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Is verticillium wilt a problem in Indiana?

Answered for Greenfield, Hancock County.

Common in Indiana maples, and frequently misdiagnosed as drought stress. In Greenfield, greenfield was not one of the 23 communities in the Indiana DNR street tree sample, so there is no published species breakdown — the honest picture is a two-tier canopy: mature shade trees dating to the historic district's roughly 1880-1947 build-out over those streets and Riley Park, versus small suburban stock in the newer additions. Statewide, Indiana street tree populations run about 18% silver maple and 34% maple overall; Callery pear is common in 1990s-2000s plantings and as of 2026 is still legal to sell in Indiana, with the amendment that would add it to the Terrestrial Plant Rule pending since 2021 — re-check IDNR before advising a customer. A soil-borne fungus with no cure.

Greenfield's canopy and what's at risk

Greenfield was not one of the 23 communities in the Indiana DNR street tree sample, so there is no published species breakdown — the honest picture is a two-tier canopy: mature shade trees dating to the historic district's roughly 1880-1947 build-out over those streets and Riley Park, versus small suburban stock in the newer additions. Statewide, Indiana street tree populations run about 18% silver maple and 34% maple overall; Callery pear is common in 1990s-2000s plantings and as of 2026 is still legal to sell in Indiana, with the amendment that would add it to the Terrestrial Plant Rule pending since 2021 — re-check IDNR before advising a customer.

What to look for

One branch or one side wilts while the rest looks healthy. Olive-green streaking in the sapwood under the bark.

Whether the tree can be saved

A soil-borne fungus with no cure. Some trees wall it off and live for years; others decline over two or three seasons. Watering and feeding buys more time than any product does.

Timing in Hancock County

No treatment window. The decision is care versus removal.

Crews near Greenfield

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Gaddie's Tree Service

1744 Sugar Creek Trail, Greenfield, IN 46140

4.957
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  • Tree Trimming
  • Stump Grinding
  • +1

We were so grateful for Gaddie’s Tree Service. They are fabulous!!!! We had to wait do bad rainy weather, but once Gaddie’s got here they took care…

BJ Cheesman · a year ago · Google
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Doctor Tree & Landscape Specialist Inc.

2067 Sunshine Dr, Greenfield, IN 46140

5.033
  • Tree Removal
  • Tree Trimming
  • Stump Grinding
  • +2

We had a few things updated/upgraded on our property and cannot say enough good things about Doctor Tree & Landscape Specialists. They are truly…

Brian Cross · a year ago · Google
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Arbor Tree Company

5067 W US Hwy 40, Greenfield, IN 46140

4.323
  • Tree Removal
  • Tree Trimming
  • Stump Grinding
  • +2

This company is very courteous and friendly. They are prompt and fast at what they do. I had three large silver lead maples trimmed, seven dead ash…

Zach Bailey · 7 years ago · Google
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Branch Management Tree Services

52 525W, Greenfield, IN 46140

4.728
  • Tree Removal
  • Tree Trimming
  • Stump Grinding
  • +1

Had a tree fall on my home, my mother knew one of the employees (Conner) he got in touch with Scott who came from near Indy all the way to Fort Wayne…

Jacquelin Clark · 4 years ago · Google
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Holmes Complete Tree Care

646 S 600 W Building #5, New Palestine, IN 46163

4.953
  • Tree Removal
  • Tree Trimming
  • Stump Grinding
  • +2

This is the second time we have hired Holmes for tree work at our home. A few years ago they removed a tree that was too close to our home and did an…

Jennifer Kost-Barker · 2 months ago · Google
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Miller’s Stump Grinding

4621 S Brooklawn Dr, New Palestine, IN 46163

5.0141
  • Tree Removal
  • Tree Trimming
  • Stump Grinding
  • +1

I was fortunate to have Shawn Miller replace a large three in one window in my residence. He was extremely thorough removing the exterior cement…

Ric Vega · 5 years ago · Google

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