In the arboricultural world, trees don’t have to be perfect. They can have imperfections that don’t cause any issues, as they are simply cosmetic. These small problems can be slight dead wood (where squirrels have taken away the bark), and fungal infections to the bark. These are common issues for otherwise healthy trees.
However knowing the difference between minor and major issues is important. If you’re worried about whether or not the tree is actually a danger, then you need to consider the symptoms.
For instance:
Damaged, or falling branches, with unhealthy leaves.
Lesions in the branches or trunk.
Elevated soil around the bottom of the tree.
Large portion of damaged bark.
The best thing to do is get a tree surgeon to have a look to confirm whether or not it is a serious problem. They will usually determine this by considering the environment the tree is in. If it’s overhanging a public place like a school it would be dangerous to leave it to get worse, but the safety of cutting and removing it also needs thinking about.
The weakness of the soil will be assessed, as roots could be visible, as well as infections that can cause the tree to become unstable. They will also consider if the trunk is too damaged to be structurally supportive. Once they have decided, a plan can be made depending on the urgency of the job and call us for all Tree Surgery in South West London.
