THE TOP 7 SIGNS OF HAZARDOUS TREES
Unfortunately, some hazardous trees may still look fine even though they can actually be dangerous. If left untended, these trees damage property or even injure someone. Don’t find out the hard way. Winter is a great time to evaluate your trees.
Here are a few signs of hazardous trees to be on the lookout for:
DEAD LIMBS OR DEAD TREE TOPS
Dead limbs especially dead tree tops are brittle and can fall especially in storms.
LEANING TREES
Trees sometimes grow to reach for the light. As they get larger and the lean becomes more pronounced, they are vulnerable to storms. This tree is more obvious because it was pruned to clear the wires.
HANGING, BROKEN BRANCHES
Broken, hanging branches can fall unexpectedly.
DECAY FUNGI
Fruiting bodies indicate decay and weakened wood
CAVITIES
This is a 3-foot-long snow stake disappearing into a cavity at the base of a giant oak. Trees with hollows have much less structural integrity.
BAD BRANCH ATTACHMENTS
Weak branch attachments can split. This is the most common type of storm damage
DEAD TREES
Yes, believe it or not, we find dead trees people are unaware of. Very dangerous.
THE TOP 7 SIGNS OF HAZARDOUS TREES
DON’T LET THESE HAZARDOUS SIGNS…. TURN INTO THIS
Look for these warning signs ahead of time.
We hate this as much as the homeowner because most of the time it’s preventable.
Removing potentially dangerous trees will give you peace of mind. While there are multiple signs of potentially hazardous trees you may not always be able to spot these.
If you're worried about hazardous trees on your property, feel free to contact Mayer Tree Service. Our expert arborists are happy to answer your questions.
