Spring in Green Hills is beautiful—blooming trees, chirping birds, and fresh Tennessee air. Still, have you ever noticed that one tree in your yard that just doesn’t look quite right? Maybe it’s leaning oddly. Or it never leafed out this year. It might seem harmless now, but could that tree be a hazard?
We know it’s not easy to think about removing a tree. They’re more than just part of the landscape—they are memories, shade providers, and sometimes the spot your kid’s swing hangs from. But sometimes, the safest and smartest choice is to let one go.
Here are a few signs that it might be time to call in the pros for a tree removal.
A slight lean isn’t always a big deal, but if your tree is suddenly leaning more than 15 degrees or the ground seems shifting around the base, that’s a red flag. Leaning trees often mean the roots are damaged or losing their grip.
Especially in Green Hills, where houses sit close together and storms roll through fast, an unstable tree can be a real danger to your home and your neighbors’ homes.
If you notice large, dead limbs falling, even when it’s not windy, it’s a sign the tree is in trouble. Dead branches are dangerous, especially if they hang over your house, driveway, or where kids play.
Sometimes dead limbs can be pruned away, but in other cases, they’re symptoms of a bigger issue. It’s worth having a professional check things out.
By May, most trees should be full of green. If yours still looks bare, it may be dead or dying. Bark peeling off? Cracks in the trunk? No new growth? These are signs the tree isn’t coming back.
A lifeless tree can be a serious risk during storms, especially when the wood becomes brittle and prone to breaking.
Mushrooms or fungi growing near the roots or on the trunk might look harmless, but they usually signal decay deep inside the tree. A rotting core makes a tree structurally unsound, even if it still has leaves.
Think of it like a rotting apple—fine on the outside, mushy inside.
Roots are the tree’s anchor. If they’re lifting, cracked, or exposed, your tree might not be stable. Soil shifting or tree roots breaking through sidewalks and foundations can indicate it’s time to act.
With all the construction in Green Hills, we’ve seen trees suffer from compacted soil, excavation damage, and erosion that leaves roots exposed and vulnerable.
Boring insects, like emerald ash borers or termites, can destroy a tree from the inside out. If you’re spotting sawdust, tiny holes, or bugs on the trunk, chances are there’s more inside the tree than meets the eye.
Some infestations are treatable, but others are a death sentence for the tree.
A tree might be perfectly healthy, but not exactly in a spot that works for your yard. Maybe it’s growing into power lines, threatening your roof, or too close to the foundation. Or the roots are causing plumbing issues.
In those cases, removing the tree can prevent thousands in future repairs.
We know how stressful this decision can be. You don’t want to overreact, but you don’t want to risk a tree falling on your home. That’s where we come in.
At Tree Masters of Tennessee, we help homeowners in Green Hills make smart, safe choices. Our team is trained, insured, and experienced in safely removing hazardous trees without damaging your property.
We won’t push you into removing a tree that can be saved. But if removal is the best call, we’ll handle it quickly and respectfully.
We’re proud to serve Green Hills and the greater Nashville area with reliable, neighborly tree care. Whether it’s an emergency tree removal after a storm or a quiet tree that’s quietly dying, we’re here when you need us most.
So if you’re staring out your window, wondering if that tree is safe… trust your gut and call us. You don’t have to figure it out alone.
Contact Tree Masters of Tennessee today to request an estimate. We will take a look and help you make the right call for your home and family.
