ASH BORERS IN SOUTHLAKE
Recently, while giving a free estimate in Southlake, our Managing Arborist, Hannah, was surprised to see red-headed ash borers on an elm tree. This is rare and exciting moment for an arborist, because the adult insects are only active on the outside of a tree for a short period of time and rarely more than one at a time. Borers live under the bark of trees and affect all different species. They damage the tissues that move water and nutrients from the roots to the canopy. Damage done by borers often goes unnoticed until it is too late for the tree to survive. Signs of borers include small holes, lose bark, thin tree canopy, light-colored leaves and dead limbs in tree tops.

There are many different types of wood borers but the one that often gets the most coverage is the emerald ash borer. Southlake, as part of Tarrant County, is the area that was recently confirmed to have EAB activity. The Texas A&M Forest Service is working on a plan to manage EAB in Texas, including possible quarantines of the affected counties.

Southlake Street Tree Program

The City of Southlake is passionate about trees and their preservation. The Southlake Street Tree Program offers discounts on new trees for residents to plant in right-of-way areas.