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Pin oak leaf color. Tree was transplanted 2 years ago at at 8 inch caliber. #754111

Asked June 05, 2021, 10:19 AM EDT

Our tree leaves are still bright green. Some of the leaves have brown on the tips.

Knox County Ohio

Expert Response

Hi,

Yellowing in pin oaks is usually caused by iron chlorosis.  The underlying cause is too high a pH level in your soil which makes it hard for the tree to take up iron.  I'm sending you a link to a great article about this which explains what iron chlorosis looks like, what it is and how to treat it.  A few of the treatments require an arborist so be sure to get a "real" (licensed) arborist.  It might also be good to get your soil tested around your tree to see if the soil is alkaline.  Some areas of the state are more alkaline than others; I don't know where you are.  If you need information about hiring an arborist or getting your soil tested, let me know.  Let me know if you have any more questions,

Barb

https://www.canr.msu.edu/news/severe_chlorosis_in_pin_oaks#:~:text=Chlorosis%20in%20pin%20oaks%20is,pH%20%E2%80%93%20pH%20greater%20than%207.

Barb Replied June 05, 2021, 11:58 AM EDT
Thank you!

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The Question Asker Replied June 05, 2021, 6:47 PM EDT

You're welcome.  Good luck.

Barb Replied June 09, 2021, 9:03 AM EDT

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