Top Tree LLC can help you manage any tree hazards you have on your property. We are some of the best arborists in the Pasco and can either give you advice on how to manage your trees or perform any preventative maintenance you need.
If you need help identifying any defects in your trees, please call us. They might need to be removed altogether and could pose a hazard or risk to property or other trees.
Defects in Urban Trees
- The following are defects or signs of possible defects in urban trees (see figure):
- Regrowth from topping, line clearance, or other pruning
- Electrical line adjacent to tree
- Broken or partially attached branches
- Open cavity in trunk or branch
- Dead or dying branches
- Branches arising from a single point on the trunk
- Decay and rot present in old wounds
- Recent change in grade or soil level, or other construction
Defects in Rural Trees
- The following are indicators or signs of possible defects in rural trees (see figure):
- Recent site construction, grading and tree removal, clearing of forests for development
- Previous tree failures in the local area
- Tree leaning near a target
- Forked trunk; branches and stems equal in size
- Wet areas with shallow soil
Managing Tree Risk
An arborist can help you manage the trees on your property and can provide treatments that may help reduce the risk associated with certain trees. An arborist familiar with tree risk assessment may suggest one or more of the following:
- Trimming
- Intensive pruning
- Removal
We look forward to helping you with all of your tree removal and tree trimming needs. When and if you have any questions about your trees, shrubs, or any other greenery on your property, we can help. We look forward to hearing from you soon.