Construction ends. Tree decline often starts three to five years later.
Trenching, fill soil, and heavy equipment damage the shallow roots that spread past the drip line. The tree runs on stored energy until it can't.
Watch for a thinning top, small leaves, and dead limbs on the side facing the work. Planning a project near a big tree? Link in bio.
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A real photo from a Boutte Tree job showing tree protection fencing around a root zone on an active construction site, or a mature tree with a thinning top beside a recently built home or driveway. Authentic job photos strongly outperform stock images.
Canva text suggestion: "Construction Ends, Tree Decline Begins" or "Protect the Root Zone Before You Build"