All of us know that trees are living plants that require care and maintenance to keep them healthy. What many people might not realize is that when a tree is injured or diseased, it will work, much like humans, to heal itself. When it comes to keeping your trees healthy, one of the best ways to do it is to know what tree you are working with. This can help you determine the best course of treatment needed in healing any injuries and eradicating any diseases that your tree might be struggling with. Arbor Improvements is here to talk about how knowing your trees can help you when they are injured or diseased.
What Causes Trees to Get Sick?
There are two different categories of factors that can play a role in the health of your trees. One category is biotic, or living, and the other category is abiotic, or not living. If you have a good understanding of these factors, it can help you determine whether or not you need an arborist to assist you in healing your trees. The biotic factors include:
– Fungi or mushrooms
– Bacteria
– Pests
– Animals
– Parasitic plants
– Viruses
Abiotic factors include:
– Temperature changes
– Root damage
– Lack of water
– Mineral deficiencies
– Improper pruning
– Soil/root compaction
Trees Don’t Always Show You Signs They’re Unhealthy
The hardest part of caring for a diseased tree, is that often you don’t know that it is ill. When you know the history of your tree, it can give you the best chance at determining whether or not a tree is diseased in the first place. When you know your tree, you are going to notice signs that it is distressed earlier than you would on trees that you are unfamiliar with. It is important that you contact an arborist as soon as you notice that there are signs of stress on your trees. As a general rule, these visual clues indicate that your tree is stressed for some reason:
– Changes in the color or the thickness of the foliage
– Check the branches or the trunk for any signs that there is oozing, drying or discoloration
– Spotting or any other patterns that are abnormal
– Changes in the landscape that your tree isn’t handling well
– Signs that there are issues with the roots like a foul odor, to little or too much moisture, or any roots that are girdling
Pre-Storm Inspection, Emergency Tree Removal, Stump Grinding, Tree Trimming & Pruning & More in Greenville, Greer, Mauldin, Simpsonville, Union and Spartanburg, SC
If you have noticed that your tree isn’t looking like itself and you are concerned about it, you can turn to Arbor Improvements to come take a look. Our team of highly qualified arborists will ensure your trees are healthy. If they aren’t, we will work with the homeowner to help give your tree the best chance at healing possible. Call us today!
