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The most important part of any tree is its roots. Without them, a tree is unable to absorb moisture, air, and vital nutrients from the ground. According to the arborists at TrimCo Tree Experts, Dothan, AL's go-to tree removal service, root damage can cause trees in your yard to live for years in an unhealthy state or cause them to die quickly.

As a property owner, you should make an effort to catch tree root damage in its early stages. If you notice the following signs, call an arborist right away so they can visit your home in time to save your tree: 

  • Wilting & Premature Leaf Drop: When a tree is unable to take in soil moisture, its leaves may begin to wilt. You might also notice the leaves yellowing and dropping earlier in the year than they should. If you have conifers on your property, they might drop the majority of their inner needles.
  • Leaf Scorch: Also known as leaf burn and sun scorch, this occurs when the roots are unable to absorb enough moisture to match the rate at which the evaporation is happening on the leaves.
  • arborist-dothan-alAesthetic Changes: Trees with root damage can also develop thinning foliage, yellow undersized leaves, wilted brown leaves in the spring, dead branches in the upper canopy, and out-of-season flowering. If the tree is really weakened, fungus can attack, causing mushrooms to pop up around the base.

If you are able to catch root damage in its premature stages, an arborist will usually be able to help revitalize your tree. Tree pruning around the canopy is the first step to decreasing the amount of water the tree needs to survive. After that, you will be responsible for watering the tree regularly so it does not have to work as hard to find moisture. Adding a fertilizer can stimulate new root and canopy growth as well. 

If the trees on your property are showing any signs of root damage, call an arborist at TrimCo Tree Experts. Call (334) 791-2087 to schedule an evaluation with one of their experts. To learn more about their tree removal services, you can visit them online

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