Rotting Trees

Living trees tend to rot from the inside outward. Which means that a dying tree may not exhibit early outward signs of decay. Owners can spot decay by looking for a few common indicators: fungal fruiting, mushrooms, swollen knots, cavities, and scarring. Decayed wood can't be renewed but the process can be slowed in some cases and in certain circumstances, eliminated, if the rot is isolated and limited. An arborist can determine if cutting or chemical treatment would be advantageous. The goal is the protection of life and property. Rot, when left alone can mean tons of timber are suspended over a home by a few inches of supporting wood. Look for signs of dying in your larger trees. if you have questions, give us a call.