PHOENIX, AZ – October 29, 2026 – PRESSADVANTAGE –

ArborCraft Tree Service has added three services for residential and commercial properties in the Phoenix area: tree health diagnostics, root zone and soil care, and formal tree risk assessments, including evaluations after monsoon storms.

The diagnostic service addresses a common problem. A tree that is thinning, dropping leaves, or showing dieback can be reacting to dozens of different causes, and treating the wrong one wastes money and time. An assessment starts with identifying the species and examining the canopy, trunk, root flare, and surrounding soil, then reviewing how the tree is watered and what has changed around it recently. In the Phoenix area, frequent culprits include irrigation that is too shallow or too frequent, root damage from trenching or construction, soil compaction, and heat stress on species poorly suited to the desert. Pests and diseases are part of the picture too. Palo verde root borers attack stressed palo verdes, bark beetles target drought-weakened pines, and Texas root rot, a soil fungus common in alkaline desert soils, can kill susceptible trees quickly in summer. Iron chlorosis, which turns leaves yellow between green veins, is often a symptom of alkaline soil rather than a lack of iron in the ground.

Root zone care focuses on the soil conditions that determine whether a tree can recover. Compacted soil, common in yards that see foot traffic, vehicles, or construction equipment, squeezes out the air and water roots need. Decompaction using air excavation tools loosens soil without severing roots. Organic mulch spread over the root zone, kept a few inches back from the trunk, moderates soil temperature, slows evaporation, and adds organic matter over time. Fertilization is handled carefully. Most established desert trees need little or no fertilizer, and excess nitrogen can push weak, fast growth that is more prone to wind damage and pests. Any fertilizer recommendation is based on what the assessment and, where useful, a soil test actually show.

Risk assessment carries the most weight for properties with large trees near homes, driveways, pools, play areas, parking lots, or walkways. A formal assessment looks at the likelihood of a tree or limb failing, the likelihood of it striking something if it does, and the consequences. Assessors examine trunk cracks, decay, cavities, weak branch attachments, leaning trees with lifting soil, and dead or hanging limbs. The result is a written report with recommendations, which may include pruning to reduce weight, cabling or bracing in some cases, ongoing monitoring, or removal when the risk cannot be reduced reasonably. Removal is treated as a last resort for healthy trees, but sometimes it is the right call.

Monsoon season makes timing important. Assessments and structural pruning are most useful before summer storms arrive. After a storm, trees with split trunks, partially uprooted root plates, or broken limbs lodged in the canopy should be evaluated before anyone attempts cleanup, since storm-damaged wood can shift or fall without warning.

Commercial property managers and HOA boards can arrange assessments across an entire landscape, producing an inventory that helps prioritize work and budget for it over several years.

The company continues to host informational workshops on tree care and participates in local events focused on the urban canopy.

Property owners hiring an arborist in Phoenix, AZ for a risk assessment are encouraged to ask whether the assessor holds the International Society of Arboriculture’s Tree Risk Assessment Qualification, request a written report, and confirm the company’s liability and workers’ compensation coverage.

Assessment scheduling and service details from an arborist in Phoenix, AZ are available through the ArborCraft Tree Service website.

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For more information about ArborCraft Tree Service, contact the company here:

ArborCraft Tree Service
ArborCraft Tree Service
(480) 999-0575
info@arborcraftaz.com
Phoenix, AZ

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