We usually think of trees as being strong and stable, anchored by a network of roots underground. So why would your tree, especially one that has weathered storms for years, suddenly fall over or be uprooted?
One thing to understood is that trees in urban or suburban settings have different needs than those that grow naturally in the desert. The soil surrounding houses is usually compacted, has fewer nutrients, leaves less room for tree roots, and is more likely to have some form of irrigation on or near it.
These are very different circumstances than a tree in the wild, where decaying plant matter and animal activity leads to nutrient-rich soil, the ground is rarely compacted especially if its nowhere near where humans regularly tread , has a variety of plant life around it to promote a mycorrhizal network , and has natural windbreaks and protections around it.
Urban and suburban trees, unlike their wild cousins, need a little bit of maintenance. They tend to receive more water than those in the wild and therefore have a more robust tree canopy or, in other words, they have more branches and leaves. Desert trees often fall because they receive too much water. This may seem counterintuitive, but there are three reasons for this.
A tree that receives water from irrigation too close to the trunk of the tree will have a smaller root ball. An overwatered tree will have loose, muddy soil near the base. Finally, overwatering can lead to root rot. The combination of poor pruning and overwatering has caused many desert trees to fall during monsoon storms, but there are several other reasons why your tree might fall. There are many pests and diseases that can weaken and kill your trees.
If an issue has gone undiagnosed for too long, a windstorm or monsoon might be the last straw for an already-suffering tree. Regular inspections by an arborist can determine if your tree is plagued by a pest or a disease. An arborist will work with you to develop a treatment plan to remedy the situation or, if your tree is at risk of infection, he or she can create a preventive plan to ward off disease.
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Instead, if you water slowly for long periods of time less frequently, the water will be able to penetrate deeper into the soil. The best way to water is to turn your hose on to a dribble, put your hose somewhere in the critical root zone, and leave it for hours. Move the hose to a different spot in the critical root zone and leave for hours. Repeat this step times. This should be done times a week. You want the soil around your tree to be moist but not soaking. Aim for inches of mulch spread evenly and not touching the base of the tree.
Get a root collar excavation: If you think your tree may have root issues, invest in a root collar excavation. Once exposed, the arborist can look for root issues and strategically fix them before they get worse or cause your tree to fall. Prune for structure: Pruning your trees regularly before they are fully mature during the first years is extremely important. When you do this, you can spot structural issues when they are first developing. This allows certified arborists to strategically prune or alter the tree to correct those structural issues before they become big problems later on.
These limbs are the ones that tend to come down in storms. Also look for limbs that have two equal size arms branching off of the trunk Y-shaped.
Check out our updated resource guide for dealing with fallen trees and debris after Irma. Learn how to care for your tree, including best watering, pruning, and mulching practices. Magnolias are part of an ancient lineage of flowering plants dating back approximately 95 million years. The Atlanta BeltLine Arboretum is home to 18 types of magnolias from evergreen to flowering. Two magnolias in particular have witnessed history as they were planted just beyond the outfield wall for the former Ponce de Leon Park, where the Atlanta Crackers played baseball.
Babe Ruth and Eddie Matthews both hit home runs that were caught in the canopy of one of these magnolia trees. As part of Arboretum experimentation, we have taken cuttings from these historic magnolias and grown them into new trees so that this piece of history can live on the Atlanta BeltLine Arboretum and in new parks and baseball fields around Atlanta. The oak trees on this slope and throughout the Arboretum represent many ecosystems in Georgia, from bottomland hardwood swamps to granite outcrops.
Of the approximately 90 species of oaks native to the United States, 33 are native to Georgia. All 33 oaks are growing on this slope and between them dance 33 stainless steel leaf sculptures — one for each tree. For more information about the individual oaks featured, see our fact sheet here. To learn more general information about our Georgia oaks, check out this video here. Among the stateliest of our native trees, beeches are indicative of a mature forest.
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