Root Crown Excavation
It is important to preserve a tree’s root collar exposure to maintain the health of a tree. A root collar, also known as a root neck or root crown, is where the roots of the tree meet the trunk of the tree in a flare or angle.
In other words, if a tree’s trunk does not have a flare where it meets the ground, it was likely planted too deeply in the first place. Because root collars should be unburied, exposed to the air and exposed to the above-ground temperature, root collar exposure if vital to the health and longevity of the tree. There are effective remedies for trees lacking a root collar, and our team of ISA-certified arborists at Certified Arbor Care can help you.
So often, homeowners, businesses and landscapers unknowingly damage or even kill trees by planting them too deeply or by applying too much mulch or soil. Mulch and soil should not touch the root crown lest it jeopardize the health of the tree. Find out if your tree is planted too deep or has too much mulch applied. Aborists at Certified Arbor Care can evaluate your trees to determine if root crown excavation will improve the health of your trees. We use careful and effective root crown excavations to effectively expose the crown to necessary air and light while avoiding any damage to the sensitive roots.
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An ISA Certified Arborist assesses your trees on site and provides a written proposal.