FREEZE DAMAGE
Normally trees can tolerate short periods of freeze stress and recover fairly well, but prolonged freezing temperatures for days/ weeks at a time can cause massive cellular damage to the vascular system of a tree, that can lead to premature death in some cases, and a weakened immune system in others, leading it to become susceptible to wood boring pests that can quickly “finish off the job”
It is essential to assess the damage caused by prolonged cold temperatures as soon as possible, as the longer the tree is stressed can have a great effect on whether or not recovery is possible. Contact us if you think your tree may have suffered freeze damage during the cold snap North Texas experienced in early 2021.