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Post by Deleted on Aug 10, 2013 18:30:58 GMT -5
I was out and about the last two days and have noticed that some trees have a lot of dead leaves on them. It being August I am wondering why this is, anyone have a clue?
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Post by Bill on Aug 12, 2013 20:50:54 GMT -5
Every year there are maples that have their leaves turn and drop in August. Nothing spectacular to look at but it happens. That might be one explanation.
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Post by bushmaster on Aug 12, 2013 20:56:20 GMT -5
Happens every year.
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Post by Dutch on Aug 13, 2013 5:13:17 GMT -5
Stroupy, it might be due to the cicadas this year. Last time I came down 81 from 901, there were quite a few oaks with dead tips due to cicadas. I think it's due to them laying eggs in the tips of branches or something like that.
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Post by Muab Dib on Aug 13, 2013 7:05:17 GMT -5
I've seen it too (oak) in Michaux at our cabin. Was wondering the same thing...why? I think you hit the nail on the head Dutch...cicadas laying eggs sounds right.
Muab
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Post by bowbum on Aug 13, 2013 8:25:31 GMT -5
Some sumac and some red maples are early with change. We have several red maples that are showing one single branch where most of the leaves are red already. Sumacs, especially along road are turning yellow.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 13, 2013 11:14:04 GMT -5
Stroupy, it might be due to the cicadas this year. Last time I came down 81 from 901, there were quite a few oaks with dead tips due to cicadas. I think it's due to them laying eggs in the tips of branches or something like that. 81 is one place that I saw this and going towards millersburg was the other spot! |
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Post by Dutch on Aug 13, 2013 12:26:42 GMT -5
My guess is the cicadas. Saw it years ago when we had them. It doesn't hurt the tree, from what I understand.
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