Worried your tree might be sick? You’re not alone. A lot of homeowners in Louisville deal with tree problems, and most don’t realize there’s an issue until it’s advanced. Getting tree disease treatment in Louisville doesn’t have to be a mystery—but catching symptoms early really matters.

Let’s walk through how to recognize common diseases, when to act, and how New Leaf KY can help you treat and protect your trees.

Common Tree Diseases in Louisville (and What to Look For)

Anthracnose
This fungal disease hits sycamores, dogwoods, and maples. You’ll spot brown or black blotches on leaves and early leaf drop. It’s one of those “slow killers” if left alone too long.

Powdery Mildew
White, powdery fuzz on your leaves? That’s mildew. It usually shows up in hot, humid summers—classic Louisville weather. Doesn’t always kill the tree, but it weakens it over time.

Canker Diseases
These start as sunken or cracked spots on trunks or branches. Often triggered when trees are stressed (from drought or damage). Left untreated, they spread inward and shut down the tree’s nutrient flow.

Signs Your Tree Might Be Sick

Even if you don’t know the name of the disease, your tree will tell you something’s wrong:

• Leaves turning color too early

• Random branch dieback

• Bark peeling, oozing, or cracking

• Fungal growth or odd spots

• Tree just looks “off” compared to the others nearby

Trust your instincts. If it looks wrong, it probably is.

Our Tree Disease Treatment Process

At New Leaf KY, we don’t just guess and spray. Every tree disease treatment in Louisville starts with an inspection. Our certified arborists identify what’s going on, then walk you through the diagnosis.

Treatment might include:

• Strategic pruning to remove infected areas

• Soil treatments or nutrient boosts

• Organic or low-impact disease control

• Long-term care plans to rebuild health

We also follow Integrated Pest Management (IPM)—so everything we do is thoughtful, balanced, and safe for your landscape.

Prevention = Less Headache Later

The best cure? Catching it early. Routine inspections help you avoid bigger issues down the road. We recommend at least one health check a year, especially for older trees or those with past problems.

Think of it like tree health insurance—small investment, big payoff.

Why Work With New Leaf KY

We’re local. We know what trees in Louisville deal with. And we don’t believe in cookie-cutter treatments. Whether you’ve got one struggling tree or a full yard to manage, we’ll give you honest advice and proven care.

We care about trees—and we care about you not having to deal with dying ones.

Final Word

Louisville’s trees deal with a lot—heat, storms, bugs, disease. But with the right care, they can thrive for decades. If you think something’s wrong with yours, don’t wait. Call in the pros, and let’s get it sorted before it spreads.

Tree Joke of the Day

Q: Why did the sick tree start telling jokes?
A: It figured laughter was the best tree-tment.

Where  we work:

• 40208-Old Louisville
• 40204-Buchertown
• 40205-The Highlands
• 40213-Audubon Park
• 40217-Germantown
• 40206-Clifton/Crescent Hill
• 40207-St Mathews/ Indian Hills
• 40218-Buechel
• 40219-Okolona
• 40228-Highview
• 40229-Fern Creek
• 40220-Hikes Point
• 40291-Jeffersontown
• 40222-Hurstbourne/Glenview
• 40223-Anchorage/Lyndon
• 40243-Douglas Hill
• 40245-Middletown
• 40241-Barbourmeade
• 40242-Rolling Hills
• 40059-Prospect