[Pesqueeb]

Got a big tree out front that's getting a bit "funny". Not even sure what kind of tree it is, but it's big, provides lots of shade, and is presumably at least as old as the house. This year it was super late to leaf out, and I'd guess about 25-50% of it is definitely "odd". Stunted leaf growth, little fuzzy things that look a bit like weed. I suspect a disease or pest of some sort, as I have a Rose not far from the tree that seems to be suffering a very similar affliction. I guess what I'm looking for are some treatment options. I could give two shots about the rose, but losing the tree would be awful.

Normal leaves

Suspect growth

 

[jonKranked]

has it been dryer and or hotter than usual? any other trees in the yard exhibiting similar issues?

 

[jonKranked]

also, are the affected leaves isolated to a single portion of the tree? or are they intermixed throughout the tree with the normal ones?

 

[6thElement]

Syphilis

Has it had unprotected shenanigans with any trees of dubious reputation?

 

[Toshi]

did you try smoking it

 

[SkaredShtles]

did you try smoking it

Quit tormenting the poor man...

 

[Pesqueeb]

has it been dryer and or hotter than usual? any other trees in the yard exhibiting similar issues?

Other than the Rose, just this tree, and it's interspersed throughout. Been a fairly normal summer. Little hotter than average, but also just a bit wetter. Nothing super out of the usual.

did you try smoking it

Not yet!

 

[jonKranked]

Other than the Rose, just this tree, and it's interspersed throughout. Been a fairly normal summer. Little hotter than average, but also just a bit wetter. Nothing super out of the usual.


Not yet!

how many leafs on the clusters?

in your original pic, is that the trunk in the background? can you get a better pic?

 

[StiHacka]

Got a big tree out front that's getting a bit "funny". Not even sure what kind of tree it is, but it's big, provides lots of shade, and is presumably at least as old as the house. This year it was super late to leaf out, and I'd guess about 25-50% of it is definitely "odd". Stunted leaf growth, little fuzzy things that look a bit like weed. I suspect a disease or pest of some sort, as I have a Rose not far from the tree that seems to be suffering a very similar affliction. I guess what I'm looking for are some treatment options. I could give two shots about the rose, but losing the tree would be awful.

Normal leaves
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Maybe the tree now self-identifies as argula?

 

[johnbryanpeters]

Use the Seek phone application to identify the tree.

 

[Changleen]

We have iNaturalist.

 

[Changleen]

Also ‘Arboriculturist’ or ‘Arborist’ are the preferred nomenclature, dude.

 

[SkaredShtles]

Also ‘Arboriculturist’ or ‘Arborist’ are the preferred nomenclature, dude.

Just ask the Chinaman.

 

[jdcamb]

I was told that blowing bonghits towards the Cat is kind of cruel. As she seems to not like it. I have stopped. Just a thought....

 

[SkaredShtles]

 

[Westy]

Looks like ZekEbolAIDS-19

 

[boostindoubles]

It's an ash tree.



Maybe, I actually don't know.

 

[rideit]

Would be better to have a hash tree.

 

[Jm_]

Do tree doctors live in a tree house?

 

[Westy]

Do tree doctors live in a tree house?

Does your human doctor live in a house made of humans?

That would be pretty sweet.

 

[rideit]

I wonder what the R value is for corpses.

 

[AngryMetalsmith]

Magnets, gotta be magnets.

 

[Westy]

I wonder what the R value is for corpses.

R-B1

 

[Colonel Angus]

Got a big tree out front that's getting a bit "funny". Not even sure what kind of tree it is, but it's big, provides lots of shade, and is presumably at least as old as the house. This year it was super late to leaf out, and I'd guess about 25-50% of it is definitely "odd". Stunted leaf growth, little fuzzy things that look a bit like weed. I suspect a disease or pest of some sort, as I have a Rose not far from the tree that seems to be suffering a very similar affliction. I guess what I'm looking for are some treatment options. I could give two shots about the rose, but losing the tree would be awful.

Normal leaves
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Suspect growthView attachment 162059

You came to the best place for arboreal advice! This mountain bike forum is teeming with expert arborists who will quickly identify the tree species, diagnose the problem, and offer you free advice to heal your leafy friend in no time.

 

[rideit]

Magnets, gotta be magnets.

You say that like a non-ferrous metallurgist.

 

[AngryMetalsmith]

You say that like a non-ferrous metallurgist.

What accent would that sound like ?

 

[rideit]

A less…attractive…one

 

[BikeGeek]

Stunted new growth, like in your second picture, is usually the result of an herbicide.

 

[johnbryanpeters]

It's an ash tree.



Maybe, I actually don't know.

Ash has five sub-leaves, not three.

 

[jonKranked]

Ash has five sub-leaves, not three.

good point, although they are the most common pinnately compound leaved tree where the leaves on the stem are opposite one another, not alternate (staggered).

does the tree put out helicopter seeds? if so it's probably a boxelder.

 

[johnbryanpeters]

good point, although they are the most common pinnately compound leaved tree where the leaves on the stem are opposite one another, not alternate (staggered).

does the tree put out helicopter seeds? if so it's probably a boxelder.

Nope.

 

[Westy]

Ever produce acorns? leaves look a lot like Chestnut Oak?

 

[stevew]

where is @gonefirefightin at when we need him....

 

[jdcamb]

Eastern Tasmanian Death Hemlock. If you touch the leaves and pet your Cat. It will die. Sadly. The Russian Military harvests the sap for their deadly Neurotoxins. Some crazy shit....