Is Your Tree Growing Mushrooms?
Large trees are the best part of having a yard. They cool your home, provide shade throughout the summer, and are some of the best backyard jungle gyms around. And because they\’re such an integral part of your property, it\’s important to know when something might be wrong with them. While some signs of rot and dead tissue are easy to identify, such as torn wood, a hollowing trunk, or lumps of gnarled tissue growing on the branches, not all signs of damage are an immediate tip-off.
When does new growth signify severe damage?
Not every sign of trouble is a dying branch or decaying plants. New plants growing around the tree can be just as significant. Here are a few signs that indicate you need an arborist to come inspect the tree and potentially remove it.
- Fungus: Mushrooms like to grow where it\’s moist and shadowed, so large trees provide the perfect environment. Many times mushrooms growths are just that, but if the fungus is touching the roots or growing on the trunk you need to call in a specialist.
- New shoots and sprouts: Thick trees tend to dominate the area around them; even grass might have a hard time growing right up to the trunk. But if you notice new sprouts growing at the bottom of the tree or small, new branches shooting from near the base of the trunk, that\’s a sign something is wrong. It can be something as incidental as newly compacted soil or an unexpected amount of sunlight. But it could also be a sign of more serious stress.
Trees are typically hardy plants and can withstand a great deal of damage. But trees near to your house can pose a risk to your safety, and leaving them untreated can be dangerous.
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