Fire related tree damage can have a huge impact on your residential landscape. Depending on the intensity, duration, and type of fire, significant damage can occur to your beloved trees. Out-of-control fires can harm trees by completely consuming them or partially scorching them. The extent of damage varies depending on the type of tree, the time of year the fire occurred, and how hot and long it burned. If the fire damage to the tree occurred while the tree was dormant (early spring and fall) then the tree may make a full recovery.
While some trees may not survive the damage, fire-damaged trees can be rescued if promptly helped. Trees can recover, particularly if they were dormant when injured. Some may need to be removed if the tree is likely to fall and cause harm or damage to property should be removed immediately.
It is important to get damaged and destroyed trees assessed in a timely manner. Damaged trees will need to start immediate treatment if they are to be saved. Destroyed trees left on the property can be a breeding site for pests and disease, which may eventually lead to the weakened trees that were impacted by the fire.
Arbor Plant Health Care has certified consulting arborists to help you determine the extent of your tree damage by assessing the tree and help you decide what next steps should be taken to help care for your trees.
What should you look for?
If you notice any of the above burn patterns, then the tree can be a safety hazard. People should avoid these dangerous areas. Contact a certified arborist to have these trees pruned or removed entirely.
What can be done immediately to help your trees?
How can we help?
Arbor Plant Health Care has a team of 5 certified arborists. They are trained to assess, remove and recover severely hazardous trees. They can determine whether the tree will recover or if it will need to be removed. They can also help design a plant health care regime to prevent infestation from insects and disease by using their Arborjet injection system and deep root fertilization air spade to strengthen weakened trees from fire damage. They can also determine and recommend which tree species are more fire resistant for your recovering and delicate landscape. They offer and provide full planting and transplanting services.
For additional information on fire related tree damage, visit these sites:
https://blog.davey.com/how-to-help-restore-trees-burned-by-wildfires/
https://ucanr.edu/sites/fire/files/288165.pdf
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/tgen/fire-damage-to-trees.htm