A Guide to Identifying Different Types of Oak Trees
There are about 90 species of oaks in North America and all oaks have acorns. We’ll explore key characteristics and tips to help you identify different types of oak trees.
Leaves – Discolored
Diagnosis – Black Walnut Problems on LeavesDiscoloredAnthracnoseLeaf SpotWalnut LacebugAnthracnose Anthracnose or Gnomonia leptosyla Anthracnose is a common fungal disease of shade trees that results in leaf spots, cupping or curling of leaves, and early leaf drop. In Minnesota, anthracnose is most common in cool, wet spring weather. It is not a significant threat to…
How Many Varieties of Oak Trees Are There?
There are about 600 different types of oak trees around the world. This includes hybrid oaks. In the United States, there are about 90 native oak varieties.
Basswood/Linden – Leaves – Discolored Edges
Diagnosis – Bashwood or Linden Problems on LeavesDiscolored EdgesDeicing Salt InjuryDrought stressVerticillium wiltDeicing Salt Injury Deicing salt injury Soil salt damage causes leaf edges or margins to appear burnt or scorched progressing toward the mid-vein Run-off salt kills roots which results in die-back of most branches Affected trees leaf out later than other non-infected trees…
What is Bur Oak Blight?
Healthy Oak Leaves While trees are an overall low-maintenance addition to your landscape, tree disease is an unfortunate and common occurrence. Bur Oak Blight (BOB), discovered by Dr. Tom Harrington of Iowa State University, has recently been reported in Ramsey and Hennepin counties. Cases of BOB have been found in Wayzata, Minnesota, among other cities.…
Oakdale
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