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Value Tree Service and Removal

The best tree care in Austin, Texas area

It could have been a destructive storm that brought your tree down or a weak dying

tree limb that crashed on your car unexpectedly, an infected leaf that you didnt

anticipate or decayed roots buried underground. Trees, shrubs, lawns, landscapes;

every last worry of your treasured greenery, we are here to handle them for you.

Value Tree Service,a qualified team of professional arborists who are committed to

offer the best service required for your trees and other greenery in Austin. We are

thrilled to be a part of every trees journey. Commencing right from suggesting

saplings that will thrive on Texan your landscape to guiding you through their full

growth, every issue that may arise in your trees life span, we are glad to help.

To Contact Us

Address:

700 W 35th St

Austin TX 78705

Phone:512-555-0130

E-Mail:[email protected]
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How to identify an unhealthy tree?

Despite the fact that a large tree in the lawn, giving graceful shade to a cottage is the

most popular scenic heartthrob the reality is slightly different. Trees on the lawn are

beautiful and very truly it is necessary to grow more trees for a healthy atmosphere

and ecosystem. However, this does not dismiss the truth that, in the current day

scenario, trees on the lawn or at close quarters to the residence is a threat. The

network of utility lines from drainage, water, electricity and other technological

interferences has made healthy growth difficult for our trees. If there is an unhealthy

tree on your yard or lawn or anywhere in the neighborhood, it is time for action. If you

continue to ignore, the trees health would decline to the extent where reaching out

for a tree surgeon to carry outtree removal in Austinwould be the only option. Here

are few signs and symptoms that will help you identify an unhealthy tree.

The Tree

Every tree is unique and different, by this we mean even within the same plant

species individual trees are different. An Austin Live Oak by the lake is not the same

as the Live Oak near Texas rocky areas. The land, water and air; every element that

influences the trees growth has an effect in determining the individual characteristics

of the tree. Concluding that a tree is unhealthy by an overall outward estimation is

possible, but it needs an experts eye like anISA certified arborist.Only a specialist
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would be capable of spotting an unhealthy (ordangerous tree), right from the look of

leaf shape, size, color, trees structural hierarchy (a lean way too away from its

centre of gravity), density of canopy, leaf cover, branch structure, tree height, tree

width, etc. Given the trees age and conditions provided, is the tree healthy? This is

estimation to be made to evaluate the trees health. If any of the above-mentioned

defects are visible in the trees stature, then you are looking at an unhealthy tree

which poses a threat to the immediate surroundings.

The Leaf, Flower and Fruit

Displaying of a trees beauty- leaves and flowers and fruit. These three are also the

easiest giveaways to determine trees health. If your tree skipped yielding flowers

and fruits during its assigned time, then it is obvious that your tree is facing a

struggle. Flowers that are not up to the color, shape or size they ought to be and

fruits that dont taste right or look anything as good as they were from your tree,

cankers on the fruit surface, etc.; red signals, check on your trees health!

Choloris is the yellowing of leaves. A common condition from insufficient production

of chlorophyll. Browning of leaves, premature aging of leaves, chlorosis, loss of

lustre in the leaves are signs that the tree has either been unable to assimilate the

nutrients and minerals that are available or it has been denied of its nutrients. Both

conditions are detrimental to tree health and this needs monitoring. If your wonderful

tree in Austin has been throwing at you any of these pointers, call for help

immediately.

The Trunk

Your tree also has a backbone: its trunk. Cracking on the trunk, cavities within,

peeling bark, holes frominsect boring activitiesand tree infections via sap, do notdismiss any of these as no big deal. A cavity that you think is not big enough could

be capable splitting your tree and the V shaped junction, where branches divide,

could actually be a multi-stemmed tree that you are unaware of. Double or multi

stems are unhealthy for the trees structure. The tree grows weak and suffers to

support the heavy crown or canopy above.

