Most people do not think about a specific limb until it is already on the ground. A little know-how can catch the problem long before that happens.
A hazardous limb often has visible cracks near the point where it meets the trunk, bark that is peeling or missing in patches, or noticeably less foliage than the branches around it. Deadwood that stays brittle and gray through the growing season is another clear signal.
Limbs hanging over a driveway, roofline, or spot where kids or pets regularly play deserve extra attention, since the risk is not just the limb itself but what is underneath it when it comes down.
A quick walk around the property with these signs in mind can catch a problem while it is still a simple prune instead of an emergency. Every property in Culpeper and Northern Virginia is treated with that same level of care. #TreeSafety #HazardousLimbs #CulpeperVA #TreeCare #NorthernVirginia
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