Oak wilt is a dangerous and deadly fungus that blocks the flow of water inside of trees, causing leaf browning, premature leaf drop, and tree decline. Anthracnose is a scary-sounding yet fairly harmless leaf disease that causes blotchy brown spots on leaves and makes leaves crinkle or curl up. Why …
Hi – In terms, of winter care for your newly dug small oak trees, I suggest keeping the containers well watered on your deck through several heavy frosts. The oak trees should be completely dormant at this point. Then move the pots to an unheated garage or shed. What to …
Gall Wasps They lay eggs on oak leaves to provide food for the larvae when they hatch. As larvae eat the plant tissue, they secrete a substance that encourages abnormal growth of the plant cells. The cells swell and increase, creating a gall, a little protected habitat for one larva. …
If you have an oak tree in your home landscape, you might have spotted small, unsightly brown balls hanging like fruit or growing into a branch. These little balls, called oak galls, are a common occurrence caused when the tree reacts to non-stinging wasps laying their eggs on its leaves, …
Do white oak trees produce acorns every year? Most oak species produce a good crop of acorns once every two or three years. However, the white oak ( Quercus alba ) tends to produce a good acorn crop once every four to six years. Weather and other factors can affect …
