Spring is here, and Cork’s trees are waking up. New leaves are appearing, gardens are getting busier, and everything is starting to look lively again. But while most trees will sail through the season without any trouble, some will be quietly telling you that something is not quite right.
Here are five things that we at Cork Tree Surgeons think you should look out for as you walk around your Cork garden this spring.
Bare Branches When Everything Else is Budding
If the trees around yours are full of fresh new growth and yours still has empty branches, pay attention. It could mean parts of the tree are dead or dying. Do not wait until June to see if anything changes, because early spring is exactly when problems like this become clear.
Cracks or Splits in the Trunk
Run your eye down the trunk and look for deep cracks, splits, or areas where the bark is peeling away in large sections. Healthy trees do shed bark naturally, but significant structural damage is a different matter and needs a professional eye as soon as possible.
Fungal Growth Around the Base
Mushrooms popping up around the base of a tree, or on the trunk itself, often mean decay is happening inside. It is not always a death sentence for the tree, but it does need to be assessed by a qualified Cork tree surgeon sooner rather than later.
Leaning That Was Not There Before
Trees lean slightly as a matter of course. But if you have noticed a tree tilting in a direction it was not before, or you can see roots beginning to lift on one side, get it looked at. This is a safety issue, not just an aesthetic one.
Dead Wood in the Canopy
Look up. Broken, brittle branches hanging in the upper canopy are known as hangers, or widow makers, for very good reason. They can drop without warning, and in spring, when gardens are busier, that risk is real.
If any of these sound familiar, do not put it off. At Cork Tree Surgeons, we offer professional tree services across Cork city and county. A quick inspection now could save you a much bigger problem later. Get in touch for a free, no-obligation quote.