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St. Augustine Dies in Circle Under Live Oak: Shade or Roots?

12-ft death circle under 20-yr live oak: likely shade (other oak fine = more sun). Strategically prune limbs for light. Or: surface roots stealing nutrients/water. Add 4" topsoil (not against trunk—build retaining wall). Deep water under tree. If unsolvable: raised bed with shade plants (ferns). Don't bury root flare.

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