Oak Tree Fuzzy Spots: Photo Request for Gall vs. Disease Diagnosis

Cary: 10-15 ft oak with brown fuzzy spots all over. Asks treatment and mortality risk.

Expert Response

Steve needs location (leaves, bark), texture (flat/rounded), and photo (review for focus).

Fuzzy spots on oaks commonly indicate insect galls (harmless) or fungal structures (potentially serious). Location and morphology are decisive.

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