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We are nerds for trees. Let us take care of yours. Here’s how we can help.
Who Are The Tree Nerds?
Dennis Baum is Wilmington North Carolina’s tree nerd!
Fertilization
The Tree Nerds offer fertilization services for trees and ornamental shrubs. It’s no surprise that the soil in Wilmington and the surrounding cities is sandy and low in nutrients. Some trees and shrubs struggle in these conditions, and we can help. Common calls we get are: struggling live oak trees, yellowing palm fronds, and stunted…
Tree Climbing Classes
Come explore the treetops with us!
Press
Presentations and Talks Wednesday, Jan 14th 2026Dennis spoke about Palm Trees for the Holden Beach Beautification Club. Monday, Jan 20th 2025Dennis spoke about Crepe Myrtles for the Coastal Garden Club of Shallotte. Articles and Press April 2025: It is perfectly normal for magnolia trees to lose leaves in spring, but foliage can drop for more…
Fertilizing Live Oaks
Sometimes one live oak tree doesn’t look as good as the other live oaks on your property or around the neighborhood. Give me a call or fill out my contact form, and I’ll be happy to check out your trees to see if fertilization can help you.
Sick loquat? Yikes, it could be Fire Blight!
Disinfecting your pruning shears is an easy step you can take to preserve the health of your plants. I know you already have your shears in your hand, and you’re ready to get to work, but let the Hippocratic Oath guide you here: don’t make a bad situation worse. Sterilization does not have to be…
Tree Appraisal
Sometimes people need to know how much their trees are worth, in dollars. There are a few reasons for this.
Pesticides: crepe myrtle bark scale
Californians aren’t the only ones moving to North Carolina and ruining housing prices! (I’m teasing… I grew up in California, and now am honored to call North Carolina home.) No, the newest resident is Acanthococcus lagerstroemiae! That’s right, crepe myrtle bark scale. The first thing you’ll notice is sticky black stuff everywhere under your crepe…