Oak wilt is one of the deadliest tree diseases in the United States, killing millions of trees across 76 counties of Texas. (Courtesy Photo) AUSTIN While winter is the ideal time to prune trees, ...

CENTRAL TEXAS (KXAN) — Texas A&M Forest Service experts are forewarning Central Texas property owners about the dangers of oak wilt, a fungal tree disease that can substantially impact property values ...

Texas forest officials are attempting to deter residents from pruning their trees in the new year to guard against a deadly tree disease known as oak wilt. Winter is typically the best time to trim ...

MIDLAND, Texas — Oak wilt is a disease that can make short work of any oak trees it affects in an area. "It's a fungus that attacks the vessels, the water bearing vessels of a tree, an oak tree. And ...

DALLAS — In the serene community of Lake Highlands, the sight of grand oak trees has long been a source of pride and joy for residents like Sherry Koeninger. The stately trees, which have flourished ...

WACO, Texas — Oak wilt is a fungus that is carried by a beetle and spread throughout the central U.S. Not only can the spread of the infection cause irreversible damage and even death to a tree, it ...

Oak wilt is a disease of oak trees caused by the fungus Ceratocystis fagacearum, which enters the tree and halts the flow of water and elements by clogging up vessels in the trees' vascular system.

Q: I need a crash course in oak wilt. What types of oaks are most likely to be affected? How can I know if my trees are in danger? What precautions can I take, and who should I hire? When can I have ...

Central Texas’ native oaks, especially live oaks, are one of our most valuable assets. They beautify our land, provide valuable shade and are our legacy from past generations. But they are in danger.

Feb. 6—AUSTIN — While winter is the ideal time to prune trees, pruning after recent droughts and freezes may cause more damage than good this year. "Pruning always adds stress to trees because it ...