What an Arborist Looks for When a Tree Is Leaning but Hasn’t Fallen
Tree Risk Evaluation

What an Arborist Looks for When a Tree Is Leaning but Hasn’t Fallen

An arborist does not judge a leaning tree by its appearance or trunk angle alone. We consider whether the lean is new or increasing, the condition of the roots and soil, trunk integrity, canopy balance, recent property changes, and what the tree could strike. Some trees grow at an angle for decades and develop enough […]

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The “Silent Failure” Problem: Why Healthy-Looking Trees Fall in Storms in Augusta, MO
Tree Risk Assessment, Tree Risk Evaluation

The “Silent Failure” Problem: Why Healthy-Looking Trees Fall in Storms in Augusta, MO

Key Takeaways A tree can carry a full, green canopy right up until the moment it fails, since the visible signs of decline often lag well behind the internal structural damage causing the risk. The most common causes of “silent failure” are internal trunk decay, root system problems, and included bark at branch unions, none […]

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Why Aging Silver Maples Are a Growing Risk for Older Breckenridge Hills Homes
Tree Risk Assessment, Tree Safety

Why Aging Silver Maples Are a Growing Risk for Older Breckenridge Hills Homes

Key Takeaways Aging silver maples can become a serious liability around older Breckenridge Hills homes because their fast-growing wood is relatively soft and brittle. Weak branch unions, codominant stems, old pruning wounds, internal decay, and storm damage can increase the likelihood of limb or trunk failure. Silver maple roots are often shallow and spreading, which […]

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