Oak tree dying

7 years ago

I am really sad that this tree in my yard is dying. I moved in last October, and this has been dripping sticky tree saps (perhaps?).

Is this some sort of disease? Anybody have idea how to treat this? Thank you so much!

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Caldwell Home & Garden
7 years ago
doesn't look like an oak to me. Why would you want to keep it anyway? It looks like it has been cut in half, which may have transmitted some sort of wilt disease. Could we get a picture of a mature leaf? May be Q. acutissima.
Jean
7 years ago
Dropping sticky stuff typically means it has bugs, often aphids and/or scale.
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edlincoln
7 years ago
Was there any new construction recently?
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7 years ago
Looks like it's infested with tent caterpillars.

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7 years ago
Emma Yang, I can't help you, but, where are you? And are you sure it's an oak? Of so what kind? I can try to move this question to the top of the heap, hopefully someone can help you. I am guessing you are on the west coast? I am likely wrong. I hope someone can help you Emma.

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