If you are lucky enough to have trees on your property, chances are, you want to do everything you can to keep them healthy. Trees add depth and beauty to any landscape. However, it is important that you are managing and maintaining your trees properly to help them stand the tests of time. When your tree is in trouble, getting the help you need to nurse it back to health is important. If your tree is dying or dead, you need to consider removal to keep your home and property safe. Arbor Improvements is here to talk about signs your tree is dying and what to do if you think your tree might be in trouble.
Signs & Symptoms of a Dying Tree
When it comes to your tree’s health, it is important to remember that when something looks off with your tree, it doesn’t necessarily mean that the tree is dying. Your tree can be sick and undergo some intervention that can help to save the tree. Knowing the difference between a sick tree and a dead tree is important. Here are some of the symptoms your tree might have it is dead:
– There are multiple branches that are without any buds
– You notice mushrooms or other signs of fungus at the roots of the tree
– Large cracks have appeared in the trunk
– The bark might be peeling off the tree
How Do You Diagnose a Dying Tree?
If you are worried about the health of your tree and are concerned that it might be dying or dead, there are a few tests that you can run on the tree. The first test will involve a pocket knife. Cut the bark off one of the branches to check for any moisture and green growth. The moisture and green color you see means that the tree is still alive. If there isn’t any, here are some of the next steps you should take:
– Try multiple branches or twigs to run to same test and check for green growth
– Inspect the trunk for any cracks, peeling bark, or other injuries that indicate a problem
– Check the entire tree for any signs of fungus growth
– Inspect the canopy of the tree for any portions of the tree that look like they are compromised and ready to break off
– Look for portions of the tree that are missing leaves
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If throughout the testing you notice that your tree is alive but it clearly ill, you need to take action right away to save it. You might also find that your tree has died and you have lost it. In either case, you can turn to Arbor Improvements to help you either nurse your tree back to health or remove it for the safety of your property. It is our goal to keep your property safe and your trees healthy. Call us today!
