What Can Heavy Rain Do To My Tree?
Rain is great for the trees and soil but what happens when your roots are constantly drenched in water?
Over-watering is a very real cause for tree decline and can be caused by heavy rainfall in flood plain areas.
Standing water around the root zones of your trees can deprive the roots of oxygen which may lead to root rot and ultimately tree decline. Excessive water can also wash away the soils built up around the base over time causing the tree in Decatur to become very unstable.
Trees with root rot in Decatur are very dangerous specimen to keep on your property because at the first storm or heavy wind, the is much more likely to uproot and blow over.
How can I detect root rooted trees?
Thinning canopies
Branch dieback
Small leaves
Yellow leaves
Sunken areas around the base
What can I do to protect my trees after heavy rainfall?
Prune back dead or dying branches
Add mulch to improve soil aeration and enhance soil nutrients
Keep an eye on any decay or fungi growing on or near the trees base
Perform a mineral nutrition and slow release nitrogen soil supplement fertilization
Leach the soil to remove sodium & flush sediments
Reset young trees that might seem unstable
Detecting problems with your trees as a preventative measure is necessary to prevent costly dead tree removals. North American Tree Service is staffed with highly trained certified Arborist’s in Decatur to help detect issues and root rot within your trees and formulate a plan to bring your specific tree back to health in a timely manner. Call today to set up an appointment to have your trees assessed by a certified Arborist!
