Many of the tree species commonly planted in Virginia landscapes suffer from disease problems. Although some diseases can be cured, most must be controlled on a preventative basis. The best option for new plantings is to choose species that have a low risk of developing disease.
The following trees are suggested at problem-free for Virginia Landscapes. These species are recommended both for their desirable horticultural characteristics, as well as their reduced susceptibility to diseases and insect pests. Although some of the trees listed may suffer sporadic damage from Japanese beetles or defoliating caterpillars, the trees generally recover from damage by these pests. No tree species is completely immune from disease or insect feeding, and the trees listed in this fact sheet are no exception. Minor problems are noted for individual species. Many of the species listed are available in a variety of cultivars. Check for cultivars that vary in flower or leaf color, growth habit, or cold hardiness.
- Paperbark Maple
- Fringe Tree
- American Yellowwood
- Kousa Dogwood
- American Beech
- European Beech
- Ginkgo
- Golden Rain Tree
- Sweet Gum
- Tulip Poplar
- Star Magnolia
- Saucer Magnolia
- Sweetbay Magnolia
- Dawn Redwood
- Black Gum
- Sourwood
- Persian Parrotia
- Lacebark Pine
- London Planetree
- Willow Oak
- White Oak
- Scarlet Oak
- Southern Red Oak
- Japanese Pogoda
- Japanese Snowbell
- Bald Cypress
- American Linden
- Lacebark Elm
- American Elm
- Japanese Zelcova
These trees are still susceptible to disease and insects however they tend to recover well. For a full description of each of these trees along with pictures of each can be found at http://pubs.ext.vt.edu/450/450-237/450-237.html along with a list of problem trees and additional information.
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