Rating Guidelines

Health and Structure Ratings:

Note: In order for a tree to be category 5, it must possess all 3 conditions. In order for the tree to fall under categories 4-1, it only needs to satisfy 1 or more of that category’s condition.

5-Good:

No visible defects in crown, trunk, roots.

No signs of insects or disease

Canopy full and balanced

4-Fair:

Minor defects in crown, trunk, roots

>30% Bark missing from trunk

No signs of insects or disease

Canopy full and unbalanced

3-Poor:

Unequal weight distribution due to trunk lean

Full canopy lacking

Trunk displays signs of wood deterioration

Crown root area displays signs of wood deterioration

Light insect and disease symptoms

Some dead limbs

2-Very Poor:

Trunk area decayed >30% of tree’s x-section

Decay in >30% of limb’s x-sectional area

Split trunk

Canopy die back and unbalanced

Branch attachment area displays signs or symptoms of wood deterioration

Extensive portions of root system cut or root rot

Extensive insect and disease symptoms

1-Recommended Removal:

Dead tree

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More than 30% crown dieback

High risk of limb or trunk failure