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Cascara Trees #877964

Asked July 19, 2024, 5:02 PM EDT

We own 27 acres of woodlands near Toledo, OR. Our mature cascara trees are dying. Lost 2 last year and another this year. Wondering if it is a disease or climate. Thank you, Deborah Myres

Lincoln County Oregon

Expert Response

Hi Deborah:

Thanks for reaching out to Ask Extension. I am happy to help!

I am sorry to see that your cascara are dying. This is definitely site-related, most likely a confounding impact of drought and hot weather over time. Cascara do best in USDA Hardiness Zone 3B and Toledo is in 9B (see this map for plant hardiness zones). They prefer less extreme weather conditions. You can learn more about cascara here.

I would be happy to talk more and possibly visit your trees in person to talk about options going forward; however, I am currently on leave and will be back on Tuesday, August 6. Let's reconnect then.

Thank you!
Dan Stark, Assistant Professor of Practice (he/him) Replied July 22, 2024, 2:57 PM EDT
Thank you for your response. No need to visit, just curious if there was a disease.
Thank you,
Deborah Myres
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On Jul 22, 2024, at 11:57 AM, Ask Extension <<personal data hidden>> wrote:


The Question Asker Replied July 22, 2024, 5:52 PM EDT

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