Waiting until the leaves drop in fall is a rule of thumb for pruning shade trees, mainly because you can see bare limbs better, and the job is less “messy” without leaves attached to the cut branches.

PITTSBURGH — An invasive fungus is wreaking havoc on local oak trees. Oak wilt disease is fast-moving, killing some trees in less than a year. Local experts showed Channel 11′s Lisa Sylvester what to ...

NORTHERN MICHIGAN (WPBN/WGTU) -- Some lawn maintenance is recommended now that the leaves have fallen. Experts explained why this is the best time of year to prune your trees to avoid a deadly tree ...

DALLAS — In the serene community of Lake Highlands, the sight of grand oak trees has long been a source of pride and joy for residents like Sherry Koeninger. The stately trees, which have flourished ...

Oak wilt is a fungus that spreads through a tree's water system, causing it to wilt and die. The fungus was confirmed in the park on Oct. 6, and nearly 30 trees have been cut down. Nearly 30 oak trees ...

Texas forest officials are trying to stop residents from pruning their trees in the new year to guard against a deadly tree disease known as oak wilt. Winter is typically the best time to trim trees, ...

PEORIA, Ill. (AP) -- A fungus that attacks oaks and can spread from tree to tree is continuing its assault in central Illinois this summer, experts say. The disease, oak wilt, was first noticed ...

AUSTIN (KXAN) — As the winter months roll in through Central Texas, so, too is oak wilt season. Oak wilt is one of the most impactful tree diseases nationally, and is particularly destructive here in ...