A leaning tree is not always a dangerous tree, but a new or worsening lean in a Metro East yard is worth taking seriously.
Many trees grow toward the light from the start and stay sound for decades, because the roots and wood adapt to that angle. A lean that appears suddenly, often after a storm or a long stretch of soggy ground, is a different situation.
Warning signs include cracked, raised, or mounded soil on the side opposite the lean, roots lifting out of the lawn, and fresh gaps between the trunk and the soil. Photos taken from the same spot a few weeks apart, with a fence post or the corner of the house as a reference, make any change in angle easy to spot.
Riverbend Outdoor Services assesses leaning trees across Bethalto, Wood River, Alton, and Edwardsville and explains the findings and options before any work begins.
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A real photo of a leaning tree on a local property, ideally showing the base with cracked or lifted soil on the side opposite the lean. A crew member examining the root zone would add credibility. Authentic photos of real Riverbend crews and job sites are strongly preferred over stock images.
Canva text suggestion: "Old Lean or New Lean?" or "Check the Soil Opposite the Lean"