oak tree dilemna

[cpdad93]

We have a big oak tree in front yard. We don't really want to cut it down as it provides a lot of shade. It has some issue as it has shiny leaves and drips this sticky crap on everything. So bad the sidewalk is even shiny and sticky. any ideas?

 

[Sherpa]

sounds like it has scale. check it out. tress sprays for treating it.... not cheap.

 

[rrrr]

Call an arborist. RDP has members that know everything, but I don't think that's gonna happen on this one.

 

[spotondl]

Part of the deal w/ oak trees. Tons of sap, pollen & acorns. Fortunately, the sap is water soluble so not too difficult to clean. If in California be careful about trimming. Any limb over 4 inches in diameter is protected by law with steep fines if caught cutting.

Calling an arborist is your best bet if things are out of control. Termites & rot can be used to your advantage. Lol


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[rrrr]

Any limb over 4 inches in diameter is protected by law with steep fines if caught cutting.

Jeezus. How do you guys stay out of jail?

 

[spotondl]

Jeezus. How do you guys stay out of jail?

I know... right?


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[TrollerDave]

Jeezus. How do you guys stay out of jail?

AB 109. Nobody in Cali stays in jail.

That is pretty crazy about the 4” tree limb law.

 

[4Waters]

AB 109. Nobody in Cali stays in jail.

That is pretty crazy about the 4” tree limb law.

You get into Thousand Oaks, Agoura Hills, Newbury Park areas and it gets even stricter.

 

[Meaney77]

You get into Thousand Oaks, Agoura Hills, Newbury Park areas and it gets even stricter.

True story- we have quit a few Oak trees around my work campus all trees are tagged and checked on periodically by the city. All landscape changes made need to be reviewed by the city first.

 

[buck35]

We have a big oak tree in front yard. We don't really want to cut it down as it provides a lot of shade. It has some issue as it has shiny leaves and drips this sticky crap on everything. So bad the sidewalk is even shiny and sticky. any ideas?

Sounds like aphids. You can get stuff at lowes,hd that you pour around the dripline that will kill off a variety of insects.

 

[Dan Lorenze]

I have the same situation, big messy oak tree that grows like crazy in my front yard, it owns me and is protected by the city. lol

 

[crzy2bealive]

Start poisoning it.......

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[HALLETT BOY]

You get into Thousand Oaks, Agoura Hills, Newbury Park areas and it gets even stricter.

The only people in those areas allowed to cut down oak trees are city approved developers, they increase the tax base .

 

[Havasu blue label]

Spray it with turflon it’s a fungus then lace the tree in warmer months

 

[LAKEMAN]

I am an arborist here in socal. If this is where you are at let me know and i can take a look at it. Send me a p.m.

 

[buck35]

I am an arborist here in socal. If this is where you are at let me know and i can take a look at it. Send me a p.m.

I believe he is in Idaho up near Sandpoint

 

[rrrr]

I am an arborist here in socal. If this is where you are at let me know and i can take a look at it. Send me a p.m.

Aaaand I'm wrong again. There is an arborist on RDP.

LOL

 

[TrollerDave]

Aaaand I'm wrong again. There is an arborist on RDP.

LOL

RDP is the Costco of websites.
“We got it all!”

 

[LAKEMAN]

Spray it with turflon it’s a fungus then lace the tree in warmer months

Sorry. Turflon is a herbicide to control broadleaf weeds. Not a product to control fungus on an oak. Also oaks should be trimmed in the cooler months.

 

[Havasu blue label]

Your right on one bayer fungi for trees oak trees always warm weather

 

[cpdad93]

took a branch into zamzows. They said it was scale bug and have this chemical you pour around the base.

 

[Havasu blue label]

It's all preventive spraying just keep moisture away from all oaks and save your money on having someone come out if your in socal close friend owns Mitchell spraying in San Gabriel ca he is a boater as well

 

[cpdad93]

It's all preventive spraying just keep moisture away from all oaks and save your money on having someone come out if your in socal close friend owns Mitchell spraying in San Gabriel ca he is a boater as well

keeping moisture away is an impossibility as we have ground water at 6' when the irrigation is in and about 10 feet in the winter

 

[Mikes56]

I have one in my backyard that apparently us 110 years old. I like the tree except for the mess it makes. I had it trimmed by an arborist and it's tolerable now. It looks a lot better now too.

 

[LAKEMAN]

took a branch into zamzows. They said it was scale bug and have this chemical you pour around the base.

Check the label or ask them the mixture rate. I am sure you need to mix this product with water before application

 

[LAKEMAN]

Your right on one bayer fungi for trees oak trees always warm weather

Trees are under enough stress in the summer from environmental issues(heat ,pollution drought) and trimming them stresses them even more. Do yourself and your trees a favor and trim in the cooler months. Your trees will thank you.

 

[franky]

RDP is the Costco of websites.
“We got it all!”

And, Like Costco, more than you can ever need...

 

[franky]

Check the label or ask them the mixture rate. I am sure you need to mix this product with water before application

and a PCA also?

 

[LAKEMAN]

and a PCA also?

Just a QAL.

 

[Ziggy]

And, Like Costco, more than you can ever need...

Yet less Cost(co)ly