Whether your property is planted with new trees or graced with established trees, it’s a good idea to schedule an appointment with an arborist to review their condition. Trees that have never been trimmed may be full of rubbing branches, increasing the chance that the tree will become diseased. A general trimming can be done to encourage new growth.
Regular Trimming Will Promote Healthy Growth
Once we’ve reviewed the condition of the trees on your property, we can help you create a schedule for regular trimmings. Trees tend to grow in periods of warmth and high light exposure. Winter is an ideal time to trim your trees.
Once the leaf canopy has fallen, our arborist can study the interior of the tree. Branches that are too close together can be thinned out. Not only will this encourage growth, but it will limit the risk that your tree will be damaged by high winds.
Correcting Damaged Trees
A tree that has suffered storm damage should be maintained as soon as possible. Try to study the tree as the wind blows. If you notice dead or broken branches close to the trunk or within the canopy, your tree needs attention soon.
If you’ve recently purchased your property and aren’t sure about the history of their care, take a look at the base of your trees. If you notice many shoots or suckers coming up at the base of one, there’s a good chance the plant is under stress. Your tree may need iron. It may need to be treated for fungus or it may have been attacked by pests.
Keep an eye out for insects that linger in or around that tree. If the tree has rot inside the trunk, our arborist can help you determine what the insects are and how to best address any damage done to the tree. Don’t wait. Wasps and hornets, which may be feeding off of sap produced by the damaged part of the tree, might try to build a nest near it in your outbuildings or home.
Tree maintenance can be necessary at any time of the year. Once a tree is damaged by storms or lightning, it’s vulnerable to pests and fungi. Our knowledgeable professionals can help you save a damaged tree. We can also safely remove a tree that can’t be saved.
Our trained staff at Reyes Tree Service LLC can help you prune and trim your trees in Vancouver, WA. To promote healthy growth now and in the future, consider a quarterly review of your trees. Book an appointment with us so you can enjoy healthy fruit trees, hearty shade trees and beautiful flowering trees for years to come.