When the tree trunk grows weak and incapable of providing the branches with

adequate nourishment, dead branches on the lawn it is!
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The Ground

The soil is the primordial element that comes into play in every plant or trees life.

Right from the sowing, the soil takes the lead. Apart from providing the tree with

water and other minerals required for growth and functioning, the ground also playsan important role in root anchorage. A good soil supports healthy roots. The other

problems with root growth can beexposed root collar,root girdling androot rot.Root

rotting and decay could be either from beetle (borer or bugs) invasions or from fungal

attack. Look from mushroom growth at the bottom of the trunk and near the roots or

decay to identify a fungal attack, and look for frass (sawdust from root and trunk

boring activity) to spot boring activity. A close inspection at the ground would reveal

more about your tree health than what you notice by looking up at it. Call for an

arborist today if you havent had a soil inspection before.

Unhealthy trees are a threat to your roof and for the tree itself. An unattended

infected tree diminishes the land value and quality. Austin, Texas has been

the haven for several magnanimous tree species, therefore also giving you with a

good chance at the best tree surgeons. If you suspect a sick tree in the premises,

give us a call today at Value Tree Service to fix an appointment with our arborists.

Identify the threat, save your tree today!
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Guard your trees from Root Rot

Roots are the first form of life in trees. Any lay person knows and agrees with how

important the root system is to any plant, not just the large bodied trees. Keeping the

root system healthy is essential to maintain overall tree health. Luckily, Austin, Texas

is experienced with several root diseases management and techniques because of

the wide variety of tree and plant species that the state hosts. Root rot disease in

trees is a common, yethazardouscondition. If you are a new tree owner and would

like a little help on this subject, here you go.

What is root rot?

Root rotis the rotting or decaying of the underlying root. A common condition is

plant, shrubs and trees. Root rot in plants and shrubs is easier to cure when

compared to root rot in trees.

How does root rot occur?

1. Moisture

Overwatering, water logging around the roots and basal trunk region, improper

drainage around the roots- these conditions contribute to root rot, rapidly. Be careful

not to overwater your plants and ensure there is enough space for drainage.
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2. Fungus

Fungusthrives on moisture, and when they get a chance to be trapped under the soil

and between the roots, your tree is completely exposed to root rot. Soil and root

fertilization done by the experts on a regular basis will keep your trees root system

in good health.

3. Root injuries and abnormalities

Basal root injuries and trunk injuries are open doors forfungal infections.When this

is left unattended, root system begins to crumble gradually. A buried root collar also

has a good chance at causing root rot. If your treesroot collarhas to be exposed,

we recommend that you contact a certified arborist from thebest tree service in

Austinat the earliest.

How to identify root rot in trees?

If your tree care regime is perfect and yet your tree is not vibrant, it is time to dig

deep into the ground. Crown dieback, unusual wilting, discoloration of leaves are

early symptoms of root rot. Although these symptoms are similar to other tree

diseases, you can expect your tree to be suffering from root rot and, therefore,

display these symptoms, only when you do not find any problems with your tree

above the ground.

How to treat root rot?

Root rot treatment can get complicated when you are dealing with root rot in larger

plants, e.g. trees and larger shrubs. Root rot does not have any successful treatment

that is 100% fool proof, but prevention is a definite step to keep root rot away.

Root rot in smaller plants can be treated with these measures. Uproot the plant

carefully and remove the rotted roots. Healthy roots are pale and solid, roots that are

rotten are black and soft. After clipping of the decaying roots, wash the root system

gently under running fresh water. Treat the roots with fungicide and also consider

pruning a good amount of the shoot. This will reduce the stress that the roots face to

provide the shoots with all the nutrition they require. Treat the soil with fungicide

before you place the plant back into the ground. Keep excess moisture away andprune the roots regularly.
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Root rot destroys the well-being of the entire plant, even if it is a large bodied tree.

