Is my tree dead, or is it just dormant?
Here are some helpful tips
The first step to finding out if your tree is dead or just dormant is determining what season it is.
The second step is to find out what type of tree it is. Is it a deciduous tree, or a conifer? Deciduous or shade trees sprout buds in the late winter and early spring, and they drop their leaves in the fall. Coniferous trees have needles, and while they do shed needles, they never lose all of them. If your conifer has lost all of its needles, it is time to consider tree removal. |
Can you bend a twig, and if you can, does it bend or does it break?
If possible, try to gently bend a twig. If the twig is pliable and bends with gentle pressure, the tree is most likely just dormant. This test isn't exact, because sometimes the tree may still be alive even if one or more of the branches are dead and don't pass the bend test. |
Are there any other signs of life visible?
After performing a visual inspection of the tree, do you notice any signs of life like new buds that form as the days begin to get longer. If the bark has sustained mechanical damage or damage to the bark, do you see reaction wood forming around the edges of the wound? This isn't something that is visible right away. It is the tree's slow response to an injury. Called compartmentalization of decay. |
These are just a few simple methods that you can try yourself to see if your tree is dead, or just dormant. We hope you find them helpful. we are happy to help you with a more detailed inspection of the tree or trees you are concerned about. Please don't hesitate to call us today!
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