An arborist (Tree Doctor), tree surgeon, or (less commonly) arboriculturist, is a professional in the practice of arboriculture, which is the cultivation, management, and study of individual trees, shrubs, vines, and other perennial woody plants in dendrology and horticulture.
Arborists generally focus on the health and safety of individual plants and trees, rather than managing forests (the domains of forestry and silviculture) or harvesting wood. An arborist’s scope of work is therefore distinct from that of either a forester or a logger, though the professions share much in common. Read more about Tree Doctors: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arborist
The following are signs that a tree should be examined by a Tree Doctor Specialist:
• Leaves appearing later than usual
• Leaves falling off earlier than normal
• Discolored leaves or leaves without veins or with odd nodules
• Bark that forms bumps or is split, cracked or peeling
• Dead branches near the top of the tree
• Fungus growing around the trunk, mushrooms forming around roots or twigs growing from the trunk
An arborist may conduct a variety of tests to determine the best course of action, including a soil analysis. For proper growth, trees need soil that contains a particular balance of 15 mineral elements. The arborist (Tree Doctor) may also test soil acidity or alkalinity. Fertilizer or soil amendments may make the soil a healthier tree environment.
Sometimes, no treatment is enough to save a tree. Reasons for removing one include serious root or trunk problems or structural defects that could cause the tree to topple in a high wind.
If you’re thinking of hiring an arborist, contact well-reviewed local tree service companies and ask if they have an arborist on staff. Consider the individual’s level of education, certification and experience, as well as the company’s online reputation with other consumers. Read more: https://www.angieslist.com/articles/when-call-arborist-save-tree.htm
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