Circle City Trees
10795 E 300 S, Zionsville, IN 46077
4.8136
“Just got our new tree put in, the process from start to finish was great! When we first visited to pick out our tree, the gentleman (I think Matt? He…”
caleb warren · a year ago · Google
Is scale insects a problem in Indiana?
Answered for Whitestown, Boone County.
Magnolia scale is the one people call about here. In Whitestown, young, planted, and legally curated rather than inherited. Whitestown's UDO Approved Plant List leans heavily on oaks and maples — white, swamp white, bur, shingle, chinkapin, Shumard, northern red and pin oak alongside red, sugar, black and Freeman maple — with sycamore and London planetree for large-scale sites, so most removals here are storm damage, construction conflict and HOA-driven work rather than failing 70-year-old giants. Ash is explicitly off the planting list for emerald ash borer and Callery pear is on the town's own Prohibited Plant List. Rarely kills an established tree but weakens it and makes a mess.
Whitestown's canopy and what's at risk
Young, planted, and legally curated rather than inherited. Whitestown's UDO Approved Plant List leans heavily on oaks and maples — white, swamp white, bur, shingle, chinkapin, Shumard, northern red and pin oak alongside red, sugar, black and Freeman maple — with sycamore and London planetree for large-scale sites, so most removals here are storm damage, construction conflict and HOA-driven work rather than failing 70-year-old giants. Ash is explicitly off the planting list for emerald ash borer and Callery pear is on the town's own Prohibited Plant List.
What to look for
Bumps on twigs that scrape off, sticky honeydew, black sooty mould on leaves and anything parked underneath.
Whether the tree can be saved
Rarely kills an established tree but weakens it and makes a mess. Heavy infestations need two seasons to clear.
Timing in Boone County
Dormant oil in late winter, or a systemic timed to the crawler stage — timing is everything with scale and a spray at the wrong week does nothing.
Crews near Whitestown
Sorted by distanceTownsend Arborcare
5155 Old 106th St, Zionsville, IN 46077
4.240
“Damien was the arborist who looked at my 2 pin oaks for trimming. He was knowledgeable and assured me that their company does not use spikes on live…”
Martin Radtke · a year ago · Google
Bartlett Tree Experts
5360 W 84th St, Indianapolis, IN 46268
4.254
“They were really easy to work with. Listened to my priorities and long term goals of ensuring that 5 huge beautiful Evergreen trees stay that way…”
Rich Koopmann · 4 months ago · Google
Trees R Us Inc.
8446 N State Rd 267, Brownsburg, IN 46112
4.747
“Trees R Us did a fantastic job for us this week. We had 8 trees removed from our property, some of which were very large Ash trees in a fenced in…”
Patty Buckhorn · 5 years ago · Google
Evergreen Landscaping of Indiana - Lawn Care/ Tree Removal / Snow Removal
5340 W 79th St, Indianapolis, IN 46268
5.069
“Evergreen Landscaping of Indiana has been hands down the best lawn care and landscaping company I’ve used. From weekly lawn mowing to full…”
Info Eagle arborist · 6 months ago · Google
MTZ Stump Grinding LLc
7059 Eagle Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46278
5.022
“I was looking for some sidewalk repair and Mr. Martinez was recommended. Absolutely top-quality work at a very reasonable cost. Ruben is a consummate…”
Clint Collins · 2 years ago · Google
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