Okay, I am just the average homeowner with no tree experience at all. However, we have a tall tree line at our property line that provides shade and blocks the view of the neighbors. I would like to preserve that. I picked a leaf and identified it via the state conservation dept. When we were outside we noticed some white, small, mushroom or pillow looking things all over the leaves of what I think is an oak. I don't think it has been there before this year but anything is possible. I noticed that the neighbors over the fence have a tree that is shriveled up and brown. I would just like some help figuring out what this is and if I can possibly save these 50+ feet tall trees.
Help with oak
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treemandan
Tree Freak
sounds like leaf gall which is a insect type thing that sucks juice from the leaves. beleive it or not they are said to not hurt the tree. I guess its kinda true, well, as long as there isn't a bunch of other things putting stress on the tree at the same time.
Did they look like this?
ch woodchuck
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Galls are abnormal, vegetative growths that are usually formed as a response by plants to the action of fungus, mites, or insects such as wasps, aphids, and true bugs. Galls can be formed in the leaves, petioles (stem) of leaves, twigs, buds, or on the roots.Pretty much a stab in the dark at this point.Might post a few pics..Give us experts...
A bit more to work with!
chuck
A bit more to work with!chuck
