The winter season brings a completely unique set of challenges to your home’s landscape. Not only will you have to worry about snow mold forming on your grass, but you’ll also need to consider how snowfall affects your trees! While it might seem harmless at first glance, there are a litany of problems that having snow on your trees can bring. You’ll want to ensure that this snowfall doesn’t stay dormant there! But, just how dangerous is snow on your trees? We break it down for you below!
How It Affects Branches
When you’re pruning a tree, there’s a reason why professionals strongly caution against snipping branches carelessly. Some branches are key components of your tree and help contribute to its health. When a large amount of snowfall occurs, this snow puts a tremendous strain on your tree branches. It’s a lot heavier than you think! If this snow is left unchecked, its weight could cause the branches to break off. Depending on how high up the branches are, it could injure more of them on the way down! If the wrong branches fall, this could lead to the death of your tree. Make sure you’re clearing off the snow!
What’s Inside The Snow
The snow banks in your yard may not be made of pure snow! Often times, snow banks contain other materials. Some of them, like mud, don’t really have the potential to be harmful. But, what happens when you want the snow removed from your driveway! Rock salt and other deicing solutions could seep into the snow banks, which could make their way to the base of your tree. When that snow melts, the rock salt has the potential to seep into the soil and poison your tree’s roots. This could spark death for your tree! If your trees are located near any driveways or walkways, it may be a good practice to clear the snow out from underneath them before it melts.
Tree Care and Removal With Elliott Tree
At Elliott Tree, we want to help you prevent the worst case scenario for your tree. However, if you’re already past the point of no return, we can remove it for you, too! We proudly offer our tree removal and tree pruning services across Massachusetts. If it’s an emergency, we’ll be on call 24/7 to assist you! If you need help caring for your tree or removing it, contact us today!
