Why is my tree dying? The Extension Office receives many calls of this nature. The stress of urban environments can lead to issues with trees causing their decline and death. Why are we having these problems, and what can be done to address them?
Oak, hickory, dogwood and other trees have been losing leaves, browning at the edges of their leaves or dying suddenly without any apparent reason. If we could look at the roots though, the reason would probably become apparent.
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