American Society of Consulting Arborists

ASCA welcomes you to submit questions for our ASCA the Experts member volunteer team to answer. Please use the form below to submit your question. Fields marked with * are required to enable us to match your issue with the most appropriate Consulting Arborist to answer your question.

The advice given in this column is of a general nature and should be used only as an informative tool and not as a replacement for direct advice from a professional. You should enlist the aid of a local member of the American Society of Consulting Arborists for more information and assistance specific to your situation and needs. Click here to find a local member.

If your question is of a legal nature, our expert will do his or her best to give you general advice, but this advice should not be solely relied on, and you should seek the assistance of an attorney for any exact legal issues that may be involved. While our Expert will do his/her best to help you, ASCA is not responsible for any advice provided through this column.

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Question for the Expert
Please answer the following questions. They will help give our ASCA Expert enough detail to be able to analyze your problem.

What type(s) of plant(s) is/are involved with your question?

How large in diameter is/are the trunk(s) at 4 ½ feet above ground level?

What problem are you experiencing with the plant(s)?

Where on the property is/are the plants? Is it off/near your property?

Where is/are the plant(s) in relation to any infrastructure or hardscape (such as sidewalk, house, pool, etc.)?

Have there been/or are there unusual weather conditions?

What is the previous care (or lack thereof) of the plant(s)?

How long have you noticed the problem?

Has there been any activity in or near the area of the plant(s) (such as chemical treatment, grade changes, construction of any type, lawn replacement, etc.) within the past 1-5 years?

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