{"id":746,"date":"2022-07-28T20:14:20","date_gmt":"2022-07-28T20:14:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.acompletetreecare.com\/blog\/?p=746"},"modified":"2022-07-28T20:14:20","modified_gmt":"2022-07-28T20:14:20","slug":"is-my-tree-dead-or-diseased","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.acompletetreecare.com\/blog\/is-my-tree-dead-or-diseased\/","title":{"rendered":"Is My Tree Dead or Diseased?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-drop-cap\">Many homeowners wonder how to spot or recognize a dead tree or a tree that is dying in their yard. &nbsp;It is important to ask these questions because a dead or diseased tree can pose a dangerous threat to its\u2019 immediate surroundings.&nbsp; A dead tree will eventually fall and deteriorate, causing structural damage or harm to whatever it hits.&nbsp; Cars, houses, electrical wiring, and even people are potential victims of a perishing tree.&nbsp; It is good for homeowners to wonder about tree care and how to distinguish healthy trees from sick ones.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:19px\">Continue reading to learn how to tell the difference between diseased, dead, and living trees for the safety of your property and family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.acompletetreecare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Indianapolis-Indiana-Dead-Tree-Removal.jpg\" alt=\"Indianapolis Indiana Dead Tree Removal 317-783-2518\" class=\"wp-image-747\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.acompletetreecare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Indianapolis-Indiana-Dead-Tree-Removal.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.acompletetreecare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Indianapolis-Indiana-Dead-Tree-Removal-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.acompletetreecare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Indianapolis-Indiana-Dead-Tree-Removal-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.acompletetreecare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Indianapolis-Indiana-Dead-Tree-Removal-450x300.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><figcaption>Indianapolis Indiana Dead Tree Removal 317-783-2518<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:30px\">The Distinctions Between Dead Trees and Sick Trees<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-heading\">Dead Trees<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A dead tree will not sprout any new buds on its limbs and branches.&nbsp; Every spring, tiny green buds will appear on healthy trees, which signifies new branch or limb growth.&nbsp; If you notice through the seasons that a certain tree is not re-blooming, there could be a problem with the tree\u2019s health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dead trees will also have dry and brittle bark.&nbsp; As a test, break off a small branch to see if it bends or snaps right off.&nbsp; If the branch snaps off in a dry and quick manner, then the tree is most likely dead.&nbsp; If the branch is flexible and bends, it is a sign of life.&nbsp; Also, look at the inside of the broken branch; if it looks green and moist then the tree is perfectly fine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another easily spotted sign of a dead tree is the trunk bark.&nbsp; Underneath the bark of the tree, there should be a moist, green, and meaty material.&nbsp; This means the tree is healthy and living.&nbsp; Use your fingernail or a small knife and scrape off a small section of the bark and look for these signs.&nbsp; If the bark is dry, dark brown, and flaky, it could mean the tree is dead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-heading\">Tree Diseases<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A tree doesn\u2019t have to be dead to be a potential danger to its surroundings.&nbsp; Diseased or dying trees are also dangerous to have near properties and high traffic areas.&nbsp;&nbsp; The signs to a diseased and sick tree are very similar to the signs of a dead tree; however, trees expire from the inside out, so a tree that appears fairly healthy may actually be dying.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Several variables can make a tree sick.&nbsp; For example, insects and other pests can cause substantial damage to a tree.&nbsp; One common infestation comes from the Emerald Ash Borer.&nbsp; Over fertilization, mold, storm damage, and more are all other possibilities for a tree to fall ill.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All trees, either dead or diseased, should be removed by a trained and professional tree service technician.&nbsp; They retain the proper equipment and industry knowledge to safely remove or treat dead and diseased trees without posing any further harm to the property.&nbsp; Give a local tree care company a call for advice and information about dead trees in your town.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\"><strong>Are you concerned about the condition of your landscaping trees?<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.acompletetreecare.com\/contact-us.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Contact Complete Tree Care<\/a> at 317-783-2518 for licensed <a href=\"https:\/\/www.acompletetreecare.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Indianapolis Indiana tree service<\/a> and affordable price. We serve both residential and commercial clients all throughout central Indiana.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Related Posts:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.acompletetreecare.com\/blog\/should-i-remove-a-dead-sycamore-tree\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Should I Remove a Dead Sycamore Tree?<\/a><br><a href=\"http:\/\/www.acompletetreecare.com\/blog\/4-tree-diseases-you-should-watch-out-for\/\">4 Tree <\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/www.acompletetreecare.com\/blog\/4-tree-diseases-you-should-watch-out-for\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Diseases <\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/www.acompletetreecare.com\/blog\/4-tree-diseases-you-should-watch-out-for\/\">You Should Watch Out For<\/a><br><a href=\"http:\/\/www.acompletetreecare.com\/blog\/can-i-trim-dead-branches-off-a-tree-in-summer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Can I Trim Dead Branches Off a Tree in Summer?<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Many homeowners wonder how to spot or recognize a dead tree or a tree that is dying in their yard. &nbsp;It is important to ask these questions because a dead or diseased tree can pose a dangerous threat to its\u2019 &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.acompletetreecare.com\/blog\/is-my-tree-dead-or-diseased\/\">Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">&rarr;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":747,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[13,176,45],"tags":[10,475,306,106,424,476,107,20],"class_list":["post-746","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-tree-care","category-tree-removal","category-trees","tag-dead-tree-removal","tag-dead-tree-signs","tag-dead-trees","tag-is-my-tree-dead","tag-remove-dead-tree","tag-sick-tree-signs","tag-tree-dead-or-alive","tag-tree-diseases"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.acompletetreecare.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/746","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.acompletetreecare.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.acompletetreecare.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.acompletetreecare.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.acompletetreecare.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=746"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.acompletetreecare.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/746\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":748,"href":"https:\/\/www.acompletetreecare.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/746\/revisions\/748"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.acompletetreecare.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/747"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.acompletetreecare.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=746"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.acompletetreecare.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=746"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.acompletetreecare.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=746"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}