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This is your last chance to prune oak trees to avoid a potentially fatal disease that can kill trees within months, arborists reveal

Oaks are historic and majestic trees that can grow for hundreds of years and reach over 100 feet in height. They are grown in ...
Chicago Tribune

Protect oaks and elms by pruning only in winter

The weather has turned chilly and trees are losing their leaves and entering dormancy. Soon it will be winter, the safe time to prune oak and elm trees. “These trees should only be pruned during the ...
The Morning Sun

DNR tells Michiganders to prune oak trees during winter to avoid “Oak Wilt”

Trees across Michigan are just wrapping up their display of fall color, with the reds, oranges and yellows of oak trees often taking center stage. That annual autumn color fest may be at risk, though, ...
Brainerd Dispatch

Prune oaks now to avoid risk of oak wilt infection

BRAINERD — Now through February is a great time to prune or cut oaks without the risk of oak wilt infection, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Oak wilt is an invasive fungal ...
La Crosse Tribune

Avoid oak wilt by waiting until after July to prune

To protect oak trees and help prevent oak wilt, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources advises people to avoid pruning oaks on their property from April through July. Spring and early summer ...
MLive

Michigan DNR warns against pruning oak trees from April 15 to July 15

Michigan homeowners and landowners should avoid trimming or pruning oak trees from April 15 through July 15, according to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, to prevent the spread of a ...
Penn Live

Your young trees need some pruning now. Here’s how to do it right

Some trees grow into a nice shape at a measured rate with little help from the tree-planter. But most young trees benefit from some selected pruning cuts — especially in the first two to five years — ...