Recovery of Old Pecan, Oak, and Fig Trees After Late Freeze

Situation

9 pecans (26–48″ DBH), oak, 2 figs hit by 3 nights of killing frost after full leaf-out. Some re-leafing; some trunk sprouts; figs inactive.

Outlook

• Trees will survive. Hardwoods re-leaf after spring freeze.
• Foliage may be thinner this year (stored energy used twice).
• Pecan crop lost (flowers killed).
• Minor limb dieback possible.

Key Takeaway

No intervention needed. Established hardwoods reliably recover from late freeze with reduced but adequate canopy.