Top Three Most Common Tree Problems & Solutions
Have you noticed leaf drop or bark falling off the trunk of your trees? We have listed a number of the most common tree problems in the area and how to detect, diagnose and treat them.
Root Rot
Root rot can be cause by heavy rain with little dry out periods or numerous types of fungi. Symptoms of root rot are:
Dark discolored or missing bark around the base of the tree
Leaf drop
Yellowing of leaves
Poor growth.
Treatment & Prevention
Root rot can be completely prevented by practices proper planting and maintenance on your trees such as tree spacing and trimming back dying leads. Testing the soil for proper drainage. Avoid damage from lawnmowers, weedeaters etc.
Hypoxylon Canker
Hypoxylon canker is a disease that develops under the bark causing white rot decay of the sapwood. This can lead to the eventual decline of your trees health. Common symptoms include:
Canopy thinning
Dead limbs
Water sprouts growing on trunk
White sapwood
Yellowing of leaves
Missing bark
Treatment & Prevention
Management of this disease includes rigorous maintenance techniques that prevent the tree from going under any further stress. Mulching around the base and routine tree trimming in Grayson can help the tree recover. In worst cases, the tree will need to be removed if more than 10 percent of the canopy is infected to prevent further spread of the diseased tree in Grayson.
Soil Compaction
Soil compaction occurs when there is a large reduction in the pore space of the soil which reduces oxygen levels and damages the soil drainage. Soil compaction is the leading cause of tree decline today. It results from improper planting, planting the tree in a high traffic area or near driveways or structures, suffocating the roots by not allowing them the space to grow. The most common symptoms of soil compaction are:
Surface crust
Loss of leaves, yellowing
Standing water at the base
Hard soil
Treatment & Prevention
Once soil is compacted it can be a difficult thing to correct. .A professional tree service in Grayson is best suited for these issues and can perform a number of procedures to help the soil return to its normal state including:
Soil aeration
Mulching
Radial trenching
Air excavation
If you still have questions about your tree diseases in Grayson, or would like a second opinion, please call a certified Arborist in Grayson from North American Tree Service today to get started on your free estimate!
