Signs Of A Dying Tree

Sometimes, trees’ beautiful and wonderful nature faces tough times by getting sick and eventually dying slowly. When a tree is dying, it could cause potential risks to your home and properties. While chances of a dying tree falling on you are very minimal, the likelihood that it could fall on properties is not written off.

To avoid such risks, you should be keen to beware of the signs of a dying tree. Here are some signs that may help you know when your tree is dying and needs to be removed.

The tree is not producing healthy, green leaves.

If your tree was producing green leaves in the past but then stops and produces unhealthy leaves with different colors, it may indicate that your tree is facing some health issues that could be making it die slowly.

If your tree is producing a little of the green leaves, it is a sign that it suffers from a disease. You should seek professional assistance from qualified arborists to give it proper care and treatment to salvage its health.

Brittle, falling branches

Branches of a tree also show the overall health of a tree. If you notice any branches falling from your tree or are easy to break and be removed, your tree may be dying. Healthy trees are always strong and have branches that are hard to break.

If the branches’ wood is wet and rotten, it’s a clear sign that your tree is dying.

Decline health of the bark of the tree

When you evaluate certain parts of your tree’s bark, you can quickly notice when it is dying. If you see sap oozing from the bark of your tree, it could mean that bugs, insects, and pests are getting in the bark.

If you find that you can easily scrape off the bark, your tree may be in some trouble, making it have weak barks.

Such barks shed off easily, leaving the trunk exposed and can crack easily, bringing more problems.

Your tree is leaning.

This is an obvious sign that should never be ignored at any time. A tree that is gradually leaning may have the problem with its roots decaying and making it weak. Eventually, such trees may fall without warning.

This is something you should always consider and monitor, especially after a storm.

Your tree has an abundance of deadwood.

A few dead wood or branches do not immediately point out to a dying tree. However, when this situation prevails, it could indicate your tree is sick and dying. Deadwood means reduced leaves and branches, which affect the tree’s ability to photosynthesize.

Soil

Finally, you can take your eyes off the tree and determine whether your tree is dying. If the soil is looking cracked and dry, that could indicate your tree could be dry and thirsty too. If the area has undergone some construction works in the past, there are high chances that the tree’s roots were disturbed and damaged.

Tree service you can trust

Keeping your trees alive is a job that will require effort and professional assistance. The key to a happy tree life lies with Bay Tree Removal Service.

We provide tree care and treatment services in the Bay Area.

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

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