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Central Texas tree care guides

Name: Austin Tree Specialists
Address: 5900 Balcones Dr #19178, Austin, TX, 78731, US
Telephone: (512) 291-8844
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Everything we get asked in the field, written down by the arborists who answer it.

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Oak Wilt in Austin: Identification, Prevention & Treatment

Oak wilt is a lethal fungal disease (Bretziella fagacearum) that kills red oaks in weeks and live oaks over months to years, spreading through connected root systems and by sap bee…

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When to Trim Oak Trees in Texas: The Safe Pruning Window

Prune oak trees in Texas from mid-July through January. Avoid February through June, when sap beetles that carry the oak wilt fungus are most active and infected red oaks are produ…

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Tree Removal Cost Guide for Austin, TX

Tree removal in Austin typically costs $600–$1,200 for a small tree, $1,200–$2,800 for a medium tree, and $2,500–$4,500+ for a large oak, with crane or tight-access jobs over struc…

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Storm-Damaged Tree: What to Do First

Get everyone away from the tree and any downed lines first — assume every wire is live and stay 30 feet back. Call 911 and Austin Energy for line contact, then call a certified arb…

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Best Trees to Plant in Central Texas

The most reliable shade trees for Central Texas are cedar elm, bur oak, chinkapin oak, Mexican white oak (Monterrey oak), and Texas red oak, with live oak still excellent where oak…

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