June is a smart time to look closely at the trees on your property.
In the Phoenix Valley, summer does not just bring heat. It also brings monsoon storms, sudden wind, dust, heavy rain and the kind of fast weather changes that can expose weak limbs, dense canopies, poor structure and root problems.
A tree can look fine from the ground and still have issues that matter. Cracks, decay, deadwood, rubbing branches, poor branch attachments, leaning trunks and overloaded limbs can all become more serious when strong wind arrives.
That is why a certified arborist tree assessment is worth scheduling before the busiest part of monsoon season.
Arbor Care provides professional tree care in Phoenix, Tempe, Mesa, Chandler, Gilbert, Scottsdale, Glendale, Peoria and surrounding Valley communities. The company offers tree trimming and pruning, safe tree removal, stump grinding, storm damage response, cactus removal and commercial tree services.
Why June Tree Assessments Matter
By June, many Phoenix trees are carrying a full canopy. Mesquite, palo verde, acacia, eucalyptus, ficus, sissoo, palm and other common landscape trees may be growing quickly or showing stress from heat and irrigation changes.
A full canopy is not automatically a problem. Trees need leaves to make food and protect themselves. The issue is poor structure.
If a tree is too dense in the wrong places, has heavy limbs over a roof, or has weak branch unions, summer storms can turn those weaknesses into broken limbs or fallen trees.
A certified arborist can look at the whole tree, not just the parts that are easy to see.
What An Arborist Looks For
A good tree assessment is not only about whether a tree needs trimming. It is about health, structure, safety and future care.
An arborist may look for dead or broken branches, cracks in the trunk, signs of decay, root plate problems, pests, disease, poor pruning history, branches growing into structures, and limbs that may fail under wind pressure.
The arborist may also notice when a tree does not need heavy pruning. That matters. Over pruning can weaken a tree, expose bark to sun damage and remove the growth the tree needs to stay healthy.
Good pruning is selective. The goal is to improve structure, clearance and safety while keeping the tree strong.
Pruning Before Storms Should Be Done Correctly
Many property owners wait until a storm breaks a limb before calling a tree service. That can be more expensive and more stressful than a planned assessment.
Tree trimming before monsoon season can reduce some risk, especially when trees have heavy deadwood, crowded growth or branches touching buildings. But trimming should be done with the species, age, condition and location of the tree in mind.
Arbor Care’s certified arborists can recommend the right approach, whether that means crown thinning, crown raising, structure clearance, removal of hazardous limbs, or no major pruning at all.
When Removal May Be The Safer Choice
Not every tree can be saved. A dead, severely cracked, badly leaning or structurally unsound tree may need removal, especially if it is close to a house, wall, parking area, street, pool, business entrance or utility line.
Arbor Care provides safe tree removal and stump grinding for Phoenix Valley properties. If a tree is too risky to leave in place, a professional crew can remove it with the right equipment and cleanup.
Call Arbor Care
If you are not sure whether your trees are ready for summer storms, call Arbor Care at 480 797 5566.
A June tree assessment can help you understand which trees are healthy, which need pruning, and which may create a safety concern before monsoon weather arrives.
Arbor Care serves Phoenix, Tempe, Mesa, Chandler, Gilbert, Scottsdale, Glendale, Peoria and nearby Arizona communities with certified arborist tree care.
References:
https://www.arborcareaz.com/tree-trimming-pruning/
https://www.arborcareaz.com/when-to-call-an-arborist-for-a-tree-assessment/
https://www.arborcareaz.com/safe-tree-removal/
https://www.arborcareaz.com/storm-damage-response/
https://www.weather.gov/psr/MonsoonSafety
