When To Cut Down A Tree On Your Property

Will It Damage Your Home?

If an arborist suggests that your tree is likely to fall in your house, you should remove it. A tree that’s merely close to your yard is not an indication that it will fall. If a tree has a growing bud at the end of its limb, usually has a chance of surviving.

When you’re thinking of cutting down a tree, also remember to weigh the options. Consider the values the tree brings against its potential damage to your property.

Is The Tree’s Structure Strong?

A tree’s structure can be very confusing, especially when something causes damage. Trees can stay alive with up to 40% less mass. However, the problem is not remaining alive, but rather the damage it can cause while still alive, if it shifts its weight during a storm or strong winds.

A tree that has about 40% of meat gone might has structural issues and risks falling over. Though it is hard to assess how decayed your tree is, an arborist can help you determine how bad the damage is and what steps make sense.

Is The Tree Affecting How You Use Your Property?

Trees can grow very thick and wide, sometimes extending their branches up to your attic or roof. If a tree affects the usability of your property, then removal might be in order. But you should always consider alternatives, if any exist. A tree incorporated in patios and decks looks stunning and breathes life into a yard.

You can add hanging lights around the widespread branches to provide night lighting and create a serene ambiance.

Will Tree Removal Add Space?

If you want to replace a diseased tree with better and healthier species, removal can be a good idea. It will be good for the environment, and like in any balanced ecosystem, some species will have to die for others to flourish.

Now that you’ve answered these questions, trees can be cut due to other reasons. They include:

Fungus Growth

Most fungi dwell on damaged parts of a tree, and their presence usually indicates a damaged trunk. Some species can also attack a healthy trunk. An infected tree will look discolored and wilts more often.

Mushroom growth around the base is also an indicator that your tree’s health is deteriorating and may need to be cut down. But not all fungus cause harm to trees, some are actually healthy for the tree.

Trees With Deep Invasive Roots

Depending on the species, trees have either horizontal or vertical roots. Horizontal roots have no limit and may extend to essential areas of your landscape. Invasive roots, on the other hand, have far more destructive properties such as:

• Destroying water and sewage pipes.
• Roots can interfere with the garden theme
• Roots may damage the foundation of your house

That said, we might recommend cutting trees with invasive roots in instances where the root cannot be removed without affecting the tree itself.

Pests Invasion

Trees are also habitats for thousands of birds, rodents, insects, and reptiles species. You may consider cutting down the tree if you can easily cohabit with these animals if it hosts:

• Snakes and scorpions (only in certain areas)
• Aphids
• Insect larvae like caterpillars

Harsh Weather Damage

Sometimes it is unfortunate when intense weather destroys the beauty of trees. Some extreme conditions may cause branches to fall or even fell the trees themselves, which may cause property damage.

Trees are strong and can withstand some of the harshest conditions, if properly maintained. They also increase your property's value. It always pays to get a tree care expert's opinion before considering removal.