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I think my Texas Ash has several issues. Could have some fungus, could have some insect problems,. But also where I have trimmed there are holes down ...
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I think my Texas Ash has ... #181669
Asked May 14, 2014, 5:35 PM EDT
I think my Texas Ash has several issues. Could have some fungus, could have some insect problems,. But also where I have trimmed there are holes down the center of the branches.
Thanks so much for your help.
Travis County Texas
Expert Response
The leaf damage looks like a fungus called anthracnose. No
control is usually required. Damaged leaves will fall off.
The hollow dark area in the pith of the stems is a bigger worry. As the fungus grows throughout the tree, weak branches will break during wind storms and ice storms. You may want to consult an arborist to check the tree for health and safety particularly if any large branches breaking will endanger your home, vehicles or family.
To learn about more insect and disease problems on ash trees go to this web site https://store.extension.iastate.edu/Product/Common-Problems-of-Ash-Trees
For more suggestion call the Travis County Extension office
Travis County Extension
Phone:<personal data hidden>
Web:http://travis-tx.tamu.edu/
The hollow dark area in the pith of the stems is a bigger worry. As the fungus grows throughout the tree, weak branches will break during wind storms and ice storms. You may want to consult an arborist to check the tree for health and safety particularly if any large branches breaking will endanger your home, vehicles or family.
To learn about more insect and disease problems on ash trees go to this web site https://store.extension.iastate.edu/Product/Common-Problems-of-Ash-Trees
For more suggestion call the Travis County Extension office
Travis County Extension
Phone:<personal data hidden>
Web:http://travis-tx.tamu.edu/
