The trees in your backyard offer numerous benefits, including shade and aesthetic benefits. People also need trees for better air quality, thanks to their ability to store carbon and produce oxygen. However, despite all these benefits, there are times when tree removal becomes necessary. For example, if a tree has an incurable disease, you should cut it down to prevent the disease from spreading to other nearby trees.
Use these signs to know when it's time to remove a tree.
The Tree Is Dead
No matter how you love your tree, you should not keep it in your yard if it is dead. Dead trees are a safety hazard, as they can fall any time and destroy your property. The branches of a dead tree can also break and injure someone.
You will know that your tree is dead if it doesn't blossom, even when the weather is right. Dead trees also have peeling backs, and the layer beneath the bark is brown and dry.
The Tree Shows Signs of Root Decay
Even if a tree looks healthy at the top, you should remove it from your yard if it has decaying or damaged roots. Roots are what anchor trees in the ground, meaning any damage to them affects the stability of a tree. Such a tree cannot withstand heavy winds and storms, meaning it will fall to the ground if bad weather hits your area.
The Tree Is Leaning
Like a dead tree, a leaning tree is a safety hazard that you should consider eliminating. While a tree may lean on its own, most trees lean due to damages caused by strong winds and storms. In most cases, the ground around such trees appears to be lifted, meaning the tree's weight is overcoming the root's ability to anchor the tree into the ground. Eventually, such a tree will fall and damage property or injure someone.
The Tree Has a Hollow Trunk
Though not all hollow trees are dangerous, such a tree can fall due to lack of enough wood to hold its weight. Therefore, if you have such a tree in your yard, hire an arborist to check it and determine the right action.
The Tree Has Cavities on Its Trunk
Cavities on your tree's trunk are indicators that the tree is not in good health. In most cases, cavities will appear on a tree's trunk if the tree has started to decay or when insects are feeding on the trunk. Since such a tree will fall at some point, you should remove it to prevent property damage.
The Tree Is Too Close to Your Home
If you allow a tree to grow too close to your house, its roots can spread beneath the house, damaging the floor and foundation. In addition, such a tree will bring pests closer to your home by providing a hiding ground. While trimming may solve some of the issues, tree removal is the permanent solution, especially if the tree's roots are damaging your house.
The Tree Has Fallen Down
Though it may appear harmless, a fallen tree is as dangerous as a tree about to fall. For example, the tree can harm your kids if they play around it unaware of the dangers.
Trees offer numerous benefits to you and the environment, but they can also pose serious safety risks if they are not in good shape. The signs above should help you identify a tree that requires immediate removal, but you should leave the removal job to experts to avoid injuries. At McClain's Tree Experts, we have the expertise and tools required to offer quality tree services.
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