That Mistletoe in Your Oak Is a Parasite (and What to Do About It)
Those green balls in the bare branches are a real parasite, unlike Spanish moss. What mistletoe does to a tree and how
Any size, safely removed.
Healthy, well-shaped trees.
Dangerous & leaning trees.
Rapid storm cleanup.
Spot hazards early.
Stabilize weak trees.
Protect valued trees.
Clear overgrowth.
Gone below the surface.
We get the same questions in driveways all over Effingham County. Is that oak dead or just having a rough year? Will insurance cover this? Do I need a permit? Should I trim before hurricane season or after? So we started writing the answers down. Everything here is what we actually tell our neighbors on the job, in plain English, with no sales pitch attached. Read what’s useful, and if you’d rather just have us come take a look, we’re a phone call away.
Mike & Mary, LoyalTree
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Water oaks grow fast, shade well, and decay from the inside. How to tell yours from a live oak, and the warning
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