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Hackberry trees in Denton County are being hit by hard by moth larvae. The small green caterpillar eats the flesh out of the leaves, leaving only the veins. The defoliation can make a hackberry tree appear as if it is…
The summer of 2022 has been difficult for those in North Texas. We’ve had little rain and record-breaking heat. And the weather forecasters say that there’s only more challenging days ahead. Are Your Trees Dying or Just Thirsty? While native…
Texas live oak (Quercus fusiformis), is found in Texas and parts of Oklahoma and Mexico. Texas Mature Texas live oaks provide deep shade and are extremely heat tolerant. The acorns are sweet and sought out by animals and birds. Common…
As mentioned before on this blog, the emerald ash borer (EAB) has been detected in North Texas. If you own any ash trees, they could become infested. And while infestation is not certain, we recommend that you make an inventory…
Long-term Impact of a Hard Freeze 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…
The Post Oak (Quercus stellata) is the most common tree species in North Texas. It thrives in dry, sandy soils and is particular to rocky high points. In the wild, the Post Oak is often found growing alongside Blackjack Oaks.…
Choosing a tree that can thrive in the best Hardiness Zone The hard freeze this February was difficult for several tree species in North Texas. If you’re a homeowner in North Texas who lost a tree, you might be considering…
The Mexican White Oak is native to Mexico, Guatemala and Texas—just barely. The only known population within the U.S. is found along the Devil’s River in Val Verde County. This species, Quercus polymorpha, is not to be confused with the…
The Emerald Ash Borer has killed billions of ash trees in the United States, and as one researcher has stated, “it is likely to kill billions more.” The exotic pest is a serious threat to ash trees in the United…