Posted: May 05, 2021

In this Houston Chron and My San Antonio article, Matt Petty from Davey's South Houston office talks about what zombie trees are and why you may have some on your property after the Texas freeze in February.

snow on trees and bushes

They're among us. 

Trees parading as being alive and well, leaves green and blowing in the wind. You might sit under one to keep shaded from the sun or have it planted in your backyard. 

But some of these trees were killed in February's disastrous freeze and haven't yet shown signs of destress, according to Matt Petty, an arborist who works with Davey Tree. 

"They're trees that are dead and just don't know it yet," Petty said. "They're in decline with crippling health or safety issues that are not visible to the untrained eye." 

To learn about how to spot and care for a zombie tree, go to Chron.com or mySA.com to read the full story. 

The Davey Tree Expert Company, headquartered in Kent, Ohio, provides research-driven tree services, grounds maintenance and environmental and utility infrastructure consulting for residential, utility, commercial and environmental partners in the U.S. and Canada. As one of the top ten largest employee-owned companies in the U.S., Davey's 12,000 employees have been dedicated to creating and delivering sustainable solutions since 1880. Apply today to join the Davey legacy, and learn about how we're growing with our new SEED Campus

Other News Posts

028A0878 5464X6830 F52e660
Davey In The News

Why Are Leaves Changing if It's Still Hot in Nashville?

Lukas Suzano from Davey's Nashville office talks about the early-changing leaves and how heat and drought stress are affecting trees. 
Read More
DT 1366
Davey In The News

Beetles Pose a Threat to San Francisco Peninsula Communities

George Reno from Davey's Menlo Park office talks about the different beetles that could infest your Peninsula trees and offers advice on how to safeguard them.  
Read More
Two Employees (1)
Two Employees (1)

Get In Touch With Us!

We pride ourselves at Davey Tree on providing prompt, professional and personalized service from certified arborists that live, work and engage in your community. Contact one of our Davey Tree specialists for your residential, commercial, utility, or environmental needs.

Let's Find What
You're Looking For!