Miscellaneous

What is Oak Wilt?

Oak wilt is caused by a fungus called Bretziella fagacearum. It is a deadly tree disease, killing millions of central Texas oak trees every year.

Trees get water and nutrients from their roots. They transmit nutrients through “veins” in the trunk, up to the branches and leaves. Oak wilt clogs the veins of the tree, so it can’t deliver food and water to the rest of the tree. Infected trees start to die from the top down, because it’s hardest to get the liquid to the top of the tree.

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Large Cracks and Holes in Tree Trunks

Mature trees sometimes have large roundish holes or vertical cracks in their trunks. Sometimes the tree manages to seal over a wound in its trunk, and it will be just fine. Other times, the tree needs a little help to control the damage.

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Central Texas Storm Damage

Severe storms are becoming more common. With storms come high winds that can damage or fell trees. Learn what to do if a tree falls on your powerlines with these helpful tips.

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The Lone Star State has fantastic BBQ, southern hospitality, and gorgeous trees. The landscape changes in each area of Texas, but a few things remain the same, including the beautiful trees. Some trees prefer one area over another, but, all in all, the most common Texas tree species thrive in several areas of Texas.

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Late fall and winter are the best times to prune central Texas oak trees.
When the tree doesn’t have its leaves, the arborist can easily assess the structure of the tree’s limbs, and identify the best pruning actions to take for overall tree health.

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Ball Moss Removal and Ball Moss Seeds

When we remove ball moss from your tree, we are removing the mature flowers.  Ball moss produces hairy seeds that wedge themselves into the tree’s rough bark. Rain will push the seeds even farther into the bark, helping the ball moss grow back and spread. 

To prevent regrowth, you can knock the seeds off your tree using a hose with a strong spray jet.  

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