Trees are a beautiful and practical addition to any landscaping. They provide shade in the heat of the day and also help to make your yard vibrant and green. Trees can also be strategically planted to add to privacy and to create different spaces or areas on the property.
Using a professional Asheville tree service for planting and maintaining trees is always the best way to ensure trees on your property stay healthy and free from disease. If you have not used an arborist in the past, there are three key signs that your trees need professional care and attention.
Dead Branches
While trees may have small branches die due to damage from wind or even from animals or birds, larger branches dying and falling or significant numbers of smaller dead or dying branches are a concern. Problems with branches that do not have leaves and die during the growing season are often indicators of insect problems, fungal issues, or tree disease.
Problems with Leaves
Tree services can identify the cause of leaf problems. This could include malformed leaves, loss of leaf volume, spots on leaves, or leaves with unusual or inconsistent coloring. There may also be delays in the leaves emerging in the spring or early leaf loss in the autumn.
Loss of Bark
Fungal diseases and bacteria can infect the bark of the tree. This can cause dark spots, small areas that are bare and have no bark, or large areas of the trunk where the bark is peeling or dropping.
It is important to have an Asheville tree service inspect and evaluate these problems as quickly as possible. This step can save your tree and prevent damage to other trees on the property.


