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What's going on with this tree? #889841

Asked November 14, 2024, 2:49 PM EST

My husband asked me about this tree today. I hadn't a clue, but I knew who might. So - can you help me know what's going on with this tree? I saw one in much the same condition in our neighbor's yard today.

Chisago County Minnesota

Expert Response

I cannot enlarge the  photo enough to get a close look at the areas that are debarked.  If you were to go up to it, you possibly could see galleries or shallow tunnels that were caused by insects.  If the tree is an Ash, it could be Emerald Ash Borer.  I also cannot identify the species of tree.  I can tell you the tree probably will not leaf out normally next spring and is on the way to becoming a dead hazard.  If you really want to know, you can ask a certified arborist to come out and examine the tree or you could ask your neighbor if they know what is wrong with their tree. Here is a ink to finding a certified arborist.  Click on Find An Arborist and put in your zip code when prompted: https://www.treesaregood.org/
Barbara, Anoka County MG, TCA Replied November 14, 2024, 4:27 PM EST
Thank you! - 

On Thursday, November 14, 2024 at 03:27:03 PM CST, Ask Extension wrote:


The Question Asker Replied November 14, 2024, 10:35 PM EST

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