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Why Is My Tree Discolored?

Chlorosis, scorch, anthracnose, or something below ground, a field guide to diagnosing leaf color.

Published 2024-05-29 6 min Reviewed by an ISA-Certified Arborist

Direct answer

Discoloration is a symptom, not a diagnosis.

Discoloration is a symptom, not a diagnosis. Yellowing between veins on pin oak usually points to iron chlorosis; marginal browning to drought or salt; spotted browning to fungal pressure.

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