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This is your last chance to prune oak trees to avoid a potentially fatal disease that can kill trees within months, arborists reveal

Oaks are historic and majestic trees that can grow for hundreds of years and reach over 100 feet in height. They are grown in ...
The Morning Sun

DNR tells Michiganders to prune oak trees during winter to avoid “Oak Wilt”

Trees across Michigan are just wrapping up their display of fall color, with the reds, oranges and yellows of oak trees often taking center stage. That annual autumn color fest may be at risk, though, ...
Brainerd Dispatch

Prune oaks now to avoid risk of oak wilt infection

BRAINERD — Now through February is a great time to prune or cut oaks without the risk of oak wilt infection, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Oak wilt is an invasive fungal ...
MLive

Michigan DNR warns against pruning oak trees from April 15 to July 15

Michigan homeowners and landowners should avoid trimming or pruning oak trees from April 15 through July 15, according to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, to prevent the spread of a ...
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February can be prime pruning time – here are 7 trees to trim this month, plus expert trimming tips

February is a good month to prune deciduous trees in many climates. As they are dormant, they suffer less stress from pruning, and there are fewer pests and diseases around at this time of year.
KXAN

How Texans can protect their trees before oak wilt season begins

AUSTIN (KXAN) — As the winter months roll in through Central Texas, so, too is oak wilt season. Oak wilt is one of the most impactful tree diseases nationally, and is particularly destructive here in ...
Click2Houston

Q&A: Houston Master Arborist gives guidance on when to consider cutting or trimming trees

KPRC 2′s Bill Barajas met up with Master Arborist Brad Phillips the owner of ArborTrue for a “Q&A” type interview: WHAT’S YOUR NUMBER ONE PIECE OF ADVICE WHEN IT COMES TO TREE SAFETY? Hire an arborist ...