Warning Signs of a Dangerous Tree
Not all trees showing signs of distress need to be removed, but structural defects must be evaluated promptly by a certified arborist.
- Sudden leaning or root plate lifting — Soil heaving or cracked ground around the base of the trunk.
- Extensive internal trunk decay or hollow cavities — Visible fungal conks (bracket fungi) fruiting on the trunk.
- Dead hanging branches (widowmakers) — Large dead limbs trapped in the upper canopy.
- Cracked bark or co-dominant stems splitting — Deep V-crotch unions that can tear apart under high wind.
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