Steven in Ramona, CA asks: “When should I consider tree removal?”
Answer: There are many factors to take into consideration when deciding if your tree could, should, or must be removed from the property. If your tree could be removed from the property, odds are that it is unsightly, ungainly, or simply overshadowing other plant-life. If a tree should be removed from the property, it is no longer a cosmetic issue, but a safety one as well. Trees that should be removed are often sickly or hollowed on the inside, encouraging termite infestations or the spread of disease to other trees in the area. A tree absolutely must be removed from the property when it has died, been struck by lightning, or is beginning to hold on to large, dead branches around the crown of the tree. The decision to remove a tree from the property is never an easy one, but it is necessary to keep everyone safe.