“My tree is dead at the top, but still alive in most of its canopy. Can I save it, or is it too late for my tree?”
Many homeowners who adore their landscaping trees are encumbered by this concern. Sometimes a tree can look half dead and half alive, while other trees can look healthy, but actually be in decline. A major part of proper tree care is routine inspection. So if you are concerned about the health of your landscaping trees, you have already done your part by discovering and addressing the issue. Continue reading to learn your options for a declining tree, and who to call for expert tree care advice.
Crown Dieback
If your tree is missing foliage and has dead branches at the top, this is a typical symptom of a serious tree condition known as crown dieback. Crown dieback is caused by many things, but the most common cause is root stress. Additional causes for crown dieback may include pest infestation, poor soil composition, and drought. If you believe your tree is suffering from crown dieback, you still may have time to bring it back to life.
What To Do
Contact a local Noblesville tree service company for a professional arborist referral. A certified arborist will be able to create a treatment plan to save your tree. Depending on the cause of your tree’s dieback, the needed treatment will vary. Most often, an insecticide application is used for pest infestations. Other causes are generally treated with a strict watering, fertilizing, and pruning routine. If your tree is too far into decline, the arborist can then make this assessment and refer you back to your trusted tree care company for professional tree removal and stump removal service.