
01What is checked
Canopy density, deadwood, bark damage, cavities, fungi at the base, soil compaction and root issues, and signs of pests or disease.
02Common stresses
Summer heat and drought, construction damage to roots, and storm wounds. Emerald ash borer has spread across much of Missouri; ash owners should ask about it.

03Next steps

Pruning, mulching, watering, treatment or removal. Ask for a certified arborist for complex cases. See tree trimming and pruning.
