Trees are one of Mother Nature’s most magnificent productions. They provide shade in the summer months and block chilling winds in the winter. They provide shelter for a microcosm of life from beetles to birds and even host the occasional treehouse for young humans. We tend to think of trees as living forever.
This misconception is understandable, many tree species outlive humans by several hundred years. Conifers can even live to be thousands of years old. As long-lived as some of their kind are, trees are not immortal. They have a finite lifespan. Be it 50 years or 5,000 years, they will eventually grow old and die like all living things.
Risks Posed By Dying Trees
Curtis Fay and his team showed up at our house today with all of the heavy equipment necessary to surgically remove a large tree leaning toward our house. I couldn’t stay the whole time and when I got home I surveyed the yard and you wouldn’t even know they were there. Except, of course, the tree vanished. Fast. Excellent clean-up. Great value.Eric Fuhrman, Memphis, TN
Dying Tree Warning Signs
Decay
Cracks
Cankers
Poor Architecture
Crown Dieback
Loose bark
Discoloration
Save Your Dying Tree With Mister Tree
These are some of the most common signs of tree that is experiencing a high degree of chronic stress. However, stress alone does not indicate that a tree is dying. All of the symptoms above are serious and untreated will likely result in tree death. Depending on the root cause of the symptoms, the damage may be reversible if caught and treated quickly.
If a tree on your property is displaying any of these symptoms, it is time to call in a professional who has the knowledge to diagnose the cause of the problem and advise you on whether the tree can be saved or needs to be removed. Mister Tree Service has a team of ISA-certified arborists with over 30 years of combined experience in tree care. Mister Tree Service serves clients throughout the greater Memphis area. Click the “Contact Us” button and fill out a contact form to let us know how we can help you.