{"id":660,"date":"2018-05-31T15:32:06","date_gmt":"2018-05-31T15:32:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.treeservicefishers.com\/blog\/?p=660"},"modified":"2018-05-31T15:32:06","modified_gmt":"2018-05-31T15:32:06","slug":"how-to-shop-for-a-strong-tree","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.treeservicefishers.com\/blog\/how-to-shop-for-a-strong-tree\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Shop for a Strong Tree"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>If you are on the market for some new trees to plant in your yard, it is in your best interest to choose specimens that are well-suited for your region\u2019s hardiness zone, as well as, your property, your needs, and your budget. In addition to finding trees that meet all of these needs, it is important to also choose trees that are strong and resilient, especially if you live in a region that experiences heavy winds and storms. <\/p>\n<h2><font color=\"#c33c3c\">Continue reading to learn what to look for when shopping around for a tree that will stand up to inclement weather and harsh seasonal elements.<\/font><\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_662\" style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.treeservicefishers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Tree-Service-in-Fishers-IN-e1527780630159.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-662\" src=\"https:\/\/www.treeservicefishers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Tree-Service-in-Fishers-IN-e1527780630159.jpg\" alt=\"Fishers Tree Services 317-537-9770\" width=\"600\" height=\"372\" class=\"size-full wp-image-662\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.treeservicefishers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Tree-Service-in-Fishers-IN-e1527780630159.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.treeservicefishers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Tree-Service-in-Fishers-IN-e1527780630159-300x186.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-662\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Fishers Tree Services 317-537-9770<\/p><\/div>\n<h3><em><font color=\"slategray\"><strong>There is a method when shopping for a tree.<\/strong> <\/font><\/em><\/h3>\n<p>Most people simply choose a tree that looks good to them, but there are certain features you should be concentrating on in order to gain an accurate picture of the tree\u2019s growth potential. These foretelling features include stem solidity, branch size, branch spacing, joint vigor, and foliage distribution. These attributes will give you a clear idea as to how dependable a tree will be after it is replanted. <\/p>\n<h1><font color=\"#c33c3c\">&#9745;<\/font> Stem Solidity<\/h1>\n<p>The central stem system is an important factor in choosing a strong tree. When young, you can hardly call a tree trunk a \u201ctrunk\u201d since it is skinny and has a closer resemblance of a stalk or stem. This makes it even more important to choose a tree that appears to have a strong, robust, thick stem. The general rule of thumb is that a single stem should be about half of the overall mass of the tree.<\/p>\n<h1><font color=\"#c33c3c\">&#9745;<\/font> Branches<\/h1>\n<p>Branch size and spacing are important indicators of future tree health. If the branches begin to branch off early on in the stem, it could be a sign of a defective tree. Furthermore, you need to choose a specimen that has strong, sturdy branches that are a little less than half the diameter of the stem at the point where they connect to the stem. Spacing is also central. Branches that are clustered together or too close can indicate that a tree might experience stress or weight distribution problems in the future.<\/p>\n<h1><font color=\"#c33c3c\">&#9745;<\/font> Joint Vigor<\/h1>\n<p>As mentioned, you want to find a specimen that has joints that are sturdy, thick, and strong. You do not want to see branches attached by flimsy or weakened joints. This can lead to large branches sagging or bending, causing obstructions and poor curb appeal. Branch joints should be a little less than 1\/2 the diameter of the stem. <\/p>\n<h1><font color=\"#c33c3c\">&#9745;<\/font> Foliage Distribution<\/h1>\n<p>The extent of foliage spreading is also a key performance indicator to consider. Good foliage spread are those that cover at least two-thirds of the stem of each branch. Lower branches that have a decent foliage spread can boost sturdier diameter growth, which can lead to an improved taper, overall.<\/p>\n<h2>The Fishers Tree Service To trust<\/h2>\n<p><div id=\"attachment_661\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.treeservicefishers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/1a-Fishers-Tree-Service.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-661\" src=\"https:\/\/www.treeservicefishers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/1a-Fishers-Tree-Service-300x136.jpg\" alt=\"Fishers Tree Service 317-537-9770\" width=\"300\" height=\"136\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-661\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.treeservicefishers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/1a-Fishers-Tree-Service-300x136.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.treeservicefishers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/1a-Fishers-Tree-Service.jpg 427w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-661\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Fishers Tree Service 317-537-9770<\/p><\/div><strong>Call 317-537-9770<\/strong> for professional <a href=\"http:\/\/www.treeservicefishers.com\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">tree service in Fishers<\/a>, Indiana. We are highly trained and experienced tree care contractors that offer a wide range of residential and commercial tree services at competitive prices. We also offer tree service coupons and discounts! Call 317-537-9770 to request a free estimate for Fishers tree service, today.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you are on the market for some new trees to plant in your yard, it is in your best interest to choose specimens that are well-suited for your region\u2019s hardiness zone, as well as, your property, your needs, and &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.treeservicefishers.com\/blog\/how-to-shop-for-a-strong-tree\/\">Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">&rarr;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[272,4,302,303,301,57],"class_list":["post-660","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-tree-facts","tag-fishers-tree-company","tag-fishers-tree-service","tag-shop-strong-tree","tag-signs-of-a-strong-tree","tag-strong-trees","tag-tree-service-in-fishers"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.treeservicefishers.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/660","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.treeservicefishers.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.treeservicefishers.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.treeservicefishers.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.treeservicefishers.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=660"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/www.treeservicefishers.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/660\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":666,"href":"https:\/\/www.treeservicefishers.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/660\/revisions\/666"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.treeservicefishers.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=660"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.treeservicefishers.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=660"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.treeservicefishers.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=660"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}