Many external factors can damage your tree, turning it into a hazard that may fall over. Fallen trees put your loved ones and neighbors in harm’s way and can cost a considerable amount if you aren’t insured. Be proactive by scheduling tree removal before a hazardous situation occurs.

How Can I Tell If My Tree Is Going to Fall?

1. Dead Branches

Shedding unnecessary branches is your tree’s way of removing weakened parts that don’t receive adequate light or nourishment from photosynthesis. This self-pruning is accelerated by aggressive external agents, like insects and weather damage. While losing dead branches is a normal part of a tree’s life cycle, the branch can fall onto parked cars, fences, and passersby.

2. Fungal Growth

Weakened roots can be challenging to spot because they’re below the surface. However, you can tell they’re rotting if you see mushrooms sprouting around the base and on the trunk. If ignored, the fungal spores will soften the tree’s roots, and the tree will collapse without a stable support system.

3. Cankers

Tree cankers are isolated, dead sections of the bark, trunk, and branches. They’re either discolored, indented, or gashed as a result of wood decay. This type of damage is caused by plant pathogens, like fungi or bacteria, and stressors, such as severe weather. As a result of its weakened state, the canker area is likely to break when met with external forces, like high winds and heavy downpours.

If your tree exhibits any of these red flags, turn to Ohana Tree Services in Mililani, HI. These professionals will inspect the roots, trunk, and branches to determine if proactive tree removal is required. They’ll do everything they can to save your tree, including pruning dead branches or adding trunk supports. Visit their website to find out how they can help, or call (808) 520-0186 to request a no-obligation quote on their tree removal services.