Tree Health
70-90% of tree health problems are the result of adverse cultural and abiotic conditions.
Common examples include:
Under- or over-watering
Planting species that are incompatible with the site conditions
Poor pruning practices
Soil compaction
Trunk damage from mowers/weed whackers or deer rutting
Incorrect planting
Herbicides
Damage from construction
The majority of harmful insects and pathogens attack already stressed trees.
Most insects, fungi, and bacteria are beneficial to your tree. Incorrect diagnosis of tree health issues is expensive and can have harmful effects on the environment and other living organisms.
