Holes in Oak

marymac_s · 28th September 2009, 03:37 PM

One of the oak trees on our property has not looked good since we bought the land a year and a half ago. It doesn't seem to grow leaves on the ends of the branches. We have been in a drought for a few years but the other trees do not seem to be affected. Upon closer examination I noticed many holes in the trunk (about 1/4 inch in diameter) and wondered if that could be part of the problem. This tree is in Texas USA southeast of Houston. I appreciate any info I could get.
Mary

Eric Frei · 28th September 2009, 09:36 PM

Birds do it, saps sucker birds.

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marymac_s · 29th September 2009, 10:20 AM

Thanks for the info!

dannyboysfc · 30th September 2009, 02:55 PM

woodpecker

28th September 2009, 03:37 PM	#1
marymac_s I'm new here so be nice Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 2	Holes in Oak One of the oak trees on our property has not looked good since we bought the land a year and a half ago. It doesn't seem to grow leaves on the ends of the branches. We have been in a drought for a few years but the other trees do not seem to be affected. Upon closer examination I noticed many holes in the trunk (about 1/4 inch in diameter) and wondered if that could be part of the problem. This tree is in Texas USA southeast of Houston. I appreciate any info I could get. Mary Attached Thumbnails

28th September 2009, 09:36 PM	#2
Eric Frei Admin - Owner Palm & Tree Services in Brisbane Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 12,991	Re: Holes in Oak Birds do it, saps sucker birds. Yellow-bellied Sapsucker: Bird of the Month - Smithsonian Migratory Bird Center - National Zoo\| FONZ __________________ Protect your rights to work - Join Australian Tree Association My businesses:- Qualified Brisbane Palm and Tree Lopping \| Stump Grinding Brisbane \| Brisbane - Gold Coast Consulting Arborist

29th September 2009, 10:20 AM	#3
marymac_s I'm new here so be nice Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 2	Re: Holes in Oak Thanks for the info!

30th September 2009, 02:55 PM	#4
dannyboysfc Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: California Posts: 181	Re: Holes in Oak woodpecker

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