Taking preventative measures for trees before the next winter storm

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KTHV) - "My crews were actually out til 10:30 last night removing trees," Matt Shaw with Capital City Tree Service explains.

Tree removal companies have been busy for the past few days. The most recent ice storm left several Arkansans with uprooted and downed trees.

Terry James of James Tree Service says, "Once root rot has set in the tree becomes unstable and then it'll take a storm like in the spring or an ice storm and then bam you've got a problem-you've got a tree on a house."

That's exactly what happened to this home in Maumelle. Downed trees and some left leaning in a very dangerous position.

Matt Shaw of Capital City Tree says, "Preventative maintenance is always a good thing to do on your trees. It never hurts to have your trees inspected."

Terry James shows THV a piece of fungus. It is called gendarme and it is a sign that your tree may need to go.

He explains, "Right down here at the base you will see gendarme growing all around the roots that have rotted and decayed."

In the case of our unpredictable Arkansas weather, tree experts say it is better to be safe than sorry.

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Taking preventative measures for trees before the next winter storm