Wise Man Roots by Denny Schey
When called out to evaluate a client’s tree there are a couple of steps that I take to determine the general health of the tree.
First, while standing back from a tree, 20-30 feet, I look at the entire canopy of the tree. (From the lowest limbs to the highest peak of the tree.)
Second, while looking at the canopy:
1. I look at the bottom of the canopy.
2. I look at the top of the canopy.
3. I look at the Left side of the canopy.
4. I look at the right side of the canopy.
Third while comparing these four spots on the tree this is what I am looking for:
1. Is the canopy uniform in color? B-T-L-R
2. Are the leaves the same size and shape? B-T-L-R
3. Compare leaf density. Are leaves distributed evenly throughout the tree? B-T-L-R
Since the tree’s main objective is to distribute nutrients evenly throughout the tree, any sort of obstruction of nutrients will appear as a difference in leaf color, size, or density. Now, this
is a very superficial look at the tree.
The appearance of the tree could illustrate possible symptoms of the tree’s health or decline.
To discover the cause and likely remedy is multi-faceted and includes situations such as environment, construction hazards or effects, insect infestation or another of many disturbances which would require a detailed analysis by an ISA Certified Arborist.
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