What is dead wood? Dead wood is a branch that dies on an otherwise healthy-looking tree. Dead branches are unsightly and can be large enough to fall and cause damage to your home, yard, fence, neighbor’s home, or commercial property. Let our experienced technicians at T & L Tree Service prune and dead wood your trees for safety and tree health.
The weather in Missouri is unpredictable – one strong wind gust, thunderstorm, heavy rain, ice storm, or other weather events may cause even further damage if left unpruned. In fact, if the dead wood is left on the tree, it can spread to other parts of the tree and cause the entire tree to die. Removing dead wood as soon as you see it can make a world of difference to the life of the tree and the beauty of your property.
Causes of Dead Wooding
As a homeowner, property manager, or business owner, dead wood on trees may be more serious than simply an old branch that has come to the end of its life. Even if you see a small amount, it is best to have it inspected by one of our certified arborists to ensure it is not being caused by something that will kill the entire tree. Here are some reasons your trees may have dead wood:
- Drought
- Unbalanced soil
- Poor drainage
- Soil erosion
- Extreme sun or cold exposure
- Harmful disease or pests
- Wind or storm damage
- Nutrient imbalance
- Pollution
- Old age
Dead Wooding Specialists
At T & L Tree Service, our initial inspection can diagnose the cause of your tree’s dead wood then we will recommend clean-up and dead wood prevention. Once we schedule pruning and dead wood removal, our highly-experienced, insured technicians will come to your property and dead wood your trees efficiently and carefully and leave your property as tidy and beautiful as it was prior to our arrival.
How to Stop Dead Wooding
To evaluate your dead wooding options, call our ISA Certified Arborists for your free estimate. We have over four decades of experience in the greater St. Louis area – saving trees is critically important to us, the environment, and the beauty of our area. See why so many St. Louis and St. Charles County homeowners and businesses trust T & L Tree Service. Contact us today to schedule your inspection. 314-895-1883
