Yes, it is due to cicadas. The jury’s still out on the consequences of this.
For a mature healthy tree there should be no problem. But as Milford said, our
oaks face many other stressors and the mature oak forest is in poor health to
begin with. Only time will tell the ultimate impact of the cicadas, but in the
meantime, please all take care of your trees.
Speaking of trees, in walking around North Takoma, one sees a lot of totally
dead big oaks. Remember that the city will waive its tree requirements for a
truly dead tree in the interests of public safety.
Paul C
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On Jul 2, 2021, at 7:59 AM, Jason Lange <langejason@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
I believe many dead branch tips are from where cicadas sliced thin branches
to lay eggs.
On Fri, Jul 2, 2021 at 7:53 AM Milford Sprecher <milford.sprecher@xxxxxxxxx>
wrote:
It’s a combination of factors, from what I understand. Ambrosia beetles and
a fungus. It got one in my yard.
On Fri, Jul 2, 2021 at 7:44 AM Johanna Heilman <johannaheilman@xxxxxxxxx>--
wrote:
Have noticed a number of oak trees in the area with an unusual amount of
dead leaves for this time of year. Is anyone aware of any oak tree issues
going on? I know a couple summers ago there was great concern and not sure
if this is a similar issue.
Johanna
Alfred Dr.
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Milford H. Sprecher
525 Albany Ave.
Takoma Park, MD 20912
301-830-2198
