Root Flare Excavation Services in North Texas

Restore Tree Health with Professional Root Flare Excavation

Many trees in North Texas develop serious health problems because the root flare becomes buried under excess soil, mulch, or landscape buildup. When the base of the trunk stays covered, moisture becomes trapped against the bark. This can lead to decay, fungal growth, insect activity, girdling roots, and declining tree health.

Tree Shepherds provides professional root flare excavation services to safely expose the root flare and improve growing conditions for trees in the North Texas urban environment.

Signs Your Tree May Need Root Flare Excavation

Trees with buried root flares often show visible signs of stress and decline. Common symptoms include:

• Excess mulch piled against the trunk
• Thin or declining canopy growth
• Premature leaf drop
• Bark decay near the base of the tree
• Fungal growth around the trunk flare
• Surface roots circling the trunk
• Poor vigor or slow growth
• Insect or disease problems

Improper Planting Techniques and Buried Root Flares

One of the most common causes of tree decline in the urban landscape is improper planting techniques. Trees are simply buried too deeply, leaving root flares covered and prone to rotting.

While roots are biologically made to be underground in a dark and moist environment to collect water and nutrients for the tree, tree trunks are not. The living tissue on trunks will breakdown if they are covered by soil or even mulch for an extended period of time.

Root flares are located at the base of the tree trunk. They taper out from the trunk and then branch out into smaller and smaller roots which stabilize and feed the tree. If you can’t see your tree’s root flares, then your tree might be struggling against unnecessary stress.

AirSpade®

At Tree Shepherds, we expose root flare (or root collar) safely and efficiently with an AirSpade®. The tool removes soil and debris from around the trunk and roots by means of high-pressure air blown through a hose.

The root flare is the intersection at which water and nutrients are transported throughout the tree. Protecting this area from disease and decay is crucial to the tree’s health. Damaged roots or trunks can lead to infection by fungi and pests.

Schedule a Root Flare Evaluation

If your trees show signs of decline or excessive mulch buildup around the trunk, Tree Shepherds can help. Contact our team to schedule a professional evaluation and learn whether root flare excavation is recommended for your tree.