Best Time of Year to Trim Trees in Watertown
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Watertown Fact Bank
County Codington County
EAB status confirmed-in-city
Population ~23,700 (2024 estimate)
Every fact cited
Late winter dormant-season pruning is standard for most Watertown shade trees. Avoid pruning oaks between April and July to reduce oak wilt risk.
Frequently Asked
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Is there a best time to prune ash trees in Watertown given EAB?
General dormant-season timing still applies; combine with a health assessment given the city's confirmed EAB status.