08/20/2026
Keep this in mind to reduce your risk of spreading the dreaded Oak Wilt on your property.
"Texas A&M Forest Service identifies winter as the preferred season for most live-tissue pruning. Oaks add another calendar rule because oak wilt risk rises during the main February-through-June window."
https://positivebloom.com/why-pruning-texas-oak-trees-during-a-heat-warning-is-a-costly-mistake/?utm_source=tex&fbclid=IwY2xjawT0A21wZG9mAWV4dG4DYWVtAjEwAGJyaWQRMUlWQlJlSzA4NnNtWWUyQ1hzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEehv0BT2w6HzwC6vFlpz-kiqgal44GoFeUp8yBDa5RlgyawLikRICDmr82CIc_aem_xZ2HG64YNRkW46BWv9RJdw
Learn why pruning Texas oaks during extreme heat adds stress, removes vital shade, raises wound concerns, and is better saved for cooler weather.