Take all measures to ensure good root health. Root collar exposure and limited

watering are the first steps that will safeguard the roots from rotting. Fertilize the

roots on a schedule and use the right fungicides to prevent fungal growth. If the

trees condition looks beyond renewal, call an expert to take a look at it and help you

along the right direction. Value Tree Service at Austin, Texas with its experienced

team of arborists would guarantee you with the best tree care to restore tree health.

Call our expert today!

Topping Trees- Good or Bad?

The debate in tree pruning has been playing on for long topping trees is an

effective tree pruning method or not. Tree topping is one of the oldest tree

pruningtechniques. It is widely practiced till date, in spite of the latest justifications

and research on why topping is not the right method to adopt. So, to our curious tree

lovers, here is what you need to know on tree topping.

Tree topping:

A large portion of the tree is cut down, reducing the tree to stubs. This impartial

cutting down of the trees crown or top is called topping. To be specific, tree topping

is cutting off the trees branches and crown reducing the tree to its stub or to lat eral

branches which are incapable of assuming the terminal role. This unskilled tree
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cutting is what we call topping and the harm that this technique renders on your

trees health is what we are going to look at.

The harmful effects of tree topping:

Like all organisms, each part of the tree has a very special assigned function to be

taken care of. Even the smallest of the leaves on a tree has a task to perform. During

topping, a method done carelessly as our value Tree Service arborists say, each part

of the tree that is lost jeopardises the trees health and condition. Lets take a look at

how and what it does to your tree.

The tree crown loss:

The tree crown or canopy. Oh what a delight it brings to tree lovers! Every tree isjudged on this magnificent display of a trees health and species. In topping, the

crown is treated with the least of consideration, because trees lose 50 to 100% of

their leaf-bearing crown. When the trees crown or canopy is lost:

1. The tree is deprived of its nutrient supply- the food producers (leaves!) are no

more.

2. The tree is open to sunburn- the canopy is no longer there to provide

adequate sunlight, rather now the tree trunk and shortened branches are

presented with increased sun exposure. As a result of sunburn, the underlying

tree tissues die out, trunk and branches give way to splitting and cankers.

The trunk and branches:

When the trees trunk and main lateral branches are cut blatantly to their stubs:

1. The trees underlying dormant buds take charge.2. The dormant buds give way to several shoots that grow rapidly below each

cut. Since the tree is already dried up on its reserve, these shoots that grow

loosely anchored (and lets not forget to grow on minimal reserve), become an

additional risk; not just to the trees condition, butit is a threat to property and

people residing in the premises.
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The open cuts and tree decay:

Open tree wounds are the careless mistakes dismissed in tree health. Unsealed

open wounds are the most welcoming portal that insects, pests and other tree-

harming lovers excite over. Tree topping method leaves behind impactful openwounds that the tree struggles to recover from. The cuts are the most predominant

stress factor in tree topping. The tree has to juggle between healing the wounds and

recovering from sudden resource loss and handle the incoming decay from the large

wounds.

Tree topping AVOID IT!

Tree pruning is an essential step in tree maintenance. Hence, do it right each time

you opt a pruning session for your tree! Tree topping isnotalways the way out to

solve a tree hazard. Crown reduction, crown or canopy thinning are other effective

and reliable ways in pruning. A smart and neat tree shape or height reduction; no

matter what you are keen on achieving from pruning, there are alternative ways from

topping.

Reach out to Value Tree Service, the besttree removal company in Austin, Texas

area with any questions on tree trimming, removal or maintenance.
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The most common tree diseases in Texas

There are several factors that influence the appearance and vigor of your tree today.

Does your tree look happy lush green? Its for a reason. Or does your tree seem a

little off-color than usual? There is a reason again. However, as a layperson without

any certified knowledge on tree health, the first thought that strikes ones head when

I say a dull dry yellowing tree, Not much water, and then Id probably take a closer

look at the leaves or fruit and second guess myself, Hey, that looks different. Maybe

something is causing an infection. The second enlightened thought is what mosttree owners have to lean on to most of the time. If your tree watering and manure

schedule is going hassle free and yet your tree calls out, Would you mind? A GOOD

look at me I meant!, in this case, you have probably met atree disease.

