Common Pests & Diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to powdery mildews and honey fungus
Pests
May be susceptible to oak processionary moth, aphids, caterpillars, leaf-mining moths and oak gall wasps
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American chestnut oak · Quercus prinus
Also known as: American white oak; basket oak; chestnut oak; white oak
Suited to large gardens and parkland. Grow in any well-drained but moisture-retentive soil in good light. For more information see tree cultivation.
May be susceptible to powdery mildews and honey fungus
May be susceptible to oak processionary moth, aphids, caterpillars, leaf-mining moths and oak gall wasps
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