Learn the Warning Signs of a Dying Tree in Your Yard
The repercussions of slowing a tree’s growth due to disease or damage can be severe, and in extreme cases, fatal. Except for situations when tree diseases are involved, most issues with trees can be resolved by a professional arborist. Several things, including the following, have come to the attention of Tree Removal Experts:
The leaves clearly show signs of damage from the sun’s rays.
When trees are exposed to too much wind or sunlight, the leaves become brown and fall off. A burnt plant will have blackened, dried, and shrunken leaf surfaces in addition to suffering internal burn damage. Regular watering and the use of mulch around the tree’s trunk will help protect its limbs from the sun’s harmful rays.
Dry, shriveling leaves
When a leaf’s cellular structure is damaged, the leaf loses its rigidity, making it easier to fold or compress. The reason for this is that turgor pressure drops in plants as they dehydrate. Leaves wither and fall off plants in hot, dry climates. The wilting leaves of your plant might be revived by either relocating it to an area with less sunlight or by watering it more frequently.
Unsafe tree-trimming practices
The height and width of an unmaintained tree can be unacceptably off-balance. Any situation in which a tree’s ability to take in water and oxygen is compromised spells certain death. Hire an experienced tree trimmer if you have doubts about whether your trees are receiving the attention they need.
Deficiency in water
Because of the drought, tree health is declining. Trees dying and development slowing are just two of the long-term negative effects of water scarcity. It’s important to water your tree every day if you don’t want it to die from a lack of actual precipitation.
If you have questions about tree maintenance in the Mountain View, CA area, don’t hesitate to get in touch with the Tree Removal Experts at LM Tree Service. Please contact us at (408) 603-5930 to arrange a meeting time.