Will My Trees Survive A Fungal Infection?
There are thousands of different types of fungi that can affect your trees ranging from deadly to not harmful at all so the first step is to identify what type of fungus your tree has. An important thing to remember is that tree fungi cannot be cured permanently after they develop we can make them go into remission but will need routine tree health care after wards to ensure the fungi doesn’t return stronger. In some cases with certain fungal infections of your trees, the best option might be to remove and replace the tree before the infection spreads to other nearby trees. However, the very first step in assessing the issue is to identify it by having a certified Arborist in Snellville come out and take a look at your trees. The certified Arborist in Snellville will then develop a plan or procedure to follow to make sure your tree gets back to health.
How did my tree get a fungal infection?
Trees can develop fungus for a number of reasons that are usually gone without notice and unmanageable until they appear. A few different reasons are:
excessive watering
improperly placed irrigation systems
bad environmental conditions
wood decay
lopers or other gardening tools carrying infected spores from other areas of your yard
spores being transported to your trees by the wind
How can I prevent my tree from developing a fungus?
Trees are naturally immune to most fungus infections just as humans use their immune systems to fight off viruses, trees do the same. The strength of the immune system of a tree depends on its growing conditions, how well it is maintained, etc. A few key things to remember in keeping fungus away from your trees are:
Perform proper pruning routinely in dormant season only by a certified Arborist in Snellville.
Remove dead or dying branches from the tree as they arise.
Do not over water the tree.
Make sure the soil is well draining, or visa versa dependent on the species.
Have a certified Arborist in Snellville inspect your trees on a regular basis to check for infections, decay, or declining health.
Tree fungal infections in Snellville are very common and can survive given the proper fungicide treatments by a Certified Arborist. However, the survival rate depends on the current health of the tree, the type of fungus and other environmental factors. If you think your trees are infected by a type of fungus give us a call to have a certified Arborist in Snellville come out and evaluate the health of your trees.
