[Neighbors] Oak Wilt disease

[Indy Chief]

Thank you Liza for sending this reminder!

I. Rubin

On Tue, May 28, 2024 at 2:57 PM liza urso <lizaurso at yahoo.com> wrote:

> One of our neighbors just made a very good point.  With all of the tree
> damage in LJE today, it would be great if those of you with damaged oaks
> (of all species) could have the bare areas painted with black pruning
> paint, so the Oak Wilt spores won't get into the open bark.
>
> Many thanks.  Trying to keep these beautiful trees safe, from one thing
> and another! Best to all.  Liza
>
> Liza P. Urso
> Attorney at Law
> 214-882-9858
>
>
> On Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at 02:18:41 PM CDT, Indy Chief <
> rubini1999 at gmail.com> wrote:
>
>
> Hi Liza,
>
> With all the broken tree limbs in the neighborhood, will you remind the
> neighbors about the pruning paint so the spores for Oak Wilt won't get into
> the trees? I have two trees with torn limbs, one massive and I definitely
> plan to use the black pruning paint.
>
> Thank you in advance,
> India Rubin
>
> 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
>
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