Another fall has gone. This means that the leaves on your trees are now probably on the ground. This is to be anticipated. Plenty of trees lose their leaves in the fall. In general, do you know if your trees are healthy? Would you be able to detect if one were dead and a possible hazard to your property and family? If not, this article is for you!
When you know what you’re searching for, recognizing dead trees is quite easy. Read on to get the necessary information to decide if it’s time to remove a tree, alive or dead.
Why Remove a Dead Tree?
It’s not hard to understand that if a tree is dead, it can be a threat to your property and must be removed. Below are some of the main reasons to get a dead tree from your property:
- Dead trees are a fire hazard
- Dead trees attract pests
- Dead trees are unattractive/damaging to your property
- Dead trees have contagious tree diseases
Is My Tree Dead?
You know it’s critical to remove a dead tree. However, do you know if your tree is actually dead? Here are some real indicators that you might want to take action:
- At the base of the tree is heaving soil
- At the base of the tree is fungi
- Thin branches without buds at the end of branches
- Peeling/cracked/chipped bark
- Hanging or dead branches
Take the twig test! It goes like this: crack a twig in half. If it’s green inside, it’s alive. If it’s brown, it’s dead.
Additionally, if you can break the twig simple with a little arching, you realize it’s dead wood. Also, you can perform this test on bigger trees by scrapping the bark at the base of the tree. If your tree needs to removed, it is best to call a professional Tampa tree service company.
