There is no cure for bacterial leaf scorch on oak, and trees die within five to eight years. Symptoms are similar to drought stress and can only be diagnosed by laboratory analysis.

Q: The leaves on my newly planted oak tree have numerous holes, and the edges of the leaf are missing. I do not see any insects, but I am worried about the tree. Most of the tree is like this. A ...

Common Oak Tree Diseases Oak trees are susceptible to various diseases that can compromise their health. If you notice changes in the green foliage on an otherwise healthy tree, consider the ...

They're called galls, and they're created by insects like wasps to house and feed their offspring. On an oak tree, some wasps produce very large galls, including gouty and horned ones.

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Scientists in Florida have confirmed what some citrus growers suspected for years -- that oak trees could inhibit citrus greening disease, which has devastated the industry.

This oak tree appears to have hypoxylon canker, which has no cure. (Special to the Democrat-Gazette) ...

If anybody believes that their oak trees might have oak wilt, they should catch it early on because it could cost them some money and even their favorite oak trees.

Knowing the signs of common tree diseases can help you determine whether your help is needed or the tree can manage the disease on its own.