Oak ailments: prevention and treatment.

From: Sunset | Date: October 1, 1990 | Copyright information

As oak troubles go, some are more serious than others. Here we discuss the nine oak ailments you're most likely to encounter, and what you can do about them. In most cases, the best cure is prevention. For tips on keeping an oak healthy and vigorous, see opposite page.

The four worst

Any of these four can disfigure and ultimately even kill an oak.

Crown rot (Phytophthora, Pythium). Too much moisture around the base of the tree stimulates this water-...

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