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Is it too late now to trim oak trees in Iowa City? If they need to be trimmed later in the season, what is the best dressing of the wound?
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Asked March 06, 2025, 1:52 PM EST
Is it too late now to trim oak trees in Iowa City? If they need to be trimmed later in the season, what is the best dressing of the wound?
Johnson County Iowa
Expert Response
Good afternoon Mary,
Thank you for contacting AnswerLine. It appears winter (December-February) is the best time to prune oaks as an effort to help prevent Oak Wilt.
https://yardandgarden.extension.iastate.edu/how-to/pruning-oak-trees-avoid-oak-wilt
For additional information I would recommend contacting the Johnson County Master Gardeners at<personal data hidden>.
Thank you for contacting AnswerLine. It appears winter (December-February) is the best time to prune oaks as an effort to help prevent Oak Wilt.
https://yardandgarden.extension.iastate.edu/how-to/pruning-oak-trees-avoid-oak-wilt
For additional information I would recommend contacting the Johnson County Master Gardeners at<personal data hidden>.
