Sick and Diseased Trees

Do you think your tree is sick?
Chances are you are correct.

There are a variety of diseases that harm and kill trees in Central Texas and it is rare there is only one factor causing the problem. A number of factors make trees susceptible to disease. Some of these causes include compacted soil, drought, flooding, insect and animal damage.

Widespread tree diseases in Texas include Oak Wilt, Hypoxylon Cankers, Root Rot and Bacterial leaf Scorch. Though the cause may not be apparent and the symptoms can even be misleading, acting fast is of the utmost importance. The fist thing we suggest is scheduling a Sick Tree Diagnosis with one of our tree professionals. Our diagnosis will determine the cause of the sickness and give a quote for bringing your tree back to health.

Treat Sick Trees Before its Too Late
If the tree is to far gone it may have to be removed. Trees weakened by disease are a hazard and can fall damaging property or worst. Not only is loosing a tree emotional upsetting its also usually more expensive then treatment and preventative measures. If your trees looks unhealthy its time to call the experts at Doleva Elite Tree.

There are many diseases we need to watch. A few of the common Texas tree diseases are listed below. At Doleva we are trained to know exactly what is wrong with your tree.

How can I tell if my trees have oak wilt?

There a many obvious signs of a tree carrying the oak wilt disease. Sometime the signs have not begin to show and only a tree service professional can truly assess the situation. If your oak tree is showing any of these signs then it is best to have an Arborist do an inspection of the tree and verify whether or not it has the disease.

Major damage to the tree
Beetles or bugs living in the tree
Dead or dying branches on the tree with fungal appearance

Are there other diseases that can affect my trees in Georgetown?

Yes, but the main disease facing trees, or oak trees to be more specific is Oak Wilt. Often times when a tree looks sick and it is not Oak Wilt it can be from insect or other bug infestation. None of these things are positive to the overall health of the tree and need to be looked at by a tree care company.

Your tree is showing signs of a disease. Central Texas is in an epidemic of Oak Wilt.

Oak Wilt:

If you have an oak tree, we need to screen immediately for oak wilt disease, caused by a fungus (Ceratocystis fagacearum). This fungus attacks the vascular system, shutting off needed water and nutrients.

Oak Wilt symptoms vary depending on the variety of Oak tree infected.

How can I tell if my trees have oak wilt?

Major damage to the tree
Beetles or bugs living in the tree
Dead or dying branches on the tree with fungal appearance

Are there other diseases that can affect my trees in Georgetown?

Yes,

Anthracnose:

A fungal disease that primarily affects the white oak group, especially post oak trees. It attacks the leaves, leaf buds, and the new shoots. Although this disease is not always fatal it does leave some lasting affects with the tree for the duration of the trees life.

Weakened tree
Extreme defoliation
Stunted growth

It can spread extremely fast and show itself with irregular, brown, rotten spots, appearing in early summer. The disease worsens and forms pustules on the veins and midribs of the diseased leaves. If not treated the disease only hibernates in the winter and then spreads further in the spring with the new growth.

Ball Moss

This disease is an epiphyte it grows on the bark of Texas shade trees. The post oak is one of its favorite places to grow. Ball Moss spreads rapidly and kills by enveloping and smothering the limbs of trees.

Grayish-Green Clusters
Numerous plants
Kills new buds and branches