Tree Defects and Failures

Trees damaged in an ice storm

Dwarf Spruce tree planted too deep, no root flare visible.

Oak trunk and root flare choked by extra fill dirt.

This section of walnut is growing rams horns (inward growth).

Broken Red Oak limb high up, invisible from the ground.

Co-dominant Red Maple included bark split from ice storm.

Shingle Oak tree with large decayed canker in back.

Giant White Oak tree, co-dominant leads split.

White Oak tree strapped for felling, separated on impact.

Dwarf Spruce was root bound at planting an not corrected.

Tree uprooted in a tornado, landed on the house.

Rotting Silver Maple stump, very little green wood.