dead whiteoaks

[TN RDG RNR]

I noticed this week a large number of dead whiteoaks here in Rhea County. Last year there wasnt any white oak acorns, now this year looks like they are dying off. Anyone else seeing it in thier area?

 

[JCDEERMAN]

I havent. Sure hope that isnt the start of a some type of outbreak

 

[TN RDG RNR]

I've seen several smaller W/O that never grew leaves and are still holding last year's in Cumberland county.

Thats what Im seeing too. Last years leaves still on the trees.

 

[plinker22]

I have not seen this in Sevier C.

 

[MUP]

Haven't seen any around my area, yet that is. I had that same scenario back when the freeze hit, or rather the following spring. Several dead whiteoaks had to be cut that year.

 

[Brisco Darlin]

noticed one at my dad's this past weekend. they live right near the rhea/roane county line.

 

[WGK]

A friend of mine says he is loosing red and white oaks. His farm is on loudon/roane county line.

 

[Beekeeper]

I have noticed several on the farm that don't look good.

 

[PickettSFHunter]

Mature white oaks, saplings, or both?

 

[Beekeeper]

Mature white oaks, saplings, or both?

What I have seen are mostly mature.

 

[mrw]

They are having problems with Ash trees in that area. There is actually a quarantine for Ash in a few counties due to the Ash borer beatle. Haven't heard anything about the oaks though. You might contact the forestry office in your area and report what you are seeing. They might be able to tell you what is happening.

 

[Boone 58]

I had read that the disease that was killing oaks was mainly red oaks..............did i get that wrong?
this started out in the midwest area me thinks if my memory serves me correctly.

 

[PickettSFHunter]

Theres alot of different diseases that are affecting oaks. Oak wilt, oak decline, red oak borer, and sudden oak death to name a few. Heres some light reading on the subject for any interested. Towards the middle of the page it will discuss more about Eastern forests.
http://www.na.fs.fed.us/spfo/pubs/pest_ ... odeast.htm

 

[papaw]

Having the mild winter we had this year could be playing a role in it. I know my asthma and allergies have been worse this year than ever before , about to get the best of this old man.

 

[TN RDG RNR]

Mature white oaks, saplings, or both?

8" to 10" diameter and up.

 

[Tennessee Todd]

I've got several big white oaks on my property in McMinn county that are dying. I kinda wondered believe it or not if it wasn't all of the fire ants that build around them but I'm cluelss. All I know is they are dying......