It is best to start early with trees when it comes to preventive measures. With proper pruning and trimming at an early age, you can improve the tree’s health and keep the correct weight distribution. Further, it’s easy to detect diseases among young trees. You can easily detect root defects, diseases, and other damages in the tree’s branch and trunk in young trees. Sycamore Tree Service can help you detect and correct these defects as soon as we diagnose it.
It can be more labor-intensive to take care of mature trees. Older trees may have gone through improper tree trimming that requires correction. With proper preventive measures, you can help correct the uneven weight distribution of your tree. It is important to get the service of a certified arborist to ensure that your tree is getting the right care it needs. Proper pruning can give your tree a fighting chance against diseases, insect infestation, and storm damage.
When do I need professional help?
Here is a list of questions you need to ask yourself to determine whether professional intervention is required for your tree’s health:
- Are there very large branches in your tree?
- Are there any heavily-dropping branches?
- Are there any fallen branches from the tree?
- Do your trees look sick or dying?
- Are there growing mushrooms at the base of the tree?
- Is there rotten wood in any of the major branches?
- Do you see any signs of splits where the trunk meets the major branches?
- Does your tree lean to one side?
- Did you recently dug trenches or constructed a pathway near your tree?