Texas Tree Surgeons

09/03/2026

We spoke with The Dallas Morning News about heat stress and what North Texans can do to help their trees recover.

“Here in Texas, we go through these droughts all the time,” King said. “This year is going to [have] a long-lasting effect, and recovery of this type of environmental stress is a multiyear process.” 

Link to article: https://www.dallasnews.com/news/weather/article/extreme-heat-drought-impacting-north-texas-trees-22398145.php

09/03/2026

In this heat everyone is looking for shade to shield them from the intensity of the sun. Even your trees. PSA don't over prune your trees.

09/01/2026

This tree is an example of being over pruned. Once a tree has had a large amount of the canopy stripped it becomes costly to rehabilitate it with restoration pruning.

This tree is an example of being over pruned.

08/29/2026

We’ve been noticing a lot of sudden limb drop still occurring despite the minimal cool down we’ve gotten.

Be honest. How comfortable do you feel sitting or parking under a tree right now?

https://texastreesurgeons.com/what-is-sudden-limb-drop/

08/27/2026

Since the exact cause of high temperature limb loss is unknown, there is no guaranteed way to prevent it. However, the healthier the tree is the better chance it has to recover and withstand stress.

Since the exact cause of high temperature limb loss is unknown, there is no guaranteed way to prevent it. However, the healthy the tree is the better chance it has to recover and withstand stress.

08/26/2026

We are rounding up some customer questions and will be posting our answers more regularly to our feed.

Today’s question, “Why do some Live Oak produce sprouts?

RESOURCES

https://texastreesurgeons.com/choosing-the-right-mulch/

https://texastreesurgeons.com/watering-trees-north-texas

https://texastreesurgeons.com/fertilization-and-soil-amendments

08/24/2026

If your soil looks like this and you are wondering why your tree looks like this….

Water your trees! (Who remembers what happened in 2011?!)

When conditions become severe, fine roots dehydrate, lose cellular function, and simply die.

The energy demand is too high so the roots lose ability to function.

This in turn provides less supply of water to leaves and specially further up into canopy. High temps directly injure leaves through intense sunlight and hot air moving across canopy.

This causes leaf scortch, browning, curling, and premature leaf drop.

Leaf drop is the final symptom of heat/drought stress as it’s the trees last reaction to conserving water within its own system as it is not available in the soil.

The heat will go away but doesn’t mean microbial activity returns to normal conditions immediately.

08/21/2026

Same tree, photos are just 18 days apart. Heat stress is destroying our urban forest in North Texas.

Helping Heat-Stressed Trees Recover

Consistent, deep watering is one of the most effective ways to help trees cope with heat and drought stress. By maintaining adequate soil moisture throughout the root zone and giving extra attention to trees showing visible signs of stress, homeowners can help support tree health during extended periods of hot, dry weather.

To support tree health during hot weather:

💚 Water deeply and consistently during extended dry periods

💚 Apply organic mulch to help retain soil moisture and moderate soil temperatures

💚Avoid excessive pruning during periods of extreme heat

💚Monitor trees for signs of insect activity or disease

💚Consult an ISA Certified Arborist® if symptoms worsen or persist

https://texastreesurgeons.com/north-texas-extreme-heat-is-drying-out-trees/

08/21/2026

We've been getting more calls about limb failures recently. Safety is priority if a tree has failed on a structure.

Don’t let one tree failure define all trees. Healthy, properly maintained trees provide numerous benefits to your home and neighborhood.

08/20/2026

We spoke with WFAA Weather about the extreme temperatures affecting our urban forest.

We can see our flowers wilting and our lawns turning brown. But tre...