Routine oak pruning is prohibited from February 1 through June 30 due to high risk of oak wilt infection. Emergency oak pruning may be allowed during this period if the oak is a public safety or property hazard. Call the City Forester at 512-314-7538 to discuss exceptions. More...
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Commercial property owners and homeowners with questions about tree removal permits and landscape alterations should call the Building and Development Services department at 512-314-7540.
The fungus causes the water conducting system of the tree to become plugged so that the tree wilts and drops its leaves. Most infected oaks die within weeks or months. Oak Tree