05/07/2026
The smallest details matter.
Tiny wooden dust (frass) isn’t just a sign of bugs—it often points to critical structural concerns. This dust led me to discover large areas of dead bark fully intact, and very easily removed, exposing the dead sapwood on this large 70 ft cottonwood next to a garage with high potential of hitting the structure. Due to high risk of failure, age, and size of the tree, it was decided to be taken out.
Climbed and took the top 40ft and then the remaining 30ft trunk. Inspection showed rotten heartwood through the sapwood down to the roots, confirming the tree was compromised.
