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5 Signs my Tree is Dying
SOUTH BEND TREES

• Trees are valuable assets to humans as well as
  the environment. They provide oxygen for both
  humans and animals as well as purify the air. We
  all love trees, but our knowledge of them in
  terms of proper care can be quite limited. For
  instance, in most cases we can hardly tell if
  they are dying or something is eating them up
  slowly.

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This article will cover how to ascertain if your
tree is dying and ways of saving it. What is a
dying tree? A dying tree has lost its leaves or
branches due to disease, insects, drought, among
other reasons. What are the telltale signs of a
dying tree?
Here are the five most common signs of a dying
tree.

1. Leaves drop off. Dropping off is usually caused
   by a fungal infection called leaf spot. It
   causes small brown spots on the leaves. These
   spots eventually turn into holes in the leaves.
   When this happens, the tree loses water through
   these holes. Ultimately, the tree will die.
2. Branches break off. This is usually caused by
   lack of water. As the tree gets stressed, it
   starts to dry up. Breaking off causes the bark to
   crack and split. The tree then begins to lose
   support. In the end the tree falls over.
3. Bark peels away. Peeling is usually caused by a
   fungus called a canker. This fungus eats at
   the outer layer of the bark. Over time, the tree
   becomes weak and dies.

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• Browning of the trunk. Browning is usually caused
  because the tree doesnt have enough moisture.
  The sap dries up and turns brown. This is often
  seen with conifers like pine trees.
• Yellowish-brown discoloration of the roots. This
  is usually caused when there is too much
  nitrogen in the soil. Nitrogen is needed for
  photosynthesis. Too much nitrogen
• makes the plant grow faster than it should. This
  results in yellowish-brown discolored roots.

How Can You Save a Dying Tree?
There are a few things that you can do to help a
dying tree recover. First, you need to identify
the cause of illness by looking closely at the
tree then treating it accordingly. Here are
some helpful tips and observations. 1. Insect
infestation Youll want to remove the damaged
parts. You can use a spray bottle filled with
soapy water to wash the affected area. Then,
apply insecticide directly onto the site. Be sure
to follow label directions carefully.
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Fungus infestation Use a fungicide to fight
infestation. Make sure you follow all the
instructions captured on the package
carefully. Drought Water the tree thoroughly.
Make sure that the root system is well
watered. Other problems Check the tree for
damage, such as broken limbs. Remove anything
that needs repair. Also, check for pests. If
present, spray insecticides. Bonus tip You can
also improve the environment around the tree. For
example, you can add more mulch to protect the
roots. Mulching helps keep the ground moist and
reserve nutrients.
Conclusion Dying trees can be pretty
frustrating. There are ways to help them
recover, and with the above easy-care South Bend
tree service tips, there is no need to worry.
Once theyve recovered, they look great again!
Ryan Wilson
southbendtrees