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I have an Large Bur Oak Tree that the leaves seem wilted. We have had a lot of rain this season, but it is about a 40 in tree in diameter
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Bur Oak Tree #874959
Asked June 27, 2024, 12:40 PM EDT
I have an Large Bur Oak Tree that the leaves seem wilted. We have had a lot of rain this season, but it is about a 40 in tree in diameter
Mille Lacs County Minnesota
Expert Response
This may be bur oak blight, a newly-recognized fungal disease in Minnesota that is usually seen in late summer to fall. It also could be oak wilt. Compare the photos and descriptions in the attached links to what you are seeing to make a more accurate determination. A certified arborist can help you identify the issue, or you could send a sample to the plant disease clinic at the U of Mn. See https://pdc.umn.edu/
https://apps.extension.umn.edu/garden/diagnose/plant/deciduous/oak/leavesbrownedges.html
https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/treecare/forest_health/bur-oak-blight/index.html
https://apps.extension.umn.edu/garden/diagnose/plant/deciduous/oak/leavesbrownedges.html
https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/treecare/forest_health/bur-oak-blight/index.html