The Most Common Root Causes of Hazard Tree Conditions

Infographic of common hazard tree conditions showing exposed tree roots and key causes including poor root development, environmental stress, pests, improper pruning, and soil compaction.

When people think about dangerous trees, they usually focus on what they can see above ground, a leaning trunk, dead branches, a hollow cavity, or a cracked limb. But in many cases, the real problem is hidden underground. According to the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA), root defects, soil conditions, and root damage are among […]