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Trees serve both aesthetic and functional purposes for many homeowners. While they’re relatively low-maintenance, there are times when you may need to recruit the help of a professional to keep a tree healthy and beautiful. With 30 years of experience serving the Irwin, PA, area, the arborists from Nelson Tree Company are happy to help you spot the warning signs of a tree that needs professional care. 

Here are a few symptoms to be wary of:

  • Delayed Leaf Development: If other trees in the area have sprouted their springtime leaves and your tree’s branches are still bare, a disease could be the culprit.
  • arborist Premature Loss of Leaves: If your tree seems to shed its leaves far sooner than others each autumn, this could also indicate a health problem.
  • Peeling Bark: On healthy trees, bark remains intact. When bark begins to peel back, crack, or display other unusual tendencies, it’s typically a sign of a decaying or diseased tree.
  • Dead Branches: If you ever spot dead branches on one of your trees, contact an arborist as soon as possible. While the disease or decay could be concentrated within the affected branches, it’s important to remove them before they damage the rest of your landscape.
  • Root Abnormalities: If a tree’s root system appears to be taking over your lawn and is visibly erupting through the ground’s surface, contact tree specialists who can root out the cause.
  • Crown Discoloration: Do many of your tree’s leaves look spotted, brown, or otherwise discolored? While a few oddly colored leaves may not point to an issue, widespread discoloration is cause for concern.
  • Growths: Be on the lookout for cankers, infectious fungi known to sprout on tree trunks. You might also see mushrooms growing around the base of your tree if it’s diseased.

If you have a tree exhibiting any of the symptoms described above, allow the arborists from Nelson Tree Company to help. Their tree care experts are committed to doing whatever they can to salvage diseased trees, and they’ll also recommend the best course of action to keep your home and property safe. To schedule tree services with one of their team members, call (724) 863-7682 or send them a message online

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