Structural Pruning Helps Trees Weather Winter Temperatures

Long-term Impact of the Hard Freeze in North Texas

In North Texas, the damage done by the 2021 hard freeze will be with us for many years. Many oaks and ashes were hit hard. And while your trees might appear to have recovered well, inspecting the trunk and the canopy for dead branches is highly recommended.

Safety Issues

Cold weather will only make a dead branch more fragile. For the safety of all concerned, it is best to remove dead branches as soon as possible. Dead branches and trees can fail without warning.

Improper Pruning Practices

If your trees have not been pruned according to their natural structure, they may be at particular risk. For more on improper pruning techniques, please read our article Early Tree Death and Improper Pruning Practices in Flower Mound.

Consult an ISA Certified Arborist

Pruning that is improperly done can hurt the health of the tree. In order to get the most benefits from winter pruning, we recommend contacting an ISA Certified Arborist who is fully insured and who works with crews that prune your tree according to their structure. Structural pruning will help your trees weather storms better.