Young Live Oak Concern

Gr8fl1 · 1st May 2010, 04:19 AM

Location Central Texas
Planted 18 months ago

I noticed one lower limb has turned ash colored (twig and leaves) and died, the area around it has leaves that do not look healthy. This tree has had no problems until I saw this 2 weeks ago and has been well watered.

TreeSpecialist · 5th June 2010, 03:29 AM

Two separate problems.

First picture shows simple caterpillar damage. They have appeared late on the scent this year due to the cold winter. As small caterpillars, they are simply rasping off part of the leaf surface. They normally appear when the trees are leafing out and chew on the more succulent tender new vegetation.

The second picture simply shows a limb dying - perhaps cracked or broken.

Can't tell from the picture.

5th June 2010, 03:29 AM	#2
TreeSpecialist Mature tree Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 373	Re: Young Live Oak Concern Two separate problems. First picture shows simple caterpillar damage. They have appeared late on the scent this year due to the cold winter. As small caterpillars, they are simply rasping off part of the leaf surface. They normally appear when the trees are leafing out and chew on the more succulent tender new vegetation. The second picture simply shows a limb dying - perhaps cracked or broken. Can't tell from the picture. __________________

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