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In the wake of strong storms, you may notice a variety of damages to your property. In addition to missing roof shingles and downed power lines, it’s also common to see fallen limbs and other tree issues. Below, learn more about how inclement weather affects trees and how professional arborists recommend protecting them. 

How Storms Affect Trees

arboristWhether your area experiences a hurricane or flash flooding, there are many ways storms might affect the trees on your property. Wind gusts may rip leaves and branches off your trees, sometimes even cracking or uprooting them. Trees may also act as lightning rods and, when struck, suffer from scarring, missing bark, and trunk shatter. When exposed to standing water, tree roots become saturated with toxins and cannot get enough oxygen to thrive, which results in root rot and leaf loss. Freezing and thawing conditions during the winter months often weaken branches, causing them to fall and damage any property in their path. 

What You Can Do to Prepare

One of the best ways to prepare your trees for a storm is to trim and prune them regularly. Keep in mind that, for optimal structural integrity, branches should always be trimmed back to about ½  or ¾ of the trunk’s diameter. If you notice any lopsided trees, remove branches from the leaning side in order to restore the center of gravity. 

How to Help Trees Recover

If any of your trees become damaged after a storm, it’s important that you remove the broken branches. This includes those that may still be partially attached or supported by undamaged limbs. Have an arborist cut any jagged bark from the trunk to prevent fungi growth and pest infestations. 

 

Keep your trees healthy, full, and verdant with help from the arborists at TrimCo Tree Experts in Midland City, AL. They offer tree pruning, trimming, cutting, and removal services along with lot clearing, stump grinding, and storm damage cleanup to clients throughout the Dothan and Wiregrass areas. Call these arborists at (334) 791-2087 to schedule tree services and request a quote. Visit them online to learn more about their experienced team. 

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