How To Check If Your Trees Are Strong & Healthy or Diseased

Copyright (c) 2010 Michael Atma

How To Know If You Need To Remove A Tree Or Try And Save It - Did you know that if you have large, mature trees on your property, it's your responsibility to check them regularly for signs of disease or decay?

Whether your property is a business site, a rural lot or a suburban dwelling, the buck stops with you if a limb or, worse still, the whole tree, should come down during high winds and damage neighbouring properties, or cause personal injury or loss of life.

Having knowledge of all there is to know about healthy trees can't be expected for the average home green-thumb, there are however some commonsense items that person may look for when examining their trees, despite which species it is.

Common Signs of Disease or Decay -

=> Leaves curling, yellowing and dropping off out of season.

=> Limbs and/or leaves coated in mould-like substance or powder.

=> Evidence of parasites i.e. physically able to see tiny insect-like creatures on the leaves or bark or alternatively, leaves that have been eaten.

=> The surface roots dying, making holes in the tree-trunk right at the base.

=> Holes in the trunk with sawdust residue around the entrance indicates the presence of borers.

=> Evidence of fungi i.e. mushrooms or toadstools around the base of the tree could indicate root rot.

=> Bark lifting off broad areas of the tree-trunk basically "ring barking" the tree itself. There are some exceptions, e.g. healthy gum trees will shed bark naturally throughout the year.

Above are just some of the things that can happen, and due to the large number of tree species on Brisbane, the removal of trees should only be after an professional tree service provider has provided experienced advice on whether or not your tree can be saved or should be removed prior to storm season.

An arborist will give you professional advice, and if there is any chance of saving the tree, will also treat it at your request, to give it a fighting chance, then assist you with ongoing maintenance.

However, if the tree is beyond saving, it is a major hazard to properties and people, and a tree removals Brisbane expert should be engaged to take care of this dangerous task, especially if the tree is a large one.

Trees are a little like humans when it comes to disease - prevention is better than cure, and some regular maintenance should keep this living treasure well and healthy, to be enjoyed by future generations. However, if the tree is a safety risk, especially in the wild storms we have here in Queensland then you will need the very best tree removal company to keep life and property safe, and you can always plant a replacement.


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If you're not sure about tree removal Brisbane or the safety and health of trees on your property then K & S Trees http://www.kstrees.com.au (arborist Brisbane) would be more than happy to do a health check for you and advise you on what the best course of action would be. You can find out more details about them online.