The Effect of Flooding on Your Trees

Flood Related Tree Management.

Trees flooded in water more often than not sustain injuries which either affect their health or their stability immediately and in subsequent periods. It does not matter whether it is a single tree in your yard or the entire landscape because it is important that homeowners comprehend the effects of flooding on trees if their proper recovery and maintenance is to be achieved. Monster Tree Service certified arborists will be of assistance to the Alexandria, Arlington, Mount Vernon and the surrounding Northern Virginia Area homeowners by minimizing the impact, keeping trees healthy and determining if and when pruning or tree removal will be necessary.

Flooding means the swelling of the water to the extent that comes above the ground level. Trees cannot breathe as they lack enough oxygen while submerged in water. As time goes by, roots are slowly suffocated by the flood water that floods the trees. It weakens the trunk and makes it easy to host various diseases or insects. Impact and their effect on the tree depend on the duration the flooding has been on. However, other problems like stump rot and slow growth may still prevail in the tree after the flood is over.

Flood Related Tree Management in Alexandra Virgina

After the flooding of a site occurs, it is important that one keeps an eye on the trees and look for signs of stress or damage. These include chlorosis, die back and abnormal sylviculture which are the first signs that a particular tree is taking too long to recuperate. More advanced signs of distress include the leaning of the tree, which may indicate that the root structure has been compromised. At this stage, Monster tree services are essential to assess whether the tree can be saved through targeted care, such as aeration or improved drainage, or whether tree removal is the safest option.

For trees that are worth saving, proper tree pruning is essential in promoting recovery. Our Certified arborists undertake the careful defection of any damaged or dead branches to relieve tension on the tree and raise the odds that it will survive post flood conditions. Tree pruning or cutting is important in providing structural support to the tree and bringing forth the new plants. However, for trees with girdled roots to a greater extent, cutting down the tree may also be the alternative to prevent the tree from becoming a threat to other structures or trees within the vicinity.

Root rot and fungus infections mostly take place after floods and can greatly affect the trees’ well-being. There is a substantial chance of these diseases on flood exposed trees, especially at homeostasis there are still pockets of standing water which creates an anaerobic environment that allows such water borne pathogens to proliferate. If either the ADA is not effective, or if the AD explanation does work initially but bacteria are able to break through later as the plant becomes weaker, root rot will only continue spreading further making the tree more susceptible to collapse. Monster Tree services prevent or manage the occurrence of such infections in trees which saves such trees from the risk of removal.

Let Monster Tree Services help save your trees in the Alexandria, Arlington, Mount Vernon and the surrounding Northern Virginia Area.

Flooding is a concern for trees, as they contain tissues which have died specifically from drowning like other plants. Certain species within a plant group respond positively to flooding, while others do not. For instance, the roots of some stubborn species like willows and bald cypress can endure water limits, whereas oaks and pines may have a difficult time. If you enlist the assistance of our certified arborists, they will let you know what trees on your property are prone to flood damage and how to protect them during such occurrences. Also, it might be appropriate to enlist our certified arborists to guide the recovery process, to ensure that your trees receive the care they need to survive and thrive in the long term.

Flooding presents serious risks to the health and safety of your trees, but with the right care and professional intervention, many trees can recover and continue to enhance your landscape. Whether its timely tree pruning to encourage growth or tree removal to eliminate hazards, Monster Tree services play a vital role in ensuring that your trees remain strong and healthy in the face of natural disasters.