The lean gets noticed. The root plate is what actually matters.
Some trees have leaned their whole life and are perfectly stable. Others develop a sudden lean because the roots are failing underneath, especially after heavy rain softens the soil.
We check the ground, not just the trunk.
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A close photo of soil lifting or cracking near a tree's root plate, or an arborist examining the base of a leaning tree.
Canva text suggestion: "Check the ground, not just the trunk" or "The root plate tells the real story"