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Live Oak Killed by 3x Concentrate Weed Killer: Dilution Attempt

15-gal live oak planted 3/2/07. Applied 3x concentrate weed killer (not realized) to tree ring. Leaves browning/falling. Hope?

Herbicide Damage Mechanism

Dicamba/weed-and-feed chemicals harm trees via root uptake. Roots extend far beyond drip line (often tree height distance), concentrated in top 6–18".

Emergency Attempt

Heavy watering → near flooding to dilute herbicide in root zone. Survival <50%. Label warnings exist but often overlooked.

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