One of the most important parts of any forest ecosystem or ecology is the mighty oak tree. It is often a huge sprawling tree with thick heavy branches, large dark green leaves and a trunk covered ...

northern red oak, and northern pin oak. The DNR said once a tree is infected, the fungus may fruit - creating distinct gray to black fungal pads under the tree’s bark. Spores can be picked up by ...

The disease causes blockage in the tree's water distribution system, leading to death. Trees in the red oak family are particularly ... and sometimes fungal mats under the bark.