Property owners should be able to recognize when a tree needs to be removed since it's crucial for safety, property protection, and landscape health. The following are the most common and significant signs that indicate it might be time to get rid of a tree:

Dead or Leaning Trees Can Pose Safety Risks

Multiple large dead branches, particularly near the crown, signify the tree's decline and pose a hazard if branches fall. Removal is usually necessary if more than half of the tree's branches die. Vertical cracks, seams, or large wounds in the trunk suggest internal decay and instability.

Another sign is a hollow trunk. Most experts recommend removal if a third or more of the tree is hollow. Also, look for severe damage to the main trunk or large branches, especially after storms, as these can compromise the tree's structure.

A sudden or increasing lean indicates potential root or structural failure, especially if the tree was previously upright. Soil heaving, exposed roots, or cracks around the base indicate instability and risk of falling.

Rot or Pest Infestation Can Weaken Trees Structurally

Rot, primarily caused by fungal infections, leads to wood decay within the trunk, limbs, or roots. These fungi break down key structural components of the wood, resulting in reduced wood strength and making the tree more prone to failure. Certain types of rot, such as brown rot, can cause wood to lose up to 70% of its strength before any visible symptoms appear.

Pest infestations can also directly damage a tree's structure. Wood-boring insects like bark beetles and borers tunnel through the trunk and branches, weakening the tree from the inside and making it unstable. The tunneling disrupts the tree's vascular system and introduces decay fungi, accelerating rotting and weakening the tree.

Nearby Trees and Plants Can Benefit from Better Sunlight

Removing a tree can provide several essential benefits to nearby trees and plants, especially when the tree is diseased, dying, overcrowded, or otherwise problematic. Here are the ways tree removal can help the surrounding landscape:

• Prevents the spread of disease and pests: When a tree is infected with disease or infested by pests, it can quickly transmit these problems to healthy neighboring trees and plants.
• Reduces overcrowding and competition: When trees are too densely packed, they compete for essential resources such as sunlight, water, and nutrients.
• Improves sunlight penetration and air circulation: A diseased, overgrown tree can block sunlight and restrict airflow to the plants below.
• Enhances new growth and biodiversity: Eliminating dead or dying trees creates space for new plants to grow, increasing biodiversity and improving the ecosystem's resilience.

Trust Us for Your Tree Removal Needs

Eco Tree Service has the expertise and experience to identify issues and provide professional advice on tree removal. Removing trees safely and efficiently provides homeowners peace of mind while maintaining a beautiful and safe landscape.

Call us at 484-695-4222 for 24-hour support or text us at 484-510-4865.