Common tree risks
Lower Trunk Rot
Undesireable Species
Undesireable Species
-Cavities in the lower trunk area, and root flare
-Mushrooms on the stem or root flare
-Presence of Brown Rot
Undesireable Species
Undesireable Species
Undesireable Species
Pine, tulip poplar, cucumber magnolia, cottonwood, basswood, and others are naturally soft or brittle, and are generally considered hazardous if they are near a structure.
Included Bark
Undesireable Species
Included Bark
Co-Dominant stems account for about 50% of the wind damage that I see. Learn to identify them, why they are danagerous, and what we can do to mitigate those risks.
if you think you have tree risk...
Have one of our ISA Certified Arborists come assess your situation right away!
Have one of our ISA Certified Arborists come assess your situation right away!
Have one of our ISA Certified Arborists come assess your situation right away!
You may be at more or less risk thank you think, don't take action with out consulting a qualified professional.
There is usually more than one way to solve any problem...
Have one of our ISA Certified Arborists come assess your situation right away!
Have one of our ISA Certified Arborists come assess your situation right away!
... and tree problems are no different. Removal is one way to mitigate a risk but it may not be the only way - trees are valuable, and can boost your property value up to 20%. We can always remove a dominant tree, but we can't put it back! Please consider all options before removing a dominant hardwood from your landscape.