THE TOP 7 SIGNS OF HAZARDOUS TREES

Unfortunately, some hazardous trees may still look fine even though they can actually be dangerous. If left untended, these trees damage property or even injure someone. Don’t find out the hard way. Winter is a great time to evaluate your trees.

Here are a few signs of hazardous trees to be on the lookout for:

DEAD LIMBS OR DEAD TREE TOPS

Dead limbs especially dead tree tops are brittle and can fall especially in storms.

LEANING TREES

Trees sometimes grow reaching for light. As they get larger and the lean becomes more pronounced, they are vulnerable in storms. This tree is more obvious because it was pruned to clear the wires.

HANGING, BROKEN BRANCHES

Broken, hanging branches can fall unexpectedly.

DECAY FUNGI

Fruiting bodies indicate decay and weakened wood

CAVITIES

This is a 3-foot-long snow stake disappearing into a cavity at the base of a giant oak. Trees with hollows have much less structural integrity.

BAD BRANCH ATTACHMENTS

Weak branch attachments can split. This is the most common type of storm damage

DEAD TREES

Yes, believe it or not we find dead trees people are unaware of. Very dangerous.