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oak wilt #877105

Asked July 13, 2024, 3:58 PM EDT

Is this oak wilt?

Benton County Minnesota

Expert Response

Hi,

Oak issues can be hard to diagnose because they often look alike. This looks like a combination of anthracnose and oak leaf miner, but for a sure diagnosis to exclude oak wilt I suggest you consult with a certified arborist.

Oak wilt, anthracnose and leaf miner are all discussed here:

https://apps.extension.umn.edu/garden/diagnose/plant/deciduous/oak/

The sites below are about oak leafminer. If you look closely at your photos some leaves have small holes in them, though not as dramatic as those on these sites. The first site has a photo that resembles the damage to your tree:

https://insectid.wisc.edu/2014/05/08/oak-leafminer/

https://bygl.osu.edu/node/1576

If you want an arborist to visit and look at the tree, you can find one here:

https://www.treesaregood.org/findanarborist

Good luck.

MJ Replied July 14, 2024, 3:21 PM EDT
Thank you so much for your reply. 
I will do some research on the sites you provided. 

On Jul 14, 2024, at 2:21 PM, Ask Extension <<personal data hidden>> wrote:


The Question Asker Replied July 17, 2024, 1:54 PM EDT

You're welcome.

MJ Replied July 19, 2024, 5:42 PM EDT

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