Signs of a healthy tree.

More than 55,000 species of trees cover 31% of the planet earth. Trees play a key role in combating climate change because they absorb carbon from the atmosphere. Trees in all their stages of life perform an important role in the wellbeing of the ecosystem. An individual tree removes up to 1.69 kilos of pollutants every year. Presence of trees in our surrounding help in controlling blood pressure slows blood pressure and manage stress level with immediate effect. That’s why, People are attracted to buy house, office and property in green surroundings. Average prices of properties in Adelaide, that are close to mature trees are 15-18% higher. It is important to respect them and protect them for the future. You are very fortunate if you own a tree or a lawn with trees and plants.

As responsible tree owners, we do everything to maintain its health, from watering, fertilizing, mulching to regular trimming. Similarly like humans, trees can also fall ill. Let’s take a look at the signs that ensures that a tree is strong & healthy

1. Proper yearly growth.

New yearly growth should be evident on the stem and the branches. The best way to check the growth is by marking a sign on the top, you can measure the distance from the marked sign as growth record this year to last year.

2. No damaged branches.

Take care of your tree and be careful about infected or dead branches. Then can be a clear invitation for some potentially damaging tree diseases and infections. So, in that case, it is better to consult experts for tree trimming in Adelaide.

3. Strong stem.

A strong stem is a very important sign that describes that the tree is healthy. Any signs of fungal infection, large holes or cracks etc. on the stem are the symbol of damaging and unhealthy tree. That can be a reason for some serious damage to the property or somebody’s life, if not treated well.

4. Absence of bare patches

Bare patches are the sign of an unhealthy tree. If there are no bare patches on your tree, it means your tree is growing healthy. Improper transportation of water and nutrients in tree body, application of pesticides, improper pruning practice, animal interference and some fungal and bacterial infections are some common cause of bare patches. If you find any visible patches or possibilities of them immediately consult professional shrub trimming service or an arborist for help.

5. Healthy leaves and flowers on the tree.

Popping colour of leaves and flowers that calms your mind, is the health indicator of a tree. Perfect size, shape and colour symbolize proper transportation of nutrients in the plant body.

6. No sign of wilting

If the stem, branches and leaves of the tree are not wilted, that means there is no reason to be worried about it. Your tree is healthy. Wilting is a sign that appears when a tree is undergoing stress. Lack of water and sunlight are also reasons behind the wilting tree.

If you want to take care of your trees, keep these health signs of a tree in your mind. Also, don’t forget to consult professional help to keep your tree healthy and strong.

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