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Mike Kwan

Editorial Director

Editorial Standards & Review

Editorial Director · oversees sourcing, fact-checking, and local review for all coverage

Mike Kwan is the Editorial Director of Rochester Tree & Shrub Care. He oversees the publication’s editorial standards, fact-checking, and sourcing policy, and reviews the site’s tree and shrub health coverage for local accuracy across the Rochester, New York region. He works with the publication’s horticulture, arboriculture, and plant-pathology editors to ensure every article reflects current guidance from authorities like Cornell Cooperative Extension, the NYS DEC, the USDA Forest Service, and the ISA before it is published.

Writes for Rochester Tree & Shrub Care, an independent editorial publication on tree and shrub health in the Rochester, New York area.

Coverage reviewed by Mike

Anthracnose on Rochester Shade Trees: Why Sycamore, Oak, and Ash Leaves Look Scorched in Spring
Pests & Diseases

Anthracnose on Rochester Shade Trees: Why Sycamore, Oak, and Ash Leaves Look Scorched in Spring

2026-06-25·7 min read
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Anti-Desiccant Sprays for Evergreens: Do They Stop Winter Burn in Upstate NY?
Homeowner Guides

Anti-Desiccant Sprays for Evergreens: Do They Stop Winter Burn in Upstate NY?

2026-06-25·6 min read
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Aphids, Honeydew, and Sooty Mold: Why Your Rochester Tree Drips Sticky Sap and Turns Black
Pests & Diseases

Aphids, Honeydew, and Sooty Mold: Why Your Rochester Tree Drips Sticky Sap and Turns Black

2026-06-25·7 min read
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Apple Scab on Rochester Crabapples: Why the Leaves Drop by July and How to Stop It
Pests & Diseases

Apple Scab on Rochester Crabapples: Why the Leaves Drop by July and How to Stop It

2026-06-25·7 min read
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Why Is My Arborvitae Turning Brown? A Rochester Diagnosis Guide
Tree Health

Why Is My Arborvitae Turning Brown? A Rochester Diagnosis Guide

2026-06-25·7 min read
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Is Your Ash Tree Worth Saving? Emerald Ash Borer Treat-vs-Remove Cost Decision in Rochester
Pests & Diseases

Is Your Ash Tree Worth Saving? Emerald Ash Borer Treat-vs-Remove Cost Decision in Rochester

2026-06-25·7 min read
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Bagworms on Arborvitae and Spruce: The Hanging Cocoons Killing Rochester Evergreens
Pests & Diseases

Bagworms on Arborvitae and Spruce: The Hanging Cocoons Killing Rochester Evergreens

2026-06-25·7 min read
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When Is the Best Time to Prune Trees in Upstate New York?
Homeowner Guides

When Is the Best Time to Prune Trees in Upstate New York?

2026-06-25·6 min read
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What Trees Grow Best in Rochester, NY (USDA Zone 5b-6a)?
Tree Health

What Trees Grow Best in Rochester, NY (USDA Zone 5b-6a)?

2026-06-25·7 min read
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Black Knot on Cherry and Plum Trees in Rochester: The Black Swollen Galls Explained
Pests & Diseases

Black Knot on Cherry and Plum Trees in Rochester: The Black Swollen Galls Explained

2026-06-25·7 min read
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Why Is My Blue Spruce Losing Needles? Rhizosphaera Needlecast in Rochester
Pests & Diseases

Why Is My Blue Spruce Losing Needles? Rhizosphaera Needlecast in Rochester

2026-06-25·7 min read
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Boxwood Leafminer in Rochester: Blistered, Yellow Boxwood Leaves Explained
Pests & Diseases

Boxwood Leafminer in Rochester: Blistered, Yellow Boxwood Leaves Explained

2026-06-25·7 min read
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