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Part of oak tree has lighter colored leaves #757296

Asked June 20, 2021, 12:39 PM EDT

My large oak tree has dark colored leaves on one side of the tree and lighter colored green leaves on the other side. The leaves all look healthy. Do I have a problem.

Livingston County Michigan

Expert Response

This yellow of pin oaks, or chlorosis, commonly shows up in alkaline soils. You can read more about it and what can be done this article: Severe chlorosis in pin oaks

Isabel Branstrom Consumer Horticulture Educator Michigan State University Extension Want to learn more about gardening in Michigan?  Visit www.migarden.msu.edu Replied June 21, 2021, 9:15 AM EDT

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