CERTIFIED ARBORIST

Trees can show similar symptoms for very different reasons.

Yellow leaves may be caused by irrigation problems, root damage, soil conditions, insects, disease, nutrient deficiencies, or environmental stress. A thinning canopy may indicate root problems rather than a problem in the canopy itself.

That is why proper tree care begins with diagnosis.

Canopy Arborists provides professional arborist consultations throughout Santa Rosa and Sonoma County for homeowners, property managers, HOAs, commercial properties, contractors, and other property owners.

An arborist evaluation may include inspection of:

• Canopy condition 
• Trunk and branch structure 
• Root flare 
• Visible roots 
• Decay 
• Previous pruning 
• Insect activity 
• Disease symptoms 
• Soil conditions 
• Irrigation 
• Construction impacts 
• Site conditions 

Once the tree and surrounding environment have been evaluated, we can develop practical recommendations based on the actual condition of the tree.

A large tree can provide tremendous environmental and property value, but property owners also need to understand potential defects.

Tree risk cannot be evaluated simply by looking at the height of the tree.

An arborist considers the likelihood of tree or branch failure, the condition of the tree, potential targets, site conditions, and the consequences if a failure occurs.

Depending on the situation, recommendations may include:

• Monitoring 
• Corrective pruning 
• Deadwood removal 
• End-weight reduction 
• Cabling or supplemental support 
• Plant Health Care 
• Root-zone protection 
• Irrigation changes 
• Further testing 
• Tree removal 

For declining trees, an arborist evaluation can also help identify whether the problem is likely related to insects, disease, drought stress, compacted soil, irrigation problems, root disturbance, construction damage, or multiple interacting stresses.

 Arborist services are useful for more than emergency tree problems.

We frequently help clients who need professional guidance before making major decisions about their landscape.

An arborist consultation may be valuable when:

• Purchasing a property with large trees 
• Planning construction near mature trees 
• Considering tree removal 
• Evaluating a declining tree 
• Investigating unexplained canopy decline 
• Managing trees at an HOA or apartment complex 
• Planning long-term tree maintenance 
• Dealing with a neighbor-tree concern 
• Determining whether a tree can reasonably be preserved 

Canopy Arborists combines practical field experience with professional arboriculture to help property owners understand their trees and make informed management decisions