Q.We Have A 25+ Year Old Linden Tree That Splits To Two Trunks. The Branches Coming Offone Truck Are Dead/dying. Can The Tree Be Sav
ed? There is no visible damage or splits in the bark of the main trunks.
BushDoctor
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Answered on June 13, 2023
Unfortunately, this looks like Verticillium wilt. This fungal disease starts in the roots and destroys the tree. There is no treatment, but removal. These articles will help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/linden/diseases-of-linden-trees.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/tgen/tree-is-dead-on-one-side.htm
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