Oak wilt is one of the most damaging tree diseases in the Piedmont Triad, and summer is when it moves fastest. Early symptoms include leaves wilting from the tips inward while still attached to the branch, upper canopy dieback, and discolored tissue just under the bark on recently dead branches. In red oaks, the disease can be fatal within weeks of infection.
If you have mature oaks in Kernersville, Winston-Salem, Greensboro, or surrounding areas and you've noticed unusual wilting or die-back this season, a professional assessment is the right next step. Early intervention can make a significant difference in white oaks, and rapid removal of affected trees protects neighboring oaks from root-to-root spread.
Spartan Tree Service provides tree assessment, removal, and disease-related work throughout the Piedmont Triad. Family-owned, fully licensed and insured, 25+ years combined experience. Free estimates.
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