Keep those pruning shears away!

Keep those pruning shears away!

Austin Texas is proud of the many trees that are located in our Capital City! There's even a program where areas of town are identified that "need" trees to help with the energy efficiency we so desire in our homes.

But that's not what I wish to talk about today....it's "keep those pruning shears away from the oak trees" time in Austin. Pruning oak trees between February and June is discouraged. The Texas Forest Service recommends that you avoid pruning during this time period to control the spread of oak wilt.

Live oaks and red oaks are mainly affected by oak wilt....which is an incurable disease caused by a fungus.

So if you are new to town and see these signs popping up that says "Don't prune your Oak Trees", then heed the warning.

You can find more information at www.ci.austin.tx.us/oakwilt or visit the Oak Wilt Information Partnership (www.texasoakwilt.org).

If you are searching for a home with trees then call Gwynn Teal Carpenter of Home and Hearth Realty, Inc. @ (512)467-6191 to make that search easier!