Author: Harvey Stuessel

Winter is traditionally a good time for pruning trees, but recent droughts and freezes have left trees more vulnerable. Texas A&M Forest Service warns that pruning stressed trees can cause more harm than good this year, especially for oak trees, which are susceptible to oak wilt, one of the deadliest tree diseases in the U.S. To prevent the spread of oak wilt, it’s crucial to avoid pruning or wounding oak trees from February through June, as wounds serve as entry points for the pathogen.