Two pine shoots showing orange dying needles

Dothistroma Needle Blight

Plane

Plane tree showing no foliage at the centre of the crown

Plane Wilt

Plane leaf showing yellow mottling

Plane Lace Bug

Large black beetle with long antennae on a branch

Citrus Longhorn Beetle

Large black beetle with white markings and long antennae on a branch

Asian Longhorn Beetle

Poplar

Adult beetle on tree trunk

Agrilus fleischeri

Prunus (peach/apricot/plum/cherry)

Large black beetle with long antennae and a red neck

Red-necked Longhorn Beetle

Large black beetle with white markings and long antennae on a branch

Asian Longhorn Beetle

Large black beetle with long antennae on a branch

Citrus Longhorn Beetle

Rowan (mountain ash)

Mountain ash ringspot damage to leaves

Mountain Ash Ringspot

Spruce

Great spruce bark beetle

Great Spruce Bark Beetle

Sweet chestnut

Oriental chestnut gall wasp on leaf

Oriental Chestnut Gall Wasp

Chestnut blight

Sweet Chestnut Blight

Willow

Adult beetle on tree trunk

Agrilus fleischeri

* Citrus and Asian Longhorn beetles can also be found on other hosts trees including: alder, apple, beech, elm, hazel, hornbeam, pear, poplar and willow.

There are many more tree pests and diseases targeting these tree species and others. Check out the Forestry Commission’s Guide if you are looking for more information.

If you need further help identifying trees try the Woodland Trust Tree ID app or their online tree identification pages.

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