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When is the best time of year to trim oak trees? #679152

Asked January 14, 2021, 7:29 PM EST

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Dakota County Minnesota

Expert Response

Oak wilt is the biggest concern when timing the pruning of your trees. November - March is the SAFE time to prune oaks.

Oaks are most susceptible to oak wilt in MN during the months of April, May and June, so do NOT prune during these months. 

More information: 

https://extension.umn.edu/plant-diseases/oak-wilt-minnesota

Great, Thank You!

On Friday, January 15, 2021, 11:49:01 AM CST, Ask Extension wrote:


The Question Asker Replied January 15, 2021, 8:35 PM EST

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