Wood decay and fungus growing on your trees can be alarming. Especially if they are mature trees that bring sentimental or ornamental value to your landscape.

What Causes Wood Decay?

Wood decay or wood rot can develop from a number of things over a long or short period of time. Here are a few things that may have caused your trees to decay:

• Damage to the cambium(outer layer) by lawnmower or other excavation equipment.

• Improper pruning.

• Lack of maintenance pruning and regular inspections by a certified Arborist in Bethlehem.

• Wood peckers opening the tree to insects.

• Root rot caused by over-watering or poor drainage conditions.

• Soil compaction around the base caused by high traffic.

These are just a number of the most common instances we run across when diagnosing a tree with wood decay or fungus. It is best to have your trees assessed by a certified Arborist in Bethlehem on a regular basis to formulate a health plan for your trees before it is too late.

How Can I Prevent Wood Decay?

The most important thing to do to make sure your trees are healthy and in good condition is to meet with a certified Arborist in Bethlehem to assess the quality of your trees. They will point out some of the warning signs and symptoms of tree rot such as mushrooms at the base or large holes in the trunk. A routine pruning plan will be formulated and performed on a yearly or quarterly basis.

After My Tree Has Wood Decay Can It Be Fixed?

In most cases, once a tree has started to show signs of decay on the outside, the inside is too far gone to repair. In this case we would recommend a removal and replacement of the specimen before it becomes a danger to you and your property/home.

If you still have questions about your trees please call us using the link below to set up a free estimate with a certified Arborist!

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