A tree planted too deep, or mulched too heavily for years, can develop girdling roots that wrap around the trunk instead of growing outward, slowly choking it from the base up.
It's slow, which is why it goes unnoticed until the canopy starts showing stress, and by then the damage has often been building for years.
Can you actually see your tree's root flare, or does the trunk disappear straight into the mulch?
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Photo of a tree's visible root flare compared to one buried in mulch, or a carousel showing what to look for. Authentic property photography preferred over stock imagery.
Canva text suggestion: "Can You See Your Tree's Root Flare?" or "Girdling Roots: The Silent Strangler"