In this The Spruce article, David Horvath from Davey's Lake Bluff office shares some of his favorite disease-resistant tree species and why he loves them. 

Posted: April 21, 2026

Just like any living creature, trees are susceptible to diseases. However, there are many beautiful, disease-resistant varieties out there. When planted just right, they can live for decades even with very little maintenance.

If you want to invest in a new disease-resistant tree that could very well outlive you, here are half a dozen that arborists recommend.

A large tree in a residential yard.

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