How Texans can protect their trees before oak wilt season begins

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 Central Texas, according to the Texas A&M Forest Service. Oak wilt involves a fungus that permeates and disables a tree's water conducting system; while all oak trees can be infected by the fungus, some species are more susceptible than others.

Oak wilt season begins Feb. 1...