A sprinkler head aimed directly at a tree trunk keeps the bark constantly wet, creating ideal conditions for rot and fungal growth right at the base of the tree. This kind of damage is slow and easy to miss, since the tree can look healthy from a distance for a long time.
By the time bark starts peeling or the trunk feels soft near the soil line, decay has usually been progressing for a while, weakening the tree's structural stability right where it matters most.
ATL Tree Work helps North Metro Atlanta property owners identify and correct this kind of preventable damage across Duluth, Alpharetta, Johns Creek, Dunwoody, Sandy Springs, Norcross, and Snellville. Redirecting irrigation away from the trunk is a simple step that protects a tree that took decades to grow.
#TreeCare #NorthAtlanta #DuluthGA #TreeHealth #GwinnettCountyA close-up photo of trunk damage or bark rot near the base of a tree caused by irrigation spray, or a sprinkler head positioned too close to a trunk on a real property.
Canva text suggestion: "Sprinklers Aimed at Trunks Cause Slow Rot" or "Redirect the Spray, Protect the Tree"