At Melbourne Tree Removal Guys we are often asked the following:
- Is my tree dangerous?
- Is my neighbour’s tree dangerous or hazardous?
- Is my tree too large?
- Is my tree in danger of falling?
- Does my tree look dangerous?
- Is my tree is leaning too much?
- Have my tree roots moved?
- Is my tree dead?
There’s lots of scenarios for all of the above to consider, so keep things simple we are going to provide you with a some basic pointers to look out for when looking at your tree or trees. If any of the following items are seen on your tree it is suggested you seek the help of a local tree expert.
1. Fungal brackets or mushrooms near the base or root-plate of the tree
Fungal brackets or mushrooms do not always mean the tree or trees are dangerous and need to be felled, there are many fungal brackets and mushrooms that don’t cause decay in trees. On the other hand, though there are many that do cause decay and can cause your tree or trees to become structurally unstable and ultimately unsafe to retain.
If you spot any fungal pathogens near you tree seek the help of a suitably trained professional with training competency in tree surveying/inspecting, you should be able to obtain a free site visit in the first instance.
At Melbourne Tree Removal Guys we offer all of our customers free no obligation quotations for work that includes looking at trees our customers are concerned about.
2. Large dead branches in my tree?
If there are large dead branches in your tree this can be quite normal but can also be a sign of something more serious going on that you should be concerned about !!
To begin it’s about extent and coverage of deadwood that give us a clue if it’s just normal or something to be concerned about. Here are some examples that we wouldn’t be too concerned about.
1: “There are a couple of large dead branches in my tree” Whilst it might be sensible to remove the branches for safety reasons, it’s very common to have a few dead branches in the canopy, after all its a living this and there are many reasons why a couple of dead branches might be visible that could include, adverse weather causing damage, animals chewing off bark, too much shade in that specific area and so on. None of these issues affects the whole tree and its continued retention, these are isolated incidents that with some light remedial works are easily addressed.
2: “My tree has deadwood all over on the tips of branches” Die-back all over from the ens of branches is usually an indication of a root problem. This may be as a result of recent building works severing roots and or compaction of the soil. Compacting the soil and essentially squashing the soil removes all of the small gaps necessary in the soil for movement of water, nutrients and oxygen essential for the roots to do their job and support the structure above ground. Soil compaction is a potential killer for trees but there are remedial works that can be undertaken if caught early, such air spading to de-compact the soil.
To summarise all trees contain deadwood, a small amount of scattered deadwood (less than 10% of the total crown area) is usually normal and shouldn’t be considered too concerning. However overall die back from the tips (ends of the branches) either concentrated on one side or all over the canopy is a clue something needs closer investigation! You should seek professional advice if your tree is suffering with deadwood overall or you are just concerned at the amount of deadwood in the tree for any reason!
3. My tree has Decay on the trunk and or base of the tree
Decay is obviously a concern and you don’t usually have to be an expert to spot decayed wood!
However there are other instances where decay is less obvious to spot and sometimes everything seems to be fine! It’s worth having your trees inspected regularly to avoid undetected decay in trees by a suitably qualified tree expert.
This is by no means intended to be used as an extensive guide to tree hazard assessment, this article is intended as an opportunity for the laymen to understand some common tree related problems that can cause a tree to fail and fall. This article should ideally be used as a reference guide to help spot common tree related problems and seek help.
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