Signs You Need Tree Removal

Trees in Phoenix can lose their strength after the incredibly hot summers we have. This means they are more likely to suffer from pest invasions, disease, or simply age. Trees that are diseased or have lost their strength pose a serious safety hazard. The danger is more serious if the tree is near high traffic areas in your landscape, or near your home. Don’t wait for your tree to drop a large branch on your roof or fall over entirely. Watch for these signs that you need tree removal.

Sudden Leaning Trees

If you notice that a tree on your property has changed angle suddenly and is leaning it is cause for concern. The general guideline for acceptable tree lean is about 15% as opposed to the ground. While some trees lean naturally if it happens quickly your tree should be examined by an arborist. The leaning is usually cased by weakening or breakage to the root system.

Visibly Damaged Roots

One of the best indicators of a tree’s overall health is the root system. If you can see that there are visibly damaged or decaying roots it constitutes a serious situation with your tree. Just because your tree isn’t leaning yet it doesn’t mean damaged roots will stop it from doing so. Be on the safe side and get it inspected. Peace of mind will help you know that you, your kids, and your property is safe.

Cracks Or Holes In Trunk

The roots of your tree are a big part of keeping it upright and withstanding winds, but the trunk is critical in supporting the branches. If the trunk has holes or cracks you need to have it looked at. There is a good chance that the cracks or holes are not too serious. But if they are big enough or are in the wrong places they can undermine the structural integrity of the tree and allow it to fall.

Hollow Trees

 A hollow tree isn’t an immediate indication that your tree is a danger. A lot of trees can be strong and healthy with hollow trunks. The nutrients needed for the tree’s health can be provided by the most recent, exterior layers. That being said if the trunk is too hollow and thin compared to the overall size of the tree it does pose the potential for danger. Have these trees inspected.

Extensive Damage

Damage can come in a few different forms. It can be disease, insect infestation, lightning, and so on. Extensive damage that might cause you to need tree removal is when more than 50% of the tree is damaged. This can happen suddenly or it can be the gradual decline of a tree with age. Taking the tree down before it gets critical is a safety factor that helps keep everyone safe.

Small Trunk Sprouts

Generally speaking trees new growth should happen higher than the trunk. If the top sections of the tree are diseased or damaged resources will try to establish new sprouts or branches nearer to the bottom of the trunk. This can be a clear indication that something is wrong and should be looked at.

Large Dead Branches

If you can spot branches in the top of the tree, or the canopy, that aren’t growing leaves and are bare while the rest of the tree is thriving you might have a safety hazard. This can mean the branch was damaged during a storm or it is diseased. This should be attended to immediately to help prevent spread of disease to other parts of the tree or the branch falling out of the tree and hitting property or people.

Lisbon Lemon Tree Care

Welcome To Our Lisbon Lemon Tree Care Guide! Lisbon Lemon Trees are one of the most popular types of lemon trees in Arizona. Lisbon trees can stand up to the harsh heat and windy conditions of Arizona. Lisbon trees can be somewhat sensitive to frost but since Arizona doesn't see much of that, this type of tree will be perfect to grow in your backyard. Here are a couple tree care tips for Lisbon Lemon trees that can help you get started.

Lisbon Tree Planting

You are going to want to plant your lemon tree where it can get as much sun as possible. Also, the soil used to plant should drain easy. Lisbon trees cannot survive in too much water. Also, for colder parts of Arizona, plant you tree inside to avoid frost.

What are the mulch requirements?

You should bury your tree in at least four to six inches of mulch. This prevents moisture loss and will keep the weeds out.

Watering Regiments For Lemon Trees?

Regularly water your lemon tree every week during the summer months in Arizona and only water it every other week after that, especially for the first three years.

Fertilizing Your Lemon Tree

Lemon trees need plenty of nutrients to grow tall. However, you need a special kind of citrus fertilizer for lemon trees, they won't grow as well without it. You should fertilize your lemon tree at least two to three times during the first 3 years. Spring should be your first go around and then fertilize again after the new growth, and one more time in October. For indoor lemon trees, fertilize every month during the summer.

Lemon Tree Pruning

Only prune your lemon tree when it's cold outside. This prevents killing the tree. Lemon trees don't have a dormant period when it normal is safe to prune so doing this during the cold months will be the safest time. While pruning, make sure and pick off tiny lemons leaving four to six inches between them to make them grow larger.

Read Wiki How’s Article on “How To Prune A Lemon Tree: 12 Steps (with Pictures)” for more information about pruning your Lisbon lemon tree.

Cold Protection

Frost can kill lemon trees! To avoid too much frost on your trees, get yourself a canopy and Christmas lights. Take the canopy and wrap it around the tree and install the Christmas lights around it to give it extra warmth.

Lemon Tree Harvesting

You will be able to harvest your Lisbon lemons 3 years after planting.

In Conclusion

• Plant Lisbon Tree In Direct Sunlight
• Bury The Roots In Four To Six Inches Of Mulch
• Watering Should Take Place Every Week During The Summer
• Watering Should Take Place Every Other Week During The Rest Of The Year
• Nutrient Rich Fertilizer Is The Only Type Of Food You Should Be Feeding Your Tree
• Never Prune Your Lemon Tree Any Time Other Than The Winter
• Add Frost Protection During The Winter To Keep Your Lemon Tree From Dying

We hope you enjoyed this article “Lisbon Lemon Tree Care”. If you haven’t done so already, make sure and check out our post “Growing Lemon Trees In Arizona” for more information.