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Top Six Tree Problems
- Neglect: trees in urban areas do not have the advantages that forest trees have. There is
very little organic recycling because leaves and other organics are raked up and disposed of. A proactive approach must be
taken when dealing with urban trees.
We suggest regular watering with a soaking hose, proper tree mulching and tree fertilizing. - Mechanical
Damage: weed wackers and lawn mowers cause irreversible damage to tree trunks and can decrease life expectancy.
We suggest caution when mowing around trees or contracting a professional to properly mow your yard. - Construction
Damage: back fill over root systems will kill trees and the use of heavy equipment on root systems will adversaly
effect the health of trees.
We suggest getting a certified arborist’s advice before construction begins, or properly
treating damages already occurred by proper pruning or cabling, wound dressing and proper mulching and watering. - Lack
of Pruning: Trees need regular maintenance just like lawns to keep them healthy. Pruning every 2-4 years, depending
on tree species, can greatly extend your trees life. It not only removes hazardous dead limbs but also eliminates crossing
& rubbing branches thus opening the canopy so wind & snow can filter through.
- Aphid Insects:
Aphids are small and pearl shaped. An infestation can cause yellow discoloration and defoliation.
- Birch Leaf
Miner: at epidemic levels in Anchorage. Larvae mine the inside of leaves, stopping photo-synthesis and causing birch
defoliation. Successive years of this may cause the tree’s health to be compromised and even lead to tree mortality.
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Call us for a free copy of any of the following
ISA information filled brochures:- Pruning of Mature Trees
- Pruning of Young Trees
- Insect & Disease
Problems
- Avoiding Tree Damage During Construction
- Treatment of Trees Damaged by Construction
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