Tree diseases, pests causing the disease, insects and pathogens are plentiful! The

list of each pathogens favorite tree is also a long one. In our state, there are certain

disease-causing microbes and insects that we have to keep a watchful eye on. And

this is the most common list that stirs our interest. Any of the following pests, insects

and diseases you happen to spot on your tree, reach out to Value Tree Service. We

are here to get rid of them for you.

Chlorosis:

The most common tree problem: chlorosis. Whoever thought of turning all the

pleasant green into yellow, when a green leaf bearing plant has been specifically

chosen! Chlorosis brings about yellowing of leaves as a result of iron or nitrogen

deficiency. Where there is minimized iron and nitrogen supply, this brings about an
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imbalance in the synthesis of chlorophyll (the green pigment highly essential for

photosynthesis). Less nitrogen intake from soil or other nutrients causes chlorosis.

Supplying a good amount of nitrogen fertilizers would help in reversing the effect.

Gall:

Hard round fuzzy balls on your plant or tree; these are called gall, an indicator of

bacterial or insect damage. Clearly refusing to stay without leaving behind symptoms

or signs, certain tree wasps and bacterial infections cause abnormal growth on twigs

and other plant structures. The gall growth on the tree structure by itself does not

have any harmful effect on your greenery, other than being this painful stye on your

beautiful tree view. Treating the cause, the bacterium or wasp in this context can be

the ticket to clear your tree of the gall.

Mildew:

Have you come across any blackish or whitish powdery substance on leaves or

steam? That is what the botanists callmildew. Whiteflies that settle on plants,

secrete a sugary substance which in turn promotes the growth of mildew. Mildew is

essentially a filamentous fungal growth, which again does not have an extremely

detrimental effect on the plant. However, powdery substance on plant leaves spells

out unkempt! Clearing out mildew can be done easily at home. Soapy water, baking

powder or some horticultural oil is quite good enough to wipe away mildew.

Scale:

The next time you find a cluster of ants crowding around a particular spot on your

tree or plant, dont be discouraged! Make way through the ant crowd and youll find a

scale infection. Scales are insects that affect plants that are quite often associated

with the effects and symptoms of the fungus sooty mould. Scale survives in groups

or congregations, feeding on the sap from the plants. Scale infections draw a huge

black mark on your trees aesthetic chart. To get rid of them, soapy water and

horticultural oil could do the magic.

Spider mites:

Spider mites are tiny insects with huge tree killer potential. This insect life starts off

by feeding on the nutrient supply allocated for leaves. When this continues

unnoticed, the leaves dry out and drop eventually. And yet no one to chase them
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away? These insects will show you a dead tree. Larger insect species like ladybugs

and beetles are natural predators of spider mites.

Southern Pine Beetles:

A silent killer on the pine tree: southern pine beetles. The beetles infest the tree and

use them as a host for their entire life cycle, by the end of which the tree would die.

The initial symptoms include; yellowing pine needles and yellowish white resin

tunnels on the tree trunk. The next stage of infection gives a reddish brown color to

the leaves; the tree crumbles slowly giving out reddish brown sawdust (found on

webs, tree crevices, barks). Control of southern pine beetle is challenging when

compared to the other methods mentioned above. If the pine tree stands on your

yard or lawn, effective insecticides are the solution. If the affected trees are large in

number and in a forest, controlled burns could be an option.

Regulartree health monitoringis the ultimate wise step that cares for your tree at all

times. Tree pruning and crown thinning methods ensure sufficient light and airflow

passage through the tree canopy: the most natural way towards pest control!

If youre looking for a professionaltree service in Austin, Texasto help tend to your

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