Trees are beautiful and are beneficial to yards. But, they can also be hazards that cause property damage and injuries. No matter if your tree is dangerous due to storm damage, disease, or old age, here are a few signs to look for so you’ll know if you need emergency tree removal.

Signs a Dangerous Spruce Requires Emergency Tree Removal

• Rotting Roots: Carpenter ants and mushrooms around the trunk are major signs that your tree’s roots are dying. Another sign of unhealthy roots is uprooting, so you should look for raised soil.
• Losing Leaves: When roots aren’t healthy, they cause a tree to become weaker. Unhealthy root systems cause leaf loss — not the usual autumn leaf fall. You may notice a pattern of leaf loss, or it may be sporadic; regardless, it signals an unhealthy tree.
• Dying Branches: In addition to leaves dropping, you’ll notice branches also falling. When a tree is dying, it tries to make itself smaller to accommodate its weakened state, and there’s less of it to feed. One way it does this is by losing its branches.
• Leaning: Trees that are leaning to one side are unstable. If a tree is leaning more than 15 degrees due to wind or root damage, you may need emergency tree removal. Look at the tree from afar to see how badly it’s tilting. Also look for uprooting and cracked soil, which results from the tree pulling to one side.
• Unhealthy-Looking Trunk: The entire trunk needs to be examined. You may find holes, deep cavities, or missing bark. You should keep an eye on trunks that split into two because they’re weaker and more likely to split in half in a storm or as they age.

Recognizing the signs of a dying tree to protect your property and family is just one important step in tree care. Tidwell's Tree Service in Milledgeville and Macon, GA, can help with all your tree needs. They provide stump grinding, tree trimming, and pruning. Tidwell’s Tree Service also offers emergency tree removal and storm cleanup services. Give them a call at (478) 452-0234, or visit them online to see a complete list of their services.