Fall Tree & Shrub Health Update 2023

Our ISA Certified Arborists conduct regular tree inspections to detect structural defects and weaknesses, fungal infections, insect infestations, and other hazardous conditions so they can be managed and mitigated before they pose a safety risk to your property. During these inspections, Beautiful Trees Arborists will also take the time to identify other potential safety concerns such as large hazardous deadwood or dense canopies that resist air flow and have a higher probability of resulting in breakage during one of the extreme weather events that are becoming more common during these times of climate change.

During the growing season, our ISA Certified Arborists assess tree health by inspecting your tree’s seasonal growth patterns, leaf size and colour and other physiological and physical characteristics that allow us to identify the tree’s current state of health and to forecast any future issues that may arise. During these inspections, we may require a climber to be sent into the canopy of the tree to inspect the tree more closely. Our ISA Certified Arborists can also check the tree using tools to assess the current structural state of the tree – whether it is currently hollow if the wood is solid or “punky”, and if there is “included bark” which reduces the strength of branch unions on trees.

Our ISA Certified Arborists are also trained in insect and disease identification to help detect pests early and ascertain whether any management techniques are necessary to mitigate negative impacts on tree health that could lead to future defoliation, dieback or failure.