Tree Care
Trees are one of your greatest landscape assets, so monitoring the health of your trees is well worth the time.
A healthy tree will increase your property value and make your yard a more pleasant place to be. Watching the health of your trees is well worth the time. However, don’t assume that your native or well-adapted trees need to be rescued from every little insect and dry spell. Most good tree care is prevention of problems.
What’s Happening
Oak wilt is the most serious tree disease affecting our area. It can kill valuable trees quickly. It is carried by beetles that are attracted to sap from fresh pruning cuts on trees. It also spreads through joined root systems of trees.
Threat Level
High for live oaks and oaks in the Red Oak family.
Prevention
Always paint pruning cuts and other wounds to oak trees within thirty minutes. Any type of paint that covers the wound will work. For more information on oak wilt, go to Texas Oak Wilt.