When is it Time to Remove A Tree?

When a tree begins to present issues it can be a hard task to decide whether to remove the tree from the landscape or not. It is always sad to cut down a tree, plus you won’t get the shade that it used to provide, or the nice air it used to circulate. But when is it really time to remove a tree? Let’s get into when it is time to remove a tree so you’ll know what to do whenever you are contemplating the thought.

It is time to remove a tree if the tree in itself is dying out slowly but surely. Dying trees can fall over structures, people, vehicles and so forth; therefore it is bet that we get rid of the potential threat. If the tree isn’t in danger of collapsing, then you can allow for it to die natural.

Here is a fun fact: Dead trees serve as a nesting place and food storage space for various species, including wood peckers.

If you don’t want to water the dying trees, or you have spent way too much on the maintenance and up keep it might be best to remove it all together. If money isn’t an issue, you can continue cutting off dead portions off of the tree.

Ask yourself these questions before deciding whether or not to cut down the tree:

• • Is it a rare or desirable species?
• • Is there trunk damage?
• • Is the tree hollow? Are there large dead branches?
• • Is the tree leaning to one side?
• • Is the tree under or near a power line?
• • Is there room for tree growth?
• • What is the history of the tree?

Asking yourself these questions and figuring out the answer will help you determine whether or not it is time to cut down that tree. If you don’t know how to determine the health of the tree, contact a certified arborist from Everything Tree Services today so we can help you.