How Trees Stay Upright

Trees rely on root plates—wide, shallow networks of structural roots—to anchor them into the ground. Contrary to popular belief, most trees do not have deep taproots. Instead, the majority of roots are found in the top 12–24 inches of soil, where oxygen and nutrients are available.

When soil conditions change, that anchoring system weakens. As a home owner, check the root trunk flare and lean of the tree prior to and after heavy precipitation and/or wind.

We are happy to come out and have a look at the structural strength of the tree(s) in question.