Kerrville Tree Service Pros
Spanish Moss Removal in Kerrville, Texas
At Kerrville Tree Service Pros, our team is frequently contracted for Spanish moss removal when customers see that their trees are accumulated so much moss that the tree is covered, or the moss grows so much that weight on the branches is causing them to fall off. If yours are becoming covered in moss and you are concerned that this is becoming covered in moss and you are concerned that this is becoming an issue, contact us.
We'll send over one of our trained arborists to your home or business to inspect them and recommend whether you need the moss removed or not. We do not spray chemicals on their canopy to remove the moss. We have professional climbers that access the canopies on ropes and safety gear. Once in the top of it, our staff will pull out the moss and we'll haul it off in our trucks. Spanish moss removal can be a tedious process, so make sure you hire a company that is experienced.
In and of itself, it does not damage the trees. If you like the look of this moss, go ahead and incorporate it into your Texas landscape. Spanish moss is a perennial herb and a member of the pineapple family. Although it can grow on trees and other plants, the "moss" doesn't eat from or harm them. Basically, they take nutrients from the air and other plant decay. they do not eat or harm them. Rather, they consume nutrients from plant debris and from the air. This moss does not have roots; it simply wraps around the branches. Spanish moss seems to like live oak and cypress in particular, but it will also grow on other species.
Spanish Moss Removal in Kerrville, Texas
Many times our customers simply do not want the moss in their trees. To them, it's an eye sore and they prefer to have us do Spanish moss removal on them. Keep in mind that the moss is not always required to be removed. The question we get the most is, will the moss kill it? The answer is no. Moss takes nothing from them, it simply uses the branches and foliage as an anchor point. Referred to as what’s known as an “epiphyte,” Spanish moss works to absorb elements from the air—such as water, calcium, and additional nutrients. In doing so, it becomes very damp and excels in shaded, wet areas—similar to ball moss. With limited light and increased capacity to block the wind, an infected tree’s branches are put in a dangerous position for survival.
One of our specialists at Kerrville Tree Service Pros can remove the moss for you, but it will usually grow back in time. It grows faster on unhealthy ones, so the best way to keep it from taking over them is to keep them healthy with regular maintenance.
