Oak die-off - Wildlife Gardeners

Helianthus · 09-10-2019, 11:58 AM

The biggest tree on my property, a majestic white oak, has recently started having several large branches suddenly dry up and die. About 40% of the tree is affected now. It is very heart breaking seeing this.
As I drive around here in Virginia, I'm noticing a lot of large oaks suddenly dry up and die like this. I emailed a master naturalists group I'm apart of, and nobody seems to have a clear idea what is going on besides our fluky weather.
Do any of you have any ideas about what could be afflicting oak trees all of a sudden like this? Also, what steps should I take if there is any hope of saving my tree.

Rebek56 · 09-11-2019, 08:19 AM

The Sudden Oak Death pathogen has been found in Ohio--not sure if it is in Virginia or not, but your state DNR might know. https://www.indystar.com/story/news/...as/1262141001/

dapjwy · 09-14-2019, 08:51 PM

This is heartbreaking.

09-10-2019, 11:58 AM	#1
Helianthus Lungwort Join Date: May 2012 Location: Alexandria, VA	Oak die-off The biggest tree on my property, a majestic white oak, has recently started having several large branches suddenly dry up and die. About 40% of the tree is affected now. It is very heart breaking seeing this. As I drive around here in Virginia, I'm noticing a lot of large oaks suddenly dry up and die like this. I emailed a master naturalists group I'm apart of, and nobody seems to have a clear idea what is going on besides our fluky weather. Do any of you have any ideas about what could be afflicting oak trees all of a sudden like this? Also, what steps should I take if there is any hope of saving my tree.

09-11-2019, 08:19 AM	#2
Rebek56 Offical Silphium Abuser Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Southeast Ohio	The Sudden Oak Death pathogen has been found in Ohio--not sure if it is in Virginia or not, but your state DNR might know. https://www.indystar.com/story/news/...as/1262141001/ __________________ "If you have a garden and a library, you have everything you need." --Cicero ~http://rebeccas-window.blogspot.com/~

09-14-2019, 08:51 PM	#3
dapjwy WG Hospitality & UAOKA recipient Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Pennsylvania	This is heartbreaking. __________________ "If suburbia were landscaped with meadows, prairies, thickets or forests, or combinations of these, then the water would sparkle, fish would be good to eat again, birds would sing and human spirits would soar." ~ Lorrie Otto ~ A Native Backyard Blog ~

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode