Marchant Tree Care
The tree surgeons at Marchant Tree Care are here to offer advice on all aspects of tree and hedge maintenance. Below, we explain how to spot a sick or dying tree so you can take action before it becomes dangerous. If you need help with tree pruning, tree removal, hedge cutting, stump grinding, coppicing or other tree work, please get in touch with our team. We cover Knockholt, Tunbridge Wells and all the surrounding areas.
Discolouration and Sudden Leaf Loss
If the tree’s leaves are falling when they should be blooming or have changed colour to dull shades of yellow, brown or black, they might be experiencing a nutrient deficiency. Other causes include disease and infestations. Environmental issues, such as severe temperatures, may also play a part.
Brittle Branches
Dead or dying branches will snap off easily and cause safety concerns, so you must deal with this if your trees are close to public areas. Our tree surgeons offer tree pruning, including crown thinning, hedge cutting and deadwooding services, which can help prevent further issues. Reasons for brittleness include fungal or insect infestations and root damage.
Fungal and Insect Infestations
Besides brittle branches and leaf discolouration, these infestations can severely affect a tree’s growth and vitality. They could also spread to surrounding vegetation if not addressed, resulting in hedge removal, sectional tree removal or directional tree felling. Watch out for slimy substances on the branches or tree trunk, mould growth, and the sudden appearance of mushrooms.
Cracked and Peeling Bark
These could signal infestation or disease. To avoid urgent tree removal, we advise contacting our tree surgeons in Tunbridge Wells for a complete survey and protective tree work. The bark protects the tree’s core, and any cracking or peeling could prove detrimental to its survival.
Unstable Trees
If your trees or hedges are leaning, the cause may be root damage or excessive weight. If the latter, we can address the issue with our tree pruning and hedge shaping services. However, if the problem is root damage, this may be a fungal infection within the root system, and we can treat the surrounding soil accordingly.
Regularly inspect the trees and vegetation at your property, especially after storms or extreme weather, to spot any early signs of trouble. Our tree surgeons in Tunbridge Wells and the surrounding areas are also on hand to help with a range of relevant hedge and tree work:
