Weak trees and loose limbs can be a serious hazard to you and your property, but knowing the warning signs and pruning trees can help you prevent them. From St. Charles, MO, our team at Liscombe Tree Service provides excellent customer care and a full range of tree services, from trimming to stump grinding, tree removal, and more.

If you’re concerned with the health and safety of your trees, here are some signs we recommend you look out for:

• Overlapping Branches: Branches that cross over or contact one another are indicative of a weak section in the tree due to the friction and pressure. Remove these as fast as possible — they become more hazardous as the branch grows larger. When a hazardous tree causes a threat or needs immediate attention, we can be there to handle the problem at a moment’s notice with our emergency tree services.
• Trunk Health: If a trunk is forked, cracked, or split unevenly, it pushes the branches away from one another and causes instability. Trunks at certain angles can also begin to develop infections and leak sap, which affects the overall health of the tree. Pruning trees regularly is the primary solution — examine and trim the smaller limbs that might be on an imbalanced branch to avoid the damage of excess weight.
• Decay: Signs of significant decay include the growth of fungi, holes in branches, and visibly weakened sections. Depending on the level of decay, you can prune the afflicted parts; however, a tree can decay into a critical level of instability, at which point it would need to be removed. At Liscombe Tree Service, we offer dead tree removal and tree trimming services to ensure the safety of our customers.
• Species: Some trees are naturally more vulnerable than others. Learn about the species of your trees and be mindful when choosing to plant in the future. Knowing its exact type can help you anticipate and prepare for problems by regularly pruning trees.

When you need a tree service specialist who you can trust, our team at Liscombe Tree Service is here for you. Learn more about our tree trimming services by visiting online, contacting us at (314) 650-9055, or liking us on Facebook for regular updates.