The most common causes of tree cavities are improper pruning, storm damage and mechanical injury. Filling a cavity in an otherwise healthy tree will help improve appearance, promote wound closure and prevent water, insects and animals from entering the hollow. Proper cavity treatment in combination with regular pruning, feeding and insect/disease control will help improve a tree’s defenses.
Not all tree cavities require filling. Tree cavity assessments and treatment should be performed by a skilled and experienced arborist. Contact Arborcorp for your free assessment and recommendation.