Are your trees healthy? Nature let go its fury this winter, sending tons of snow, torrential rains and gusting winds. Trees can suffer extensive damage during such a season and can become hazardous. They also can become unhealthy due to severe weather conditions, especially prolonged freezing, flooding or drought. Storm-damaged trees can be a threat to life, home vehicles and other personal property. Property owners could be held responsible for any damage or personal injury caused by a tree on their property. Homeowners have beautiful healthy trees, because they are valuable and pleasant to look at.

Right now is a good time to inspect trees for structural hazards, since the trees are bare and the whole structure can be viewed.

Spring and summer give us the best opportunities to identify tree health problems, since a cursory inspection can tell whether a tree "looks" healthy compared to previous years or other nearby trees of the same species. Diagnosis of the actual cause of the tree malady is a tricky business best left to an expert. As with human illness, prompt detection and treatment can be critical. If you are unsure whether your tree is healthy or can withstand the next storm, consult a professional arborist who will identify and remove hazards as well as treat the causes of tree health problems.

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