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Worried about tree failing during wind or inclement weather?

We have some tips for identifying potential issues, weaknesses, and the general health of your trees.

The following points are intended as a general reference, and are not to take the place of a professional assessment.

As a homeowner in the great Pacific Northwest, you are probably used to enjoying the trees on your property. You grow accustomed to your trees, and notice how they change during the seasons.

It is this observance that can be a great advantage in spotting health issues that may not be immediately or openly visible. Keeping an eye ‘warning signs’ is the best way to preemptively correct an unhealthy tree.

Basic signs of tree’s health suffering:

It is important to remember that a healthy tree has a considerably higher structural integrity. Keeping your trees healthy is the key to ensuring you have a safe and strong addition to your property.

The above points are some basic things to look for in a tree of declining health. But there are other common natural indicators of an unstable or potentially hazardous tree that you can look for:

Signs of potentially hazardous trees

There are many pruning methods that can help save and increase the safety of a tree that may display some of the aforementioned health issues.

Deadwood-removal, as well as structure pruning for better weight distribution can drastically increase the health and safety of any mature Northwest tree.

There are many other ways to prevent damage or infection, as well as ways to help restore an unhealthy tree that we will cover in the next installment.