Best Time of Year to Trim Trees in Brookings
Brookings · Tree Trimming & Pruning · Step 5 of 5
Brookings Fact Bank
County Brookings County
EAB status confirmed-in-city; county quarantined
Population ~25,000 (2024 estimate)
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Late winter dormant-season pruning is standard for most Brookings shade trees. Avoid pruning oaks between April and July to reduce oak wilt risk.
Frequently Asked
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Does Brookings' EAB situation change the best pruning season for ash?
The general dormant-season timing still applies, but combine any ash pruning with a broader EAB health assessment given the county's confirmed status.