Talk of The Villages Florida - Rentals, Entertainment & More
Talk of The Villages Florida - Rentals, Entertainment & More
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Oak trees in The Villages dying !
I have to drive on Buena Vista and I saw in the POA that the oak trees seem to be dying so I have been watching them closely all over the area and I am finding that the trees are not blooming and I was wondering if anyone knows anything about this. It looks like the moss might be suffocating the trees but I am not sure as I do not know much about trees except for what I see. If anyone out there has any info could you please share with me as the area of Buena Vista and Old Mill Run going into Lake Sumter Landing is a beautiful area and I would be sad if we lose these beautiful trees.
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When there is construction around mature trees the damages may not be evident for many years. When the roadways were put in and soil levels were re-arranged some roots were cracked and a slow death begins. Other than replacement of these trees there is nothing that can be done. There are several other trees on Morse near Colony Blvd. that are suffering the same fate. We need to plant more oak trees.
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Info on Spanish moss from the University of Florida IFAS Extension. They say the moss itself is not what kills the trees:
Spanish Moss - UF/IFAS Extension: Solutions for Your Life Bill |
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There must have been some bama fans down there.
http://www.montgomeryadvertiser.com/...tree-poisoning |
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Oak trees are one of the most hardy trees in Florida, or anywhere. You'd have a hard time killing an oak tree! Oak trees have a long long tap root and it would have to be cut or broken in order for the tree to die. Unless the tree dies from old age. All trees have a life expectancy, just like people.
My guess is that those trees just happen to be a little late in coming out with their new leaves. My next door neighbor has an oak tree and it just came out with new leaves but not all trees will do this at the exact same time. |
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