Flush cuts are often the blame.


--
Sincerely,
John A. Keslick, Jr.
Consulting Tree Biologist
http://home.ccil.org/~treeman
and www.treedictionary.com
Beware of so-called tree experts who do not understand tree biology.
Storms, fires, floods, earthquakes, and volcanic eruptions keep reminding us
that we are not the boss.
Some people will buy products they do not understand and not buy books that
will give them understanding.
"Buderschnookie" wrote in message
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"Kay Lancaster" wrote in message
...
On Wed, 20 Aug 2008 17:58:07 -0500, Jangchub
wrote:
What's the matter John, nobody paying attention to you? As far as I
know, oak wilt is only in Texas. Believe it or not, there are highly

Not quite... 21 states, including TX. I'm here in OR, where it's on the
least
wanted list:
http://plant-disease.ippc.orst.edu/a...?article_id=28
http://www.na.fs.fed.us/SPFO/pubs/fi...lt/oakwilt.htm



I wondered about this as well, as it has been seen in Kentucky.
http://www.uky.edu/Ag/kpn/pdf/kpn_1144.pdf

I lost two massive red oaks this past year and have another two in
decline.
While I have not yet been diagnosed specifically with oak wilt my county
agent is allegedly on the case. Simply reading about it sure put the fear
in me as I have many of these trees and having them taken down (safely)
costs a fortune.


--
Toni
Hills of Kentucky
USDA Zone 6b
http://www.cearbhaill.com