Ash trees across Fairfield County have been declining for years under sustained pressure from emerald ash borer, and the pattern isn't slowing down.
Canopy thinning, woodpecker activity, and small D-shaped exit holes in the bark are early signs of infestation, often visible well before a tree looks obviously sick from a distance. Once dieback becomes significant, the wood turns brittle and unpredictable.
Dead or dying ash near a home, driveway, or power line is a genuine hazard, since large limbs can fail with little warning once the tree has been compromised.
New England Tree inspects ash trees throughout Darien, Greenwich, and the surrounding area and helps homeowners decide when removal is the responsible next step.
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Authentic job photo preferred: a close-up of exit holes or woodpecker damage on an ash trunk, thinning canopy against a healthy tree line, or a crew removing an infested ash. Real diagnostic photos are more useful than generic tree imagery for this species-specific topic.
Canva text suggestion: "Is Your Ash Tree at Risk?" or "Emerald Ash Borer in Fairfield County"