Oak wilt is one of the deadliest tree diseases in the U.S., responsible for killing millions of trees across 76 counties in Texas, according to the forest service.

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I've done several stories on the disease since oak trees are treasured in the North Texas area. The fungus kills about 80% of the live oaks it infects.

The cutie pie creatures can be destructive to Texas trees, however. They feed on the inner bark of red oak, sumac and mesquite trees — which can kill the trees.

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Oak galls, those small fuzzy yellow or brown balls on oak leaves and branches, may signify the health of your tree, Texas A&M AgriLife says. They are tiny, fuzzy, and yellow or brown in color.

Texas red oak (Quercus texana) The Texas red oak tree is a medium to small tree, “usually growing 30 to 50 feet,” so about one-fourth to one-half the size of the Shumard oak.