Oregonian

What’s causing leaf damage to these oak trees? Ask Extension

Gardening season is underway, and you may have questions. To ask one, simply go to the OSU Extension website, type it in and include the county where you live. A photo is very helpful. Q: Our oak tree ...
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The 'King of the Great Plains' is dying. Drought is killing giant oak trees in the Midwest

Dead trees line the Salt Creek and Platte River near Mahoney State Park in June 2025. Horticulturists with the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission were stumped when they started seeing significant ...
The Baltimore Sun

Giant oak trees, some more than a century old, are dying in Maryland and across the mid-Atlantic

Jason and Aga Jones loved the magnificent oak tree that was once the centerpiece of their backyard. In 2013 — a year after they bought their home in Takoma Park — they restored a circular stone ...
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The Most Common Reasons Your Tree Leaves Are Turning Brown And Dying

Spotting a few brown or dying leaves on your tree can be distressing. While it's probably not a reason to panic, it is a sign that you should take a closer look at your tree's health. A lot of ...
The Morning Sun

DNR tells Michiganders to prune oak trees during winter to avoid “Oak Wilt”

Trees across Michigan are just wrapping up their display of fall color, with the reds, oranges and yellows of oak trees often taking center stage. That annual autumn color fest may be at risk, though, ...
Chicago Tribune

‘That tree has just witnessed so much history’: Lincoln Park Zoo’s massive bur oak, which is dying, slated for removal in spring

For the next few months, Katrina Quint has one request for visitors to the Lincoln Park Zoo: Look up. Across from the white-cheeked gibbon enclosure sits a great, sprawling bur oak tree, about 45 feet ...
The Washington Post

Why do dead leaves stay on trees during winter?

Warning: This graphic requires JavaScript. Please enable JavaScript for the best experience. Not all trees drop their leaves in the fall. Even in the height of winter ...