Oak wilt is one of the deadliest tree diseases in the United States, killing millions of oak trees across 76 Texas counties.

“Prevention is key to stopping the spread of oak wilt. Any new wound on an oak tree can be an entry point for infection ...

Jessica Jones, an arborist with San Antonio Tree Surgeons, said the best way to identify oak wilt is by examining the leaves of a live oak. Jones said the leaves are the last symptom and sometimes ...

Texans can help prevent the spread of oak wilt by avoiding pruning or wounding oak trees from February through June.

Now is a great time to prune or cut oaks without the risk of oak wilt infection, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Winter is also the safest ...

Our oak trees are the backbone of South Central Texas, but neighborhoods like Live Oak, Shavano Park, Hollywood Park and the Hill Country are threatened by oak wilt.