Beware the Silent Killer: How Girdling Roots Threaten Your Trees

You may not realize it, but beneath the surface of your landscape lurks a hidden danger capable of severely harming—or even killing—your cherished trees. This silent threat, known as girdling roots, slowly chokes trees by restricting essential nutrients and water.

What Are Girdling Roots?

Girdling roots are roots that grow around or across a tree trunk or other roots instead of extending outward. Over time, these encircling roots tighten their grip, squeezing the tree trunk, obstructing vital water and nutrient flow, and causing serious health issues. Trees suffering from girdling roots often exhibit symptoms such as:

• Leaf discoloration or premature dropping

• Sparse canopy and branch dieback

• Abnormal swelling at the base of the trunk

• Overall weakening and susceptibility to disease

Why Are Girdling Roots a Problem?

As girdling roots tighten, they act much like a tourniquet, disrupting a tree’s vascular system. The flow of water, nutrients, and sugars becomes severely restricted, weakening the tree and making it vulnerable to pests, diseases, and extreme weather conditions. If left untreated, girdling roots will ultimately kill the tree.

The Solution: ArborActive’s Root Collar Excavation and Air Spade Services

Thankfully, ArborActive specializes in safely addressing girdling roots through advanced tree care services:

• Root Collar Excavation: Our experts carefully expose the area around the base of your tree to identify and remove harmful girdling roots. This process restores proper root growth patterns, alleviating stress and ensuring your tree’s long-term health.

• Air Spade Technology: ArborActive utilizes Air Spade technology, a specialized tool that uses pressurized air to safely remove soil without damaging sensitive roots. This method efficiently exposes problematic roots, facilitating precision care and removal while minimizing stress to your tree.

Protect Your Investment

Trees add tremendous value to your property—not just aesthetically but environmentally and financially. Regular inspections and proactive care from ArborActive can protect this investment. By identifying and addressing girdling roots early, we ensure your landscape remains vibrant and healthy.

Don’t Wait—Act Now!

The longer girdling roots are left untreated, the greater the damage becomes. Protect your trees today with ArborActive’s specialized root care services. Schedule your Root Collar Excavation and Air Spade treatment now and let our professionals ensure your trees remain safe, beautiful, and healthy for years to come.

Contact ArborActive today!

📞 860-337-4850
🌐 www.ArborActive.co