Q&A - All About Oak Galls
Question:
Will oak gall kill my tree? What causes them?
Answer:
Certified arborist, Wes Hopper talks about the oak gall and what it can do to your oak trees. While not immediately deadly this deformation caused by the egg laying habits of the centipede wasp can warp the vascular system of a tree and over time cause serious issues in cherry bark oak trees. Wes also talks about the life stages of the wasp and how each generation makes a different kind of gall.
Related Resources:
Understanding Oak Galls
Facts About Galls On Oaks
Galls on Oak
Will oak gall kill my tree? What causes them?
Answer:
Certified arborist, Wes Hopper talks about the oak gall and what it can do to your oak trees. While not immediately deadly this deformation caused by the egg laying habits of the centipede wasp can warp the vascular system of a tree and over time cause serious issues in cherry bark oak trees. Wes also talks about the life stages of the wasp and how each generation makes a different kind of gall.
Related Resources:
Understanding Oak Galls
Facts About Galls On Oaks
Galls on Oak