A: Yes, the critter is commonly known as the mesquite twig girdler (Oncideres rhodostica ... The nice way to think of this damage is as nature’s way of pruning your tree.

DENVER — Heavy and wet snow is forecast for the Denver area, prompting a warning to residents about potential damage to trees that are ... to every branch and twig, and the cumulative effect ...

On the other hand, young trees — those below 12-15 feet in height — may be at risk for long-term damage. If a young tree still looks damaged by next summer, Stelzer recommends contacting a ...