As the leaves start changing colors and the weather cools, many homeowners are busy prepping for the holidays. However, sometimes the health of our trees is forgotten.

Dead or dying trees may not seem like an urgent issue in the fall, but it can quickly become a serious hazard once winter begins. At Green Pine Tree Services, we can help you understand the risks, and how to take action, before it’s too late and on time for safe holidays.

Dead Trees Will Fall

Dead trees will become less structurally dependent over time. Wood becomes dry; this makes it unable to support the overall weight of the trunk and branches. Especially during wind, rain, frost, or even snow.

What looks harmless can be a serious problem. Anything such as a storm or heavy rain can trigger a dead tree in minutes. In Texas, we know weather is unpredictable. Fall storms and cold fronts can bring winds and strong breezes enough to trigger unstable trees or snap off weak branches. Falling tree limbs can cause major property damage, and can even injure people or our pets.

Damage to your Home, Car & Power Lines

If you think you have a dead tree, please contact Green Pine Tree Services for a further evaluation. If a dead tree is located near your house, garage, driveway or anywhere close it can cause potential damage, the risk increases. A tree falling the wrong direction can cause damage on a roof, vehicles, and even power lines. Proactive maintenance is the best smart financial decision a homeowner can do.

Pests & Diseases

A dead tree can be home to many pests. Pests such as termites, ants, beetles and other insects are drawn to rotting wood. It only takes one tree to attract more pests and insects to your healthy nearby trees, and before you know it, even infest your home.

Deadly trees can also commence fungal growths or diseases that can easily spread to other healthy trees in your yard.

Easy & Safe To Remove danger

Fall is the ideal season to take care of a dead or dying tree, Cooler temperatures make it easier to spot structural issues or signs of tree decay. Removing a tree before winter is also ideal and can prevent complications of a frozen ground, ice branches, or even emergency services.

At Green Pine Tree Services, we offer on-site consultations. If your tree is salvageable, we’ll tell you. If your tree has a risk, we’ll be more than happy to explain it further and give you options and safely remove it.

Don’t Wait & Contact Green Pine Tree Services

If you notice that a tree in your yard or front porch has lost its leaves early, has bark that is peeling, large dead branches, or fungal growth, take action as soon as possible. The fall is the best season to address tree health issues.

Let Green Pine help you protect your home, family, and trees this season.

Call us today to get an on-site consultation and avoid the hidden dangers of dead trees.

Visible Damage & Structure Issues

Visible signs of damage in trees can be dead or falling branches. If you start noticing tree limbs dropping, it could be a potential sign of internal decay or even disease. Dead branches are also a safety risk to you, your home, and even vehicles. At Green Pine Tree Services we can examine and even determine if pruning or removal is necessary.

Fungus or Mushrooms

Many people think mushrooms are harmless, however, mushrooms at the base of a tree could indicate rot or decay inside the tree. Fungal growth means that the tree’s root system is compromised. At Green Pine Tree Services we can inspect and determine the extent of the damage and see if the tree is salvageable.

Discolored Leaves: Even during the Fall

During the Fall, leaves naturally change color and fall during Autumn. However, irregular spotting, curling, or premature leaf drop can be a sign of disease or even pest infestation. If only parts of the tree are changing color, the tree may be stressed or potentially infected. However, catching these signs early can help save your tree.

Pest Infestation

Pests such as borders, aphids, or even beetles often leave signs.

Small holes in bark.

Sawdust-like material.

Sticky residue on leaves.

Pests like such, can damage your tree over time. At Green Pine Tree Services we offer in-site consultations such as a general health and condition of existing trees by our certified arborists and even identification of potential problems and recommend courses of action.

What Fall is the Right Time to Act

Fall is an ideal season for tree inspections. As leaves soon begin to fall, it is easier to spot external and structural issues. Cooler Autumn temperatures make it easier and safer to perform necessary check-ups or maintenance. Addressing tree problems soon helps prevent emergency calls or check-ups.

Don’t Wait, Call Green Pine Tree Services

Trees may look healthy or appear sturdy, but internal damage or diseases can progress unnoticed. Schedule an inspection with Green Pine Tree Services, and our certified arborists can ensure your trees remain healthy, safe, and beautiful all year round. Whether it’s removing dead limbs, discovering a disease or pest infestation and even planning a tree removal, proactive tree care is the key to protecting your tree.

The Hidden Dangers of Dead Trees This Fall