A andreabarkoczy New Member Joined Jan 30, 2002 Messages 1 Reaction score 0 Location northern california Jan 30, 2002 #1 I have just read an article about "Sudden Oak Death" and want to know if there is a way to prevent this from attacking my oak trees? Thanks
I have just read an article about "Sudden Oak Death" and want to know if there is a way to prevent this from attacking my oak trees? Thanks
John Paul Sanborn Above average climber Joined Apr 25, 2001 Messages 14,546 Reaction score 495 Location South Eastern WI Jan 30, 2002 #2 They've just realy found out what is causing SOD it, Phytophthora ramorum. I think right now they are just recomedning good cultural practices like good watering. Look for weeping leasions in the bark. Search on the pathogen http://search.dogpile.com/texis/search?q=Phytophthora+ramorum&geo=no&fs=web Search on SOD http://search.dogpile.com/texis/search?q=sudden+oak+death&geo=no&fs=web
They've just realy found out what is causing SOD it, Phytophthora ramorum. I think right now they are just recomedning good cultural practices like good watering. Look for weeping leasions in the bark. Search on the pathogen http://search.dogpile.com/texis/search?q=Phytophthora+ramorum&geo=no&fs=web Search on SOD http://search.dogpile.com/texis/search?q=sudden+oak+death&geo=no&fs=web
J Jay Banks ArboristSite Operative Joined May 23, 2001 Messages 481 Reaction score 1 Location Virginia Jan 31, 2002 #3 Not only should you watch your trees but observe your neighbor's as well.
John Paul Sanborn Above average climber Joined Apr 25, 2001 Messages 14,546 Reaction score 495 Location South Eastern WI Jan 31, 2002 #4 Good point, some of the links I listed have alternative hosts too. P. ramora looks to be an equal oportunity pest.
Good point, some of the links I listed have alternative hosts too. P. ramora looks to be an equal oportunity pest.