[Neighbors] Oak Wilt disease

[Indy Chief]

Thank you for posting this awareness -- so important in keeping this
neighborhood gorgeous and adding value to the community.

Best,
India

On Fri, May 17, 2024 at 2:30 PM liza urso via Neighbors <
neighbors at lj-estates.com> wrote:

> Hi, LJE neighbors.
>
> I’ve seen some oak trees (live, red, etc) in LJE being trimmed recently,
> so I thought I would re-send my email of last month.
>
> I have been told by my certified arborist   that if you MUST trim an oak
> between Feb. and  July (fallen limb, e. g.), the cut area should be painted
> with that black tree paint, so the spores of the disease can’t get into the
> fresh wood.
>
> Please read the article which is in the link in my April email.
>
> The oaks in entire neighborhoods can be wiped out with an Oak Wilt event,
> as is happening in Lake Highlands, as shown in the article.
>
> Not only are our LJE oak trees stately to behold, but they add monetary
> value to our properties.
>
> Best to all. Happy weekend.
>
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
>
> On Wed, Apr 3, 2024 at 2:01 PM liza urso via Neighbors <
> neighbors at lj-estates.com> wrote:
>
>
> This is a troubling article about many beautiful oaks in Lake Highlands.
>>
>> I thought it was widespread knowledge that oaks should not be pruned
>> between Valentines Day and 4th of July.  However, I still see numerous tree
>> trimmers in LJE (and beyond) trimming oaks during that dangerous time.
>> Either they are unaware, or just want the $.
>>
>> How terrible it would be for LJE to lose our magnificent oaks… I, like
>> the person in the attached article, moved here primarily for the gorgeous
>> trees and the ambiance they provide.
>>
>>
>> https://www.wfaa.com/article/weather/dallas-oak-wilt-lake-highlands/287-db12aa3e-ec3e-4a79-b450-ae66e3b00a7d
>>
>> Sent from my iPhone
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