A tree planted too deep, or mulched too heavily around the base for years, can develop girdling roots that wrap around the trunk instead of growing outward, slowly restricting it from the base up.
It's a slow process, which is why it often goes unnoticed until the canopy shows stress such as thinning or dieback on one side, after years of building damage.
Catching it early sometimes allows for root correction, which is why a root flare inspection is worth including in a routine tree health check.
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Photo of a tree's root flare, or a crew member examining a root zone. Authentic property photography preferred over stock imagery.
Canva text suggestion: "Can You See Your Tree's Root Flare?" or "Girdling Roots: The Silent Strangler"