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Concerned about our oak tree.
We have a few dead branches and the leaves look as pictured. No roots exposed in the yard.
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Oak tree #878204
Asked July 22, 2024, 9:03 AM EDT
Concerned about our oak tree.
We have a few dead branches and the leaves look as pictured. No roots exposed in the yard.
St. Louis County Minnesota
Expert Response
Hi Todd,
This looks like damage from the oak shot hole leafminer. In healthy trees this is a nuisance cosmetic issue.
https://forestrynews.blogs.govdelivery.com/2021/07/06/oak-shot-hole-leafminer-and-spiny-oak-wawfly/
As the page indicates, by the time you notice the damage the bugs are gone.
Hope this helps.
