Trees are a great addition to any landscape. They make your property look beautiful and, let’s face it, when fall comes the colors can’t be beat. But it’s important to know when you can tell that your tree is sick. So we are going to look at some signs of a healthy tree and then we’ll look for some signs that your tree needs a little help.
Signs of a Healthy Tree
A Single Trunk – A healthy tree will have one trunk that will keep and maintain its form and strength.
New Growth – Your tree should produce some new growth each year. check your tree’s growth by measuring the amount of distance between the growth this year and the growth last year. You can find last year’s by the branch’s growth scars. Each species of tree will grow at different rates, so you should consider this when you are checking your tree’s growth.
Full Branches – Healthy trees won’t have broken or dead branches on this. You can try a simple test – snap off a twig from a branch to check if it’s dead or dormant. If it’s dead, it will break. If it’s living, it will bend.
Strong bark – You shouldn’t see any peeling or loose bark on your tree’s branches or trunk.
Healthy Leaves – Your tree’s leaves or needles based on the tree’s species should be the right size, shape and color based on the season you’re in.
Now that we know how a tree should look and how to tell that its healthy, below we are going to look at some of the signs that your tree is sick and need of help.
Signs That Your Tree Needs Help
- Abnormal leaf colors, shapes, and sizes
- Bare patches
- Branches that are broken
- Branches that are leaf-free
- Evidence of disease
- Evidence of insects or visible insects
- Fungus growth
- Holes, cracks, and cavities in its limbs or trunk
- Holes in the leaves
- Oozing sap
At Molloy Landscape, we are happy to provide you with all organic tree care that you can count on. We’re happy to answer any questions that you have and help your trees in a natural way that doesn’t harm you or your family or the environment. Give us a call today and let us show you what we can do to help your trees look and feel healthy so that they can keep your property looking its best.
