Stump Removal in San Antonio, TX

San Antonio's tree preservation ordinance (Unified Development Code §35-523) sets rules for significant and heritage trees (24 inches and larger) mainly during development and permitting. Lots where construction of one- to three-family dwellings is complete are exempt from those preservation requirements. Historic districts and development projects may still involve review.

Live oak: dominant native; oak wilt spreads through connected roots Texas red oak: very susceptible; dies within weeks of infection Pecan: large and heavy-limbed; river bottoms and older neighborhoods

Root-connected live oaks let the disease spread tree to tree. Trenching, careful pruning timing and removal of infected red oaks are standard tools.

North-side trees on limestone have little soil water to draw on and decline in dry years.

Fast-growing volunteer trees crowd fences and foundations and are frequent removals.

North-side lots on limestone make stump grinding and root work harder and slower. Older central neighborhoods like Alamo Heights and Monte Vista have very large oaks and pecans near historic homes, where careful rigging is needed.