Dead wood in a tree's canopy looks stable right up until it isn't. A branch that's been dead for a season or two may look like it's holding in place, but it no longer has the flexibility of living wood and can fail without warning, especially under the load of summer storms that pass regularly through Greenville and the Upstate.
Here are a few indicators worth checking on your own trees: Bark that's loose or peeling away from the wood, branches that have no leaves or buds when neighboring branches are full, wood that sounds hollow when knocked, and fungal growth like shelf mushrooms or conks attached to the trunk or larger limbs. Any of these signs on a branch that extends over your roof, driveway, or a play area deserves a closer look from a professional.
Dead branch identification is part of what Integrity Tree Co's ISA-Certified Arborist does during a tree inspection. If something needs to come out, we'll explain exactly why and give you a straight answer on the best approach. No upselling, no unnecessary work.
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