Don’t Invest in Your Dying Ash Trees
It’s heartbreaking to see a beautiful ash tree slowly succumb to the Emerald Ash Borer (EAB). As an arborist, I often receive calls from homeowners concerned about dead ash tree limbs or branches on their trees. Unfortunately, in many cases, the tree is already in the advanced stages of EAB infestation, and ash tree pruning won’t save it.
Ask a Certified Arborist about Your Ash Tree Care
Before investing in any tree work, including cutting back ash trees, it’s crucial to consult with an ISA Certified Arborist. They have the expertise to accurately diagnose the issue and provide the best course of action for your trees, whether it’s ash tree trimming or more extensive care.
How to Know if Your Tree Is Dying
Identifying EAB in its early stages is challenging. It takes a trained eye to notice the subtle signs of a dying ash tree.
How to Know if You Have An EAB Infestation Crown Dieback:
- The top branches start to die, and the dieback progresses downwards over time.
- Woodpecker Activity: Increased woodpecker activity on ash tree branches as they feed on EAB larvae.
- Bark Abnormalities: Vertical splits in the bark and small D-shaped exit holes created by adult beetles.
- Epicormic Sprouting: New shoots sprouting from the trunk or base as the tree struggles to survive, sometimes seen as a dead tree sprouting from the base.
- Bark Flaking: Bark begins to flake off, revealing S-shaped larval feeding galleries underneath.
When It’s Too Late to Save Your Ash Tree
If your tree is showing extensive damage, it’s likely too late for treatment. In this case, removing the dead ash tree and replacing it with a different species is the best option.
Remember: EAB is a devastating pest that has killed millions of ash trees.
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Early detection and intervention is important, so don’t hesitate to reach out to a certified arborist if you have any concerns about your trees. As professional arborists, we work to educate ourselves and the community we serve and have an understanding of when the best time to prune ash trees is or when to remove your tree.
We support professional tree services and certified arborists working to provide quality tree care in the Ankeny and surrounding areas.
The Best Time to Trim Ash Trees
When it comes to pruning ash trees, timing is crucial. The best time to trim ash trees is typically during their dormant season, which is late fall to early spring. However, if you’re dealing with a dead or dying ash tree, the timing may be less critical than addressing potential safety hazards.
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We believe three quotes are better than one to help you decide who is best suited to work with you for your ash tree care. If your ash tree needs to be removed, it is best to move forward with tree removal and avoid the brittle stages of dead tree removal. With winter approaching, the likelihood of damage to homes and other structures is more likely with the weight of snow, ice, and wind on weakened ash tree limbs.
ISA Certified Arborists are invested in your tree care.
We believe it is essential to request quotes and gather information from ISA Certified Arborists; they are working on behalf of the homeowner and the residential trees they care for.
We know we aren’t the least expensive tree service in your area, but we bring extensive knowledge and care to every tree service we provide for our customers, whether it’s advice on how to prune a tree or dealing with a completely dead ash tree.
As professional arborists, we work to educate ourselves and the community we serve and have an understanding when the right time to prune or remove your tree. We support professional tree services and certified arborists working to provide quality tree care in the Des Moines and Ankeny areas.
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