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Live Oak Pruning in Houston: Avoid Oak Wilt Season

Safe to prune live oak in Houston summer? Or wait for winter?

Guideline

Best: late winter/early spring (pre-leaf). Critical: Avoid April 1 – July 1 (oak wilt season). Sap beetles carry fungus to fresh cuts. February–March ideal.

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