SRCC Neighborhood Association

Did you know that pruning your live oaks and red oaks in springtime may be deadly for your trees? Any untreated wounds to the oak trees leaves them susceptible to oak wilt, a contagious and destructive disease carried by omnipresent fungal spores. As these spores are most prevalent during the spring, the City of Austin and Save Austin Oaks strongly encourage residents to avoid pruning activities between February 1 and June 30.

Over 10,000 of our beloved oaks have been lost to oak wilt in recent years – but increased education and awareness can help us manage the problem. Read below to learn more about ways you can prevent the spread of oak wilt when working around your oak trees.

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