Q • My oak trees have more large galls than I’ve ever seen on them, and I’m worried about their health. What can I do about ...

Galls are abnormal growths and can be caused by a variety of different organisms, including insects and mites, and occasionally nematodes, fungi, and bacteria.

Wool sower galls are found primarily on white oak trees (Quercus alba) but also may be found on chestnut (Q. montana), swamp chestnut (Q. michauxii ) and swamp white oaks (Q. bicolor).

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