Spongy moth (formerly gypsy moth) populations fluctuate, and in years when populations are high, Connecticut oaks can face severe defoliation by June. A healthy tree can typically recover from one significant defoliation event, but repeated defoliation over consecutive seasons weakens the tree substantially and opens the door to secondary stressors.
If you have mature oaks in Redding, Wilton, or surrounding Fairfield County and noticed significant leaf loss in recent seasons, now is the time to have a professional arborist assess the tree's overall health and structural condition. Weakened oaks become higher-risk trees during summer thunderstorms, and knowing where a tree stands is the first step toward protecting it.
At Frank's Arborcare, tree health assessments account for insect pressure, crown dieback, and the downstream structural implications of repeated stress. If your oaks look thin this June, that's worth a professional look.
Call for a free estimate: (203) 423-9523 or email franksarborcare@gmail.com.
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