Greg Smith Tree Service

Instagram | Friday, October 9, 2026

Dead Ash Trees Turn Brittle Fast, Which Changes How They Have to Come Down

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Dead ash trees do not stay standing quietly for long. The wood turns brittle within a year or two.

That is why the crew takes dead ash down with the bucket truck and knuckle boom crane instead of climbing and rigging on weak wood.

Flaking bark, woodpecker holes, and a thin top are all signs. Link in bio.

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Real photo of a dead ash removal in progress using the bucket truck or knuckle boom crane, showing limbs being lowered rather than climbed. Bark-stripped ash with woodpecker damage makes a strong detail shot. Avoid stock imagery.

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Canva text suggestion: "Dead Ash Gets Brittle Fast" or "Why Dead Ash Needs a Different Removal Plan"


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