Oak Tree Damage - Ask Extension
This is Leann again from the homeowners association in Big Lake. We also have an Oak Tree that is showing stress and we would like to try to save it....
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Oak Tree Damage #700216
Asked July 13, 2020, 1:55 PM EDT
This is Leann again from the homeowners association in Big Lake. We also have an Oak Tree that is showing stress and we would like to try to save it. Please let us know what we can do to help this tree. See photos. Thanks!
Sherburne County Minnesota
Expert Response
The cracks are frost cracks: https://www.canr.msu.edu/news/frost_cracks_and_winter_damage_to_trees
In the third picture the appearance of the growths indicate there is rot going on.
I recommend you call an arborist to come and take a look: https://extension.umn.edu/planting-and-growing-guides/how-hire-tree-care-professional
In the third picture the appearance of the growths indicate there is rot going on.
I recommend you call an arborist to come and take a look: https://extension.umn.edu/planting-and-growing-guides/how-hire-tree-care-professional
