Executive Tree Care

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How to Identify Early Signs of Tree Disease Before It Spreads

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Tree disease is far easier to manage when it's caught early, but the first signs are often subtle enough that homeowners miss them until the problem has already spread.

Watch for discolored or spotted leaves that don't match the season, cankers or sunken areas on the bark, and sap or gummy discharge running down the trunk. Dieback starting at the branch tips and working inward is another early warning sign worth taking seriously.

Fungal growth at the base of the trunk, even something as small as a few mushrooms after rain, can point to root or trunk decay that isn't visible from the outside. These signs are easy to dismiss individually but matter more together.

A trained arborist can identify the specific disease at play and recommend treatment or removal before it threatens neighboring trees. Executive Tree Care inspects properties throughout Delaware, Chester, and Montgomery Counties.

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