Tree Failure

After severe weather events, many people ask the same question.  Why did my tree fail?  There is very seldom one simple explanation.  Trees are living organisms with strengths and weaknesses. During weather events, weakness is often associated with some type of failure.  Limb breakage, attachment failures, and uprooting are common occurrences.  Some of the more common causes of weakness and subsequent failures are decay, poor attachments, mechanical wounds, improper pruning,  disease, and poor health.  Some trees, such as the Bradford Pear, are much more likely to fail than other trees due to poor structure.  Early detection and structure pruning of young trees can lessen problems in the future.  Correct pruning practices in mature trees will also help to lessen failure rates.  If you have questions about your trees, contact our Certified Arborists for a check up.

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