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How to deal with storm-damaged trees

Several trees took damage in the strong storms that moved through the Tulsa area Wednesday evening.

Some trees lost limbs, others completely fell down.

Todd Rickert of Rickert Landscaping and Tree Service told KRMG the storm knocked down many dead trees that probably needed to be cut down anyway.

Rickert said we’d have seen a lot more tree damage if the storm had in two weeks later.

“It’s almost like holding a 2x4 up in the air versus holding a piece of plywood.” Rickert said.

In other words, the trees would have more leaves on them as spring progresses and that would’ve created more drag with the wind.

Rickert says mushrooms or fungus growing from somewhere on your tree is a good sign it's not healthy. He says that is an instant red flag.

If you think one of your trees may have taken damage, Rickert says you should have it looked at by a professional.

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