Drought-Stressed Trees: Infections, Defenses and How to Help

Talking Trees with Davey Tree · Jul 24, 2025 · 24m

Jess Divin, district manager of Davey's East San Antonio office, talks about how Texas' long-term drought is impacting trees, as well as the infections that can result from drought stress and the natural defenses trees use to survive.

In this episode we cover:

Oak wilt fungal infection (00:42)

How can homeowners take care of oak wilt? (3:40)

Years-long Texas drought is highly affecting trees (7:37)

Tree defense mechanisms during drought stress (8:20)

Tree watering during a drought (11:28)

Biscogniauxia fungal infection (14:13)

Invest in your trees to ensure prolonged health (18:47)

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