Tree Care 101: How Do You Identify a Dangerous Tree?

Having a weak or dying tree in your yard has a potential hazard lying in wait. You risk thousands of dollars of property damage and, worse, injury to your family.

Even if your tree looks perfectly healthy, natural variables such as storms and heavy rainfalls can easily cause your tree to snap, leading to an accident.

The good news is that dangerous trees can be easy to spot and take care of before they become disastrous.

To help you identify a problematic tree, focus on these parts of the tree:

• The trunk
  The tree trunk supports a massive weight of the tree branches, and sometimes the weight may be too much to bear. So, check for any indications of cavities in the trunk or maybe cracks. Also, check for any peeling barks off the trunk.
  If you notice any of these, the entire tree may be at a greater risk of splitting or breaking apart.

• Check the canopy
  If your tree is not giving the shade it’s supposed to, the problem could be it has some dead branches.
  Or, if you notice the bark of your branches falling off, or some branches lack leaves, that’s an indication of something not working as it should, which is a problem that needs to be dealt with.
  Don’t hesitate to call tree removal services to help trim the dying and dead branches.

• Check the ground around the tree
  A tree is held in place by its root system. While you might not know what goes on beneath the ground, you can inspect the most visible parts of the root system, that is, the anchoring roots, for any signs of rotting.
  If not taken care of, root decay can cause a myriad of issues. Check also for any mushrooms or fungi growing near the tree roots. Fungal growth is a clear sign of something wrong with your tree.

Hopefully, these tips will help you save your tree before it becomes a hazard. For better tree care, call in the experts.

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• Tree trimming
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