How Do I Know When A Tree Is Sick?

If you were taking a stroll in your yard and noticed something weird with your tree, there could be a problem with your tree. It’s a great thing that you have seen earlier. This is crucial in case your tree is sick. Trees also get sick, and if you love trees, you will notice and give them proper care and treatment.

Monitoring your trees regularly is one of the best ways to keep them healthy. However, even with the monitoring, if you do not know what to look for to know when your tree is sick, it will be hard to give it the proper care and treatment it needs.

Fortunately, we can help you with a few tips to spot a sick tree and appropriately respond to the situation. Here is how you can gauge the condition of your tree.

Examine the parts of the tree

This may look straightforward, but there is more to it.

1. Examining tree trunks and bark

When you notice vertical cracks on your tree’s trunks or bark, it could mean the tree’s health is deteriorating. Trees usually age, getting rid of the bark’s outer layer and replacing them with a new one. But when a tree is sick, it even finds it hard to replace the old bark.

Also, check whether there is fungal growth in these parts. Fungal growth may indicate an internal rot in your tree.

2. Check the roots

With most trees’ roots hidden underground, it can be hard for you to examine his part. If you have performed recent constructions near your tree, there are chances that you have damaged their roots.

Soil compaction due to construction is one of the reasons why trees die without showing any signs.

One critical sign you should look for is the sprouting of small branches from the trunk tree base. Such sprouts indicate that the tree is suffering from a significant amount of stress.

3. Check branches and twigs.

Dead branches can indicate that your tree is suffering from a root or trunk problem. Ensure you conduct regular inspections on the twigs and branches.

Remove a small twig from a branch and break it open, and check its color on the inside. You do not need to worry if the color is light green. But if you find any other different color, it could mean your tree is sick.

What to do when your tree is sick

Once you know that your tree could be sick, and you have identified the part that is suffering, it’s time you should consider the help of an arborist.

Arborists are trained and knowledgeable and can help you treat your tree and return it to its perfect and healthy condition.

At Bay Tree Removal Service, we have a team of qualified arborists that can help you treat any condition your tree is suffering from. We will diagnose the tree’s condition and give your tree the right treatment it needs.

Call us @(510) 250-5158 today for all your tree care needs.

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