Understanding Tree Health: Signs of a Healthy vs. Sick Tree
A healthy tree shows a balanced crown, vigorous seasonal shoot growth, species-typical, turgid foliage, continuous bark and taper, strong U-shaped branch unions, and a visible root flare with uniform soil moisture. Warning signs include chlorosis, patchy defoliation, epicormic shoots, asymmetric dieback, cankers, pitch tubes or D-shaped exit holes, conks or shelf fungi, and hidden flares […]
