Preparing for the Summer Storm Season
skip to main navigation skip to secondary navigationThe majority of dangerous, expensive tree failures can be predicted and prevented through regularly scheduled inspections and care.
An Almstead crew working to remove a tree that fell in a storm.Storm season is upon us, making this a critical time to properly care for your trees. In our area, storm season officially runs from June 1st through November 30th, with mid-September being the average peak of activity.
Due to various circumstances, such as prevalent diseases and the year’s weather patterns, our arborists have noticed that Red Maples, Oaks, Birches, and Beeches are under particular stress this year. It’s important to identify stressed trees on your property as they pose potential hazards, especially in the event of a storm.
The key to a tree’s survival is the care you give before the storm. Trees exhibiting the following characteristics are more susceptible to storm damage and pose greater risks to your home:
1. Limbs hanging over your home or driveway
2. An excessively leaning trunk
3. Dead and decaying limbs, especially at the top or ends of the canopy
4. Sawdust-like residue at base (may indicate carpenter ant activity)
5. Cracks in trunk or major limbs
6. Hollow or decayed areas
7. Mushrooms growing near base (may indicate decay or rot)
8. Oozing sap or stained areas along trunk (may indicate disease or insect infestation
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An informed diagnosis of the trees and shrubs on your property is the first and most important step in storm protection. Now is a critical time to schedule an Almstead Certified Arborist to evaluate the health and probability of risk concerning your trees. Get started now by entering your zip code into the branch locator on the right side of this page.
