Oak Trees: When to Prune Oak Trees to Prevent Oak Wilt

Davey arborist Shawn Kingzette emphasizes the importance of timing for when Oak trees should be trimmed (pruned) and why dormant pruning is best. Oak Wilt spreads when the insect carries the disease from an infected tree to a non-infected tree. The insect is attracted to freshly trimmed trees and commonly happens from April-summer. We avoid trimming Oaks during the summer. Here’s more information on why you should avoid trimming Oak Trees in the Summer: https://blog.davey.com/2016/08/avoid-pruning-oak-trees-in-summer-oak-wilt-causes Watch Shawn's full interview on How to Care for Oak Trees: https://youtu.be/4uZJevS7SQc

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