"Is that tree going to fall?" It's the question behind many calls that we get, after a windstorm, when a crack appears, when mushrooms show up at the base of a trunk. A professional tree inspection replaces worry with information. Nate Potter, ISA Certified Arborist, evaluates the structure and health of trees across Central Pennsylvania and gives you an honest read on the risk, and your options.

Cavities, dieback, fungal growth, decay, hollow areas, cracks, and lean are all factors that should be considered when evaluating the structural integrity and health of a tree. Trees naturally carry some level of risk, but many of these red flags can be assessed and properly managed.

We provide tree inspections and give you the information you need to make the best decision possible for your trees and your property.

Call us if you notice any of these on a tree near your home, driveway, or areas where people spend time:

• Dead or dying branches, especially at the tips throughout the crown

• Mushrooms or fungal growth on the trunk or at the base

• Cavities, hollow-sounding areas, or visible decay

• Cracks in the trunk or major limbs

• A new or increasing lean

• Soil heaving or lifted roots on one side

Catching these early often means more options — pruning or cabling instead of removal.