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Jan 18, Okay, here it is: Spring! However, pruning Oaks during this time IS safe if the wounds two inches in diameter and larger have a thin coat of wound dressing applied to them as the cuts are made. We define spring as the time when trees become active- after winter dormancy, and during flowering and re-leafing. This period can vary dramatically in north Texas. That said, wintertime is the best time to trim.

Anytime between November 1 and March 31 is the best time to trim your oak trees. They are less vulnerable during this time to infestations or diseases that could rot them. Rot in particular can ravage even the largest of trees, leaving them feeble, damaged, and at risk of potentially falling.

Oak trees are best trimmed in the winter between November and March. Oak trees are dormant in winter and are less likely to be negatively affected by pruning when in winter dormancy. That being said, branches which are dead, damaged, or diseased should be Estimated Reading Time: 8 mins.

Oct 14, It is safest to trim oak trees during the colder fall and winter months. Oak trees are sensitive to trimming during the warmer months of the year, and trimming your oak trees during the summer can unnecessarily put your oak trees at risk for disease. Mar 14, If you have oaks in your landscape that need pruning and you live in an area of Minnesota where oak wilt occurs, pruning must be done before the oak wilt fungus and it's insect vector become bushfelling.bar wilt is a fatal disease of oak trees that can be found in some counties of Minnesota.

If you live in an area where oak wilt occurs, it is critical to prune oak trees before the high risk. Feb 24, Completing oak tree pruning when your trees are young is the best way to encourage a lovely shape when they mature.

While oaks are fairly carefree when it comes to disease, oak wilt is an increasing concern. Knowing when to prune is the best insurance you have against oak wilt infection!

We recommend oak tree pruning when trees are dormant.