Tree service company professionals from Naples, Florida, talk about the difficult task of dealing with an uprooted tree.
Is There Hope for an Uprooted Tree?
When storms rage, people and homes are not the only things in its path. Though strong in their own right, trees cannot always withstand the pressure of hurricane-force winds and extreme rain, leading to an uprooted situation.
This is often an emotional occurrence because trees can be associated with many memories, and when people have planted the trees themselves or lived in one place for a long time, they can get attached to their trees. It may not always be a tragedy, but if properly dealt with, a tree may be able to recover.
Reasons a Tree Becomes Uprooted
Ostensibly, most trees become uprooted during strong storms and high winds, but there may be underlying reasons why the tree was susceptible to being pulled up in the first place. Various changes in the soil can make a tree’s root system less likely to hold on. A few of these changes that can harm trees will be listed below.
- Oversaturation
- Flooding
- Erosion
- Degrading of soil
- Highly compacted soil
- Root damage
- Decay within the tree itself
There may be other factors as well such as structures that protected the trees (other trees or buildings) being lost.
Can It Be Saved or Replanted?
The bottom line is “maybe.” Every tree is different, and there are specific situations where the tree can be righted and some situations where tree removal is the only option. If the tree is fairly young and still has more than half of its root system intact, then it is highly likely that it can be saved. Older trees, those above ten feet in height and with very extensive root systems, are more likely to be unsalvageable.
They are difficult to lift back into place, and their roots usually take extensive damage when they fall. The shock is likely to kill the tree and no amount of tree health care will really improve the chances of the tree’s recovery. Before a homeowner makes a decision about how to proceed, they should get the opinion of a tree service professional, especially a certified arborist.
What An Arborist Can Do
If a tree has been uprooted, there are many things that an arborist can do to assist. The first thing is a tree risk assessment. The arborist will inspect the tree and decide what the best plan of attack is. If the tree can be saved and the tree’s chances of survival are good, then the arborist can take several steps.
- Replanting: The tree can be pulled back up into place and the soil can be reinforced around it. There may be some physical supports put in place as well.
- Fertilizing: The arborist may add fertilizer to give the tree extra nutrition and to help with the stress of moving.
- Tree pruning: If broken branches need to be removed for the health of the tree, then it is important to do it. Otherwise the tree will be even more susceptible to tree disease and pests.
About Any Town Tree
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