Late May in Williamson County means one thing is coming: afternoon thunderstorms. And while a single storm rarely topples a healthy, well-maintained tree, it's the ones that have been quietly declining for months that become problems when the wind picks up.
There are a few things worth checking on your property before storm season gets into full swing. Large deadwood in the canopy is the first thing an arborist looks for — dead branches don't flex in wind the way live wood does, and they tend to break at the worst times. Tight "V-shaped" branch unions, where two major limbs originate from the same point at a narrow angle, are another warning sign. Cracks or splits in a trunk or major branch are never something to wait on.
This time of year is also when we start seeing heat stress show up in trees that had a tough winter or spring. If your trees leafed out looking thinner than usual, or if you're noticing leaf scorch on the outer edges of the canopy, that's worth a closer look.
Franklin Tree Service offers free property assessments across Williamson County. A quick walk with one of our certified arborists can tell you exactly what to watch and what to address before summer storms arrive. Visit franklintree.com or call (615) 866-7056.
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