With the spring season well underway, many New England property owners are beginning to notice some of the vestiges of winter storm damage, especially when it comes to their trees. Of course, most property owners don’t really want to have their trees cut down, but there are some circumstances when tree removal in Westport Connecticut is really the only option. Read on to find out about a few of them.
Extensive Damage
It’s often difficult to tell how extensive the damage due to winter storms has really been until trees start growing their leaves. If many of the branches aren’t putting out leaves or flowers, it may spell bad news for a damaged tree. Similarly, if there are large wounds or vertical cracks in the tree’s trunk, it may be time to consider removal, as the tree is likely decaying internally.
Signs of Disease
If the tree that has sustained damage has been exposed to a disease, it may already have been weakened before the storm even hit. Symptoms of disease in trees include dead branches, bumpy nodules on the tree’s leaves or bark, and the appearance of visible fungus near its base. Diseases can wind up spreading to otherwise healthy specimens, so it’s best to have these issues addressed immediately by having it removed.
Safety Hazards
Trees that are lopsided or leaning may pose a serious safety hazard to a property’s residents, guests, and structures, especially if the leaning has only become noticeable after a storm. This often signifies extensive root damage, and without a healthy root system, trees can be knocked over much more easily during storms. In some circumstances, it’s possible to save the tree but, most of the time, it’s much easier to start looking into Tree Removal in Westport Connecticut to have it taken down safely.
Get Started Today
Want to have dead branches removed, get a large tree pruned, or have a severely damaged tree removed entirely? Northeast Horticultural Services has all the experience and equipment necessary to perform this work safely. Readers can visit us website to learn more about this company and the services they provide today.
