Can You Diagnose Oak Wilt?
Yes; our professionals have years of experience diagnosing a long list of common tree diseases in and around coastal Virginia. One of the worst tree diseases is oak wilt. A dangerous disease if left untreated, oak wilt is generally seen affecting many different kinds of oak trees—as you could probably guess. The main cause behind the strength and seriousness of oak wilt is a fungus called “Ceratocytic fagacearum.” When this fungus begins to take over a tree, you’ll often notice that the leave will begin to change color, and you might also see wilting of sorts on the branches and trunk of the tree. Unfortunately, it’s difficult to prevent oak wilt from infecting your tree because it is carried by insects and can also be spread through the grass.
To understand the seriousness of this disease, it’s important to know that it is often responsible for killing thousands of oak trees per year. Luckily, if identified early, it can be treated; however, because it is so powerful, it can quickly cut short the longevity of a tree. Once infected, a good estimate for how fast oak wilt can kill a tree is typically over the course of a couple months. What’s also unfortunate is Virginia is a state where we often see this disease most often—also within other areas of the eastern and central US. |
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Oak Wilt Tree Disease
What makes our area so prone to this disease is that beetles and spore production occurs in our region throughout the summer months and during the spring. If you come across a tree that has been infected by oak wilt and you notice that it is already dead, then regrettably there is nothing more that can be done other than complete tree removal. At that point, the tree will need to be deposed of as carefully as possible as to not spread the disease further.
Realizing that one of your trees has contracted oak wilt can be devastating and emotional. We understand that many trees who have resided on your landscape for years have formed a close bond with you and your family. We will do everything is our power to catch this disease before it makes its final impact. Once diagnosed, treatment will be implemented immediately and we will do all that we can to save the life of your beloved tree.
Realizing that one of your trees has contracted oak wilt can be devastating and emotional. We understand that many trees who have resided on your landscape for years have formed a close bond with you and your family. We will do everything is our power to catch this disease before it makes its final impact. Once diagnosed, treatment will be implemented immediately and we will do all that we can to save the life of your beloved tree.
Call: 757-337-1350
