Axé Tree Care, LLC
(303) 746-6633
Bigwoodfellers@gmail.com
axetreecare.com
Promoting environmental health and safety with the professional nurturing of an experienced and International Society of Arboriculture certified arborist. Through in depth assessment and communication, we will work to create harmony between your vision and the needs of your trees.
Tree Diseases & When to Call an Arborist: now.
Since you've gotten this far, it's time to reach out to me. Your trees have guided you here. Text or email your name, the address of the tree, and a time if you'd like to walk and talk or give me permission to assess the tree and we can discuss it later. If you do call, leave a message, I may be going out on a limb, tied up, hanging around, experiencing ups and downs, reaching for the top, experiencing highs and lows,
Common tree diseases
Rot: mushrooms on the trunk and root flare, thinning canopy, poor vigor.
Cankers: discoloration, sunken, dead bark with oozing sap; dieback beyond the wound.
Fire blight: blackened, “shepherd’s crook” shoots on pears, apples, crabapples.
Leaf spot & anthracnose: tan or brown spots, early leaf drop.
Serious vascular diseases (e.g., Dutch elm disease, oak wilt): rapid decline; needs immediate assessment.
Warning signs
Sudden or progressive dieback in the canopy.
Cracks, cavities, or mushrooms on trunk or around the root flare.
Leaning trees or heaving soil near the base after storms.
Sticky residue (honeydew), sooty mold, or insect galleries under bark.
New construction impacts (soil compaction, grade changes, trenching) near roots.
Examples of leaf and branch symptoms
