Observing your tree regularly is key step to being a responisble tree owner and looking out for any potential decfects that could potentially be sign of ill health for your tree or could create a future hazard for yourself or people around you. Below are things you should look out for.
- Fungi Fruiting Bodies
- Cracks on stem or branches
- Flaking Bark
- Open Cavites
- Visible Decay
- Excessive Deadwood in crown
- Very Heavy lean
- Early Foilage droppage
- Poor foilage amount in summer
- Discoloured Foilage
- Bark Discolouration
- Snapped / Lose Branches
- Cracks Around Base of Tree
- Sparse Crown
These are just a few things a tree owner can look out for on their tree to give them a basic idea of the health of their tree, keeping in mind just because your tree has one or two of these sympotoms doesnt mean your tree is in bad health. Its always recommeded to get a trusted opinion from someone who is appropratley qualified if you are concered about the health of your trees.
Here are some different types of Fungi Fruiting Bodies you may find on your tree. Fungi are tree decaying organisms which over time compromise the internal structure of your tree.
