Definition of oak wilt
: a destructive disease of oak trees that is caused by a fungus (Ceratocystis fagacearum) and is characterized by wilting, discoloration, and defoliation
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Ball moss is a cosmetic issue, but oak wilt is a real threat to the wellbeing of your live oak trees.
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This is driven by the oak wilt fungus that is so devastating to mature live oaks, red oaks and many other oaks as well.
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According to Reichenbach, the biggest three threats to urban trees are oak wilt, the emerald ash borer and invasive plants such as common buckthorn.
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First Known Use of oak wilt
1942
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