A tree can look healthy above ground while its root system is already in serious trouble below it.
Mushrooms or fungus growing at the base, soil that's noticeably raised or cracked near the trunk, and a canopy that's thinning unevenly can all point to root damage from construction, flooding, or age. These signs are easy to overlook during a casual glance at the yard, especially when the top of the tree still looks green and full.
Root damage matters because it directly affects a tree's stability, especially during the kind of heavy wind events South Florida sees regularly. A tree with a compromised root system can fail even in moderate weather, well before it would show obvious signs of decline anywhere else on the tree.
Have you ever noticed unusual soil movement or fungus near the base of a tree on your property, or a canopy that seemed to thin out faster than expected?
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