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Swamp oak problem #875996
Asked July 05, 2024, 12:09 PM EDT
Ramsey County Minnesota
Expert Response
Hi Rick,
I'm not sure what the issue is, there are several things that could be affecting your tree. It would help to have some pictures both of close ups of the leaves and of the tree in it's entirety.
https://www.extension.iastate.edu/news/2006/jul/070301.htm
https://extension.umn.edu/plant-diseases/oak-wilt-minnesota
https://trees.umn.edu/swamp-white-oak-querces-bicolor
My guess is you have anthracnose which is quite prevalent this year do to the wet weather. I don't know what the arborist wants to inject in the tree ?
https://extension.psu.edu/anthracnose-on-shade-trees
I hope this is helpful,
Sally Granath
St. Louis County